Question for Mallee and others

[Guest]

what are your dealership shop rates there, if you don't mind me asking ?
do they have the added (shop supply) hidden 10% tax as well ?
here is anywhere from $130-$160/hr plus shop supply , no GST on farm equip though
average oil filter now from a dealership for say a 400 hp tractor or combine will be about a $100
picked up a charge filter for a rogator hydro pump , its a steel and screen/paper element about the size of a coffee cup -$170

[15444]

picked up a charge filter for a rogator hydro pump , its a steel and screen/paper element about the size of a coffee cup -$170

Got a part number for that bad boy? Be interesting to check out what cost price is for cross-referenced replacement.

[malleefarmer]

Similar very similar shop around $100 to $130 after hours around the $180 plus gst 10%

So so many freelance mechanics now charge way less

[farmaholic]

I too am beginning to see more freelance farm equipment mechanics set up mobile units or work out of their or their customer's shops.

That's all well and good but when certain proprietary technology needs to be accessed that is only available to dealerships from parent companies....brick walls can be hit trying to complete some repairs.

The mechanical, hydraulics and such basic stuff is manageable, but when you need to access the "central nervous system" there might be a problem.

Anyone ever get burned by a freelance mechanic that wouldn't stand by their work? Or is spread so thin that you can't get your equipment repaired in a timely fashion.

Do what you can yourself and rely on the dealership for the stuff that's beyond your capability or skill-set.

We have a real good relationship with the dealership that matches the brand of equipment we have most of in our line. Mind you dropping gobs of cash in their dealership might "buy" some of that customer appreciation, lol.

[jazz]

Anyone ever get burned by a freelance mechanic that wouldn't stand by their work? Or is spread so thin that you can't get your equipment repaired in a timely fashion. .

A small fry like me even gets day service out of South Country.

Last independent guy didn't want my business until I had 3 or more combines to work on.

[malleefarmer]

I too am beginning to see more freelance farm equipment mechanics set up mobile units or work out of their or their customer's shops.

That's all well and good but when certain proprietary technology needs to be accessed that is only available to dealerships from parent companies....brick walls can be hit trying to complete some repairs.

The mechanical, hydraulics and such basic stuff is manageable, but when you need to access the "central nervous system" there might be a problem.

Anyone ever get burned by a freelance mechanic that wouldn't stand by their work? Or is spread so thin that you can't get your equipment repaired in a timely fashion.

Do what you can yourself and rely on the dealership for the stuff that's beyond your capability or skill-set.

We have a real good relationship with the dealership that matches the brand of equipment we have most of in our line. Mind you dropping gobs of cash in their dealership might "buy" some of that customer appreciation, lol.

Point taken we have a young guy here locally and yep doesn’t wok on ultra modern latest and greatest refuses to warranty etc etc but anything 10 ya old o more he’s good.

Reason worked at a stealership from 16 ya old till 25 was on $18 per hour after hours work etc farmers had to pay time and a half o double he saw none of it. So quit, charges $45 per hour does a top job.

Also certain or actually a lot of pats he sources are non genuine for at times 50% cheaper, but always gives option genuine or aftermarket

[Guest]

Got a part number for that bad boy? Be interesting to check out what cost price is for cross-referenced replacement.

Think it was about $160 from agco
2.5” dia x 5” high

[farming101]

Deere AN207368 $125

PT9414MPG BALDWIN $101.38

HF35198 FLEETGUARD
W01AG412 WIX

[Guest]

Thanks 101 , will know for next time