Winter-proof sprayers for a head start next spring

A simple maintenance programme can combat the toll cold conditions take on farm machinery

Circulation: Sprayers are susceptible to frost damage over winter and should be protected

Derek Casey

Have you got your sprayer ready to withstand winter conditions? We've had a few very cold nights already, and this time of year really takes its toll on sprayers by causing hoses and valves to crack. Proper maintenance and winter storage technique will be worthwhile come next spring when the sprayer is needed again.

Winter is the best time to carry out repairs and service machinery and tractors, for a few reasons.