Agricultural equipment manufacturers like you understand the importance of high-quality components. Outsourcing metal equipment production services to a contract manufacturer can boost your productivity and ensure uniform results. Learn more about the types of agricultural machinery and equipment that a third-party manufacturer can help you produce.
A contract manufacturer manufactures products and components for other companies. In the agricultural industry, this involves fabricating metal components and parts for equipment like tractors.
In addition to producing components according to the hiring business’s specs, the third-party manufacturer may:
These companies can handle metal fabrication processes like MIG and TIG welding, robotic welding, 2D flat laser cutting and tube bending.
The most significant advantage of working with a contract manufacturer is reducing operational costs. These third-party companies often produce goods for multiple clients, so they can purchase materials in bulk and negotiate better prices. Other benefits of contract manufacturing include:
Whether you want assistance developing farming equipment attachments or replacement parts, partnering with a contract manufacturer helps ensure high-quality results.
A contract manufacturer can help your company produce the following list of agricultural machinery and equipment.
Cultivators stir the soil surrounding a crop to destroy weeds and promote growth by providing more space for roots to penetrate. Tillers break up hard, rocky soil and are typically more powerful than cultivators. Both types of agricultural machines rely heavily on metal fabricated blades, and you can outsource the production of these components to a contract manufacturer. Contract manufacturers can also create precise replacement parts for customers.
Like cultivators and tillers, metal fabricated parts allow plows to turn and break up soil. The manufacturing processes and choice of metal ensure this equipment performs well and lasts long. Outsourcing the production of fabricated metal blades helps you maintain consistent results for your customers.
Levelers smooth the soil to improve water management and enhance planting and harvesting processes. Durable steel frames, cutting edges and scarifier tines help boost farm efficiency. Some levelers also use hydraulic systems to control the leveling bucket. Contract manufacturers can produce hydraulic components, such as valves and cylinders, and assemble the completed system.
Combines help farmers harvest crops like rice, wheat, oats and corn. These powerhouses have complex components that require metal fabrication, including reels, cutter bars and threshing drums.
One of the most versatile types of machinery in agriculture, skid steer loaders require metal fabrication for their chassis, attachments and lifting arms. Contract manufacturers can also produce and assemble parts for the equipment’s hydraulic system, which powers the attachments.
These machines do it all, from loading and mixing to delivering feed. One operator can load ingredients and feed their animals without leaving their seat. Your business can outsource the production of the tub, hydraulics, lifting arm and more.
Combining the functionality of a forklift with the height of a crane, telehandlers help agriculture professionals reach into hoppers and high-sided trailers. Contract manufacturers use metal fabrication techniques like welding and bending to produce telehandler frames, attachments and hydraulic systems.
In addition to navigating bumpy terrain, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility vehicles (UTVs) can be outfitted with attachments like trailers and spreaders. ATV and UTV frames, axles, suspension parts and body panels all require metal fabrication. Contract manufacturers also develop bumpers, roll cages and other aftermarket accessories.
Mowers are essential for farm maintenance, whether they’re used to cut grass or harvest crops. You can outsource the production of parts like the mower deck, which is the component that houses the blades.
Tractors are often nonnegotiable for farmers, and they contain many metal-fabricated parts, including the chassis, brackets, gears, axles, fenders, hoods and attachments.
Farmers use sprayers to disperse pesticides and fertilizers, so their components must be durable and corrosion-resistant. Metal pumps, valves, nozzles and fittings require precise fabrication for best results.
You can outsource the development of metal seed tubes, seed boxes, harrows and fertilizer tanks to a contract manufacturer. These components help a seeder function optimally and place seeds into the soil at the correct depth.
If you sell trailers to farmers, trust contract manufacturers to produce chassis parts, wheel boxes, roofs, rear headers, top rails, side walls, corner posts and hat or Z posts.
Balers make dealing with hay and straw much more manageable, and they rely on metal-fabricated parts like bale chambers, rams and hydraulic cylinders.
While many farmers have begun using more modern alternatives, some still rely on wagons for transporting grain. Appeal to these farmers by providing replacement parts, including axles, wheels and brackets.
Whether you’re an original equipment manufacturer looking to prioritize core competencies or want to offer your customers replacement parts for their agricultural equipment, PBZ Manufacturing can help. Our full-service model means we will assist you in developing parts and components from research through production. We also offer coating and finishing services to ensure your new parts withstand the rigors of farm work and deliver exceptional results for your clients. It doesn’t stop there — we will also test and verify your products and handle all shipping and logistics.
Streamline your supply chain, refocus your operations, increase your productivity and deliver high-quality components to your clients with support from PBZ Manufacturing. Learn more about our metal fabrication services for agricultural equipment, or contact us to request a free quote. You’ll hear back from us within 4 business hours!