4 Must-Do Steps to Prepare Your Equipment for Winter

Winter is coming to the northern hemisphere, and that means it’s time to get equipment ready for months of colder weather and, in many places, snow and ice. There are two ways to get equipment winter-ready, depending on whether that equipment will be in use or in storage during those months.1. Inspect equipment Tom Turner, product operations manager at Kubota Construction Equipment, emphasizes the need for regular inspections.Cold temperatures can take a toll on belts, hoses, fittings, and other hardware. Tires and tracks must also be monitored for weather-related issues. Winter-specific tires and tracks can improve performance.Clean the undercarriage to remove not