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Steps for winter machinery storage start with clean-out

Nov 11, 2022
Nov 11, 2022

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With the fall harvest wrapped up — or winding down — you most likely just want to park your combine(s) in the machine shed and move on to other field chores (or maybe spend a little time in a deer stand).

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A thorough clean-out is a critical first step for long-term winter combine storage.
Photo courtesy Case IH

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