Online farm parts and tools shop

Farmers, smallholders, contractors and estate workers who want the right part quickly without a trip to a dealer.

A margin between your trade price and your selling price, plus delivery charges. Repeat orders for consumables and accurate parts advice build steady sales.

• Knowing farm kit and the parts that fit it
• Online selling and basic stock control
• Clear customer service and advice

• Product liability and public liability insurance, check what cover your products need
• Safety marking and rules for any machinery or powered equipment you sell, check with Trading Standards
• Returns and wrong-part orders, make fit information very clear
• Cash tied up in stock, start with a small range or dropshipping
• Check whether you need to register for VAT as sales grow

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £8,000, depending on your setup. These are estimates. Your costs will vary with your range size, and cash can be tied up in stock if you hold it yourself.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £6,000, depending on your niche, range and prices. These are estimates. Wrong-part orders and returns can affect profit, so make fit information clear. Plan for at least 10 hours a week.

Check what product liability and public liability cover your products need. Check safety marking and rules for any machinery or powered equipment with Trading Standards. Also check how you will handle returns and wrong-part orders, and whether you need to register for VAT as sales grow.