Mobile farm equipment repair business
Drive to farms to fix and service tractors, balers and other machinery on site.
- C$15k-70k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A service van or truck fitted with tools that takes you to farms for repairs, routine servicing and breakdowns on tractors, implements and other farm machinery.
Your first three steps
- Check which certifications apply in your province (for example heavy duty or agricultural equipment technician) and what experience you already have
- Price out a used service truck, a tool set and welding equipment, and get quotes for commercial insurance
- Visit farms and equipment dealers in your area, offer spring and fall servicing, and ask for referrals
Who pays
Grain, livestock and dairy farmers, hobby farms, and farm contractors who cannot afford downtime during busy seasons.
How it makes money
Hourly labour rate plus a travel or call-out charge and a markup on parts, with seasonal service packages for regular farm customers.
Skills that help
- Mechanical and diagnostic ability
- Hydraulics and basic electrical knowledge
- Welding or fabrication
- Reliable and quick to respond in busy seasons
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability and commercial vehicle insurance, plus garage or care-and-control cover if you work on customers' machines
- Check whether your province regulates the trade or requires certification to do certain repairs
- WCB or WSIB registration once you hire, and rules differ by province
- Seasonal peaks in spring planting and fall harvest, with slow winter months, so plan cash flow
- Safe handling of hydraulic pressure, heavy lifting, fuel and used oil, and check rules for disposal
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Everything you need to start: mobile farm equipment repair
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- 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 start a mobile farm equipment repair business?
Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on the vehicle, tools and equipment you need. A fitted service van or truck is usually the biggest part of the budget.
How much revenue can a mobile farm repair business make?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many farms you serve and the jobs you take on. Demand peaks in spring planting and fall harvest, with slow winter months, so plan cash flow.
What rules and insurance should I check before repairing farm machinery?
Check commercial general liability and commercial vehicle insurance, cover for working on customers' machines, whether your province regulates the trade or requires certification, WCB or WSIB registration once you hire, and rules for handling fuel, hydraulics and used oil disposal.
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