Tractor Bonnets and Engine Side Panels
The bonnet and side panels are the most frequently replaced body components across all tractor makes. Damage from hedgerow work, gate posts, and stone strikes is common, and corroded panels are a routine replacement on older machines. Replacement bonnets are available in bare steel for painting to match, in primed finish ready for topcoat, and in some cases as pre-painted panels in manufacturer colours.
Bonnet hinge assemblies, lift struts, and front latch mechanisms are available as individual components where the panel itself is undamaged. Bonnet grilles , which protect the radiator core , are available in steel and fibreglass depending on make and model.
Tractor Mudguards and Rear Fenders
Rear mudguards are a legal requirement for tractors used on public roads under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations. Missing or cracked mudguards will fail a roadworthiness inspection. Replacement mudguards are available in the original steel specification, in fibreglass for weight saving, and as extended mudguards where wider rear tyres have been fitted. Mudguard mounting brackets and the sealing strip between the mudguard and axle housing are available separately.
Tractor Footplates and Steps
Platform footplates on open-station tractors and cab entry steps wear and corrode with heavy use. Worn tread patterns on footplates are a slip hazard and may not meet occupational health requirements on farms that conduct formal risk assessments. Replacement footplates are supplied pre-cut to the original profile with the tread pattern pressed in , they require drilling for mounting bolts.
Tractor Cab Seals and Door Hardware
Door seals, window seals, and roof panel seals maintain cab pressure and keep out dust and spray. Perished rubber seals are identifiable by draught in the cab, dust deposits around the seal line, and condensation collecting in the door frame. Replace door and window seals as a set rather than individual sections , a new seal next to a perished one allows ingress at the join.
Door hinges, door handles, door locks and window regulators are available for most current and recent tractor cab designs. Cab glass , both toughened and laminated , is available for major makes in standard sizes.
Tractor Cab Mounts and Suspension
Cab isolator mounts reduce vibration transmission between the tractor frame and the cab structure. Failed or hardened isolators transmit engine and transmission vibration directly to the cab, significantly increasing operator fatigue and noise levels. Inspect cab mounts annually , cracks in the rubber element are visible from below on most designs without removing the cab.
Fuel Tanks and Guards
Replacement fuel tanks are available for most makes and models. Internal corrosion from water contamination in the fuel is the most common cause of tank failure , fine rust particles block the primary fuel filter rapidly. Tank straps, filler caps, cap gaskets, and fuel tank sender units are available as individual service items.