Farm machinery repair workshop
Run a rural shop where farmers bring tractors and implements for repair and servicing.
- C$25k-120k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A rented or owned shop with bays, lifting gear and welding equipment where larger repairs, rebuilds and off-season overhauls are done.
Your first three steps
- Look for a rural shop or unit to rent near farming areas, and check zoning with the municipality
- Set up accounts with parts suppliers and a tool and diagnostic equipment plan within your budget
- Talk to local farmers and dealers about overflow work and book winter overhaul jobs before the busy season
Who pays
Farmers, hobby farm owners, landscapers and contractors who need engine, hydraulic, drivetrain or fabrication work done.
How it makes money
Hourly shop rate plus parts markup, with winter overhaul work and repair-and-fabrication jobs helping fill the quieter months.
Skills that help
- Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
- Welding and fabrication
- Parts sourcing and ordering
- Scheduling and quoting jobs
Watch out for
- Zoning and any business licence needed for a shop, check with your municipality
- Commercial general liability and garage keepers insurance for customers' machinery in your care
- Check whether your province requires trade certification for the work you do
- Rules on storing fuel, oil, solvents and waste, and disposal requirements
- Heating costs in winter and a big seasonal swing in demand
- WCB or WSIB coverage once you take on staff
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Everything you need to start: farm machinery repair workshop
Researched with live web search for Canada: 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 open a farm machinery repair workshop?
Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $25,000 to $120,000, depending on whether you rent or own the shop, and the lifting gear, welding equipment and tools you need. Heating costs in winter add to running costs.
How much revenue can a farm machinery workshop make?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on the jobs you take on and your capacity. Demand swings by season, so plan for busy periods and quieter months.
What rules should I check before starting a farm repair workshop?
Check zoning and any business licence for a shop with your municipality, commercial general liability and garage keepers insurance, whether your province requires trade certification, rules on storing fuel, oil, solvents and waste, and WCB or WSIB coverage once you hire.
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