Farm machinery repair workshop
Run a small rural workshop where farmers bring tractors and implements for servicing, repairs and rebuilds.
- A$25k-120k
- Full-time
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A leased or owned shed or unit with hoists, welding and fabrication gear, where larger repairs, rebuilds and scheduled servicing of tractors and implements are done.
Your first three steps
- Find a suitable shed or unit near farming areas and check with your local council that your zoning allows a workshop
- Cost your equipment and set up accounts with parts suppliers, then price servicing packages against nearby dealers
- Tell local farmers, contractors and stock agents you are open, and offer pre-season service deals
Who pays
Local farmers, contractors, hobby farmers and small landholders who want regular servicing and a trusted workshop nearby.
How it makes money
Hourly labour charges and fixed-price services, plus a margin on parts and sometimes fabrication or modification jobs.
Skills that help
- Qualified mechanical or heavy diesel trade skills
- Welding and fabrication
- Quoting and job scheduling
- Managing parts suppliers
Watch out for
- Check your state's licensing and qualification requirements for the work you plan to do
- Council approval, zoning and environmental rules for workshops, including waste oil and chemical storage
- Public liability, property and tools insurance, and workers compensation once you hire
- Lifting heavy equipment safely and meeting workplace safety obligations
- Rent and equipment costs mean you need a steady flow of jobs outside peak season
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Everything you need to start: farm machinery repair workshop
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to set up a farm machinery workshop in Australia?
Estimates put startup costs at typically around $25,000 to $120,000, depending on whether you lease or own the shed, and on hoists, welding and fabrication equipment. Rent and equipment costs mean you need steady work outside peak season.
How much revenue can a farm machinery workshop make?
Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on your location, the mix of servicing and rebuilds, and seasonal demand. That is revenue, not profit. Expect at least around 35 hours a week.
What rules should I check before opening a farm machinery workshop?
Check your state's licensing and qualification requirements for the work you plan to do. Also check council approval, zoning and environmental rules, including waste oil and chemical storage, insurance and workers compensation once you hire, and safe lifting and workplace safety obligations.
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