Mobile quad bike mechanic for farms

Farmers, graziers, rural property owners and small contractors who cannot easily bring a bike to town.

Charge a call-out fee plus an hourly labour rate, with parts supplied at a margin. Regular servicing for farms with several bikes gives repeat work.

• Mechanical repair and diagnosis
• Working safely with tools and machinery
• Reliable communication with farm customers

• Register for an ABN and check when GST registration applies to you
• Public liability insurance, plus cover for your tools and vehicle; check what the policy says about work on customers' land
• Check whether your state requires any licence or qualification for mechanical work on vehicles of this type
• Safety risks from fuel, batteries and lifting; and a bike in poor condition may not be safe to hand back, so keep written job records
• Check workers compensation requirements if you hire someone

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your vehicle, tools, parts stock and insurance. These are estimates, so get quotes for equipment and cover before you start.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,500 to $10,000, depending on how many farms and bikes you service and how far you travel. Treat these as estimates rather than promises.

Check whether your state requires any licence or qualification for mechanical work on these vehicles, and when GST registration applies. Also check public liability and tool and vehicle cover for work on customers' land, plus workers compensation if you hire.