Mobile milking equipment service and parts

Dairy farmers, from small family herds to larger operations, who need routine service and fast fixes when equipment breaks down.

Hourly or per-visit service charges, plus a markup on parts and consumables like liners and cleaning supplies. Regular service contracts bring steady repeat income.

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Understanding how milking systems work
• Reliable, calm customer service under pressure
• Basic bookkeeping and parts stock control

• General liability and commercial auto insurance, and check whether you need product liability cover for parts you sell
• Check with your state about electrical or contractor licensing if you will install or wire equipment
• Dairy farms follow state milk quality rules, so check what inspectors expect from equipment servicing
• Breakdowns happen at milking times, so expect early mornings, evenings and on-call hours
• Income depends on the health of local dairy farming, so avoid relying on only a few farms

Startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your van, tools and the stock of common wear parts you carry. Larger items can be ordered in from a manufacturer or distributor.

Check general liability and commercial auto insurance, and whether you need product liability cover for parts you sell. Also check state electrical or contractor licensing if you will install or wire equipment, and what inspectors expect under state milk quality rules.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on how many farms you serve and how many parts you sell. Income depends on local dairy farming, so avoid relying on only a few farms.