Machinery Scope

09/25/2026

A letter to our readers about Farm Safety & Health Week:

Machinery Scope President Jacob Bryce shares a personal story on farm safety and mental health for National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 21–25.

09/23/2026

Will we see you at the Moving Iron LLC. Moving Iron Summit 2026🚜

Joe, Jody, & Darrin are looking forward to talking with dealers and industry leaders this week!

07/29/2026

We asked a farmer why he keeps coverage on equipment he already owns and knows inside and out.🚜

His answer was simple. You buy the machine, you keep up the maintenance, and you plan to run it for years. But the motor, the transmission, and the other big items are still the repair bills you never budgeted for.

That is what Machinery Scope powertrain coverage is for. Not the small stuff you handle yourself. The major failures that show up without warning and land in the middle of your season.

You cannot prevent every breakdown. You can decide which risks you keep and which ones you transfer.

If you are planning to run your equipment for the long haul, it may be worth seeing what coverage would look like on it.🛡

https://machineryscope.com/request-a-quote/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post23-farmer

07/23/2026

Yesterday afternoon, I traded my desk for baling straw with my family.

That also meant I got to spend a little time behind the wheel of an Allis Chalmers 175 with just over 3,500 actual engine hours. It’s still wearing its original tires and it’s probably worth more today than it sold for new.

As Toby Keith sang, “I ain’t as good as I once was, but I’m as good once as I ever was.” That line seemed fitting… for both the tractor and maybe my ability to throw small square bales. 😄

As much as I enjoyed driving the Allis, every machine has its place. The horsepower, comfort, and technology of today’s equipment make it hard to compare. But every farm eventually reaches a point where a certain age, horsepower, and level of technology is exactly what’s needed. For our farm, that machine is probably our 2013 John Deere 8285R.

It plants. It sprays. It pulls the grain cart. It has the horsepower and technology to do everything we need it to do. It’s been well maintained, has proven to be reliable, and continues to earn its keep every season.

One of the things I’m proud of is that Machinery Scope still allows us to protect a tractor like our 2013 John Deere 8285R. We believe well maintained equipment can provide many years of dependable service, and our eligibility guidelines reflect that. That gives us the confidence to continue investing in a machine we know and trust instead of feeling like we have to replace it simply because of its age.

Unlike the Allis, I don’t expect our 8285R will ever be worth more than it was when it was new. But that’s okay. Its value isn’t just what someone would pay for it. Its value is in what it continues to do for our farm every single season.

Here’s to making the most of the equipment you own and choosing the machines that make the most sense for your operation, whether they’re red, orange, yellow, green, or blue. At the end of the day, it’s not about the color of the paint. It’s about having the right tool for the job and getting it done.

What’s the oldest machine on your farm that’s still earning its keep?

Which machine has given you the best return on your investment over the years?

07/21/2026

When we ask operators if their equipment is still eligible for coverage, the answer is usually the same.🚜

“It’s probably too old or has too many hours.”

Here are the actual eligibility thresholds for Machinery Scope powertrain coverage:

✅Tractors: up to 18 model years, up to 5,500 hours ✅Combines: up to 15 model years, up to 3,500 hours ✅Skid steers: up to 15 model years, up to 3,500 hours ✅Sprayers: up to 15 model years, up to 3,500 hours

Most operators assume coverage ends well before these numbers. It does not.

If you have been foregoing coverage because you assumed your machine had too many hours or too many years on it, it may be worth requesting a quote to find out where you actually stand.

https://machineryscope.com/request-a-quote/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post22-farmer

07/17/2026

What if you buy coverage for your equipment and then decide to sell? 🚜

The Machinery Scope extended warranty does not get left behind.

When the machine changes hands, the coverage moves with it. You let us know, and we transfer the warranty to the new buyer. They pick up where you left off. No gap in protection. No starting over.

For the seller, the coverage you paid for still creates value at the close of the sale.

For the buyer, day one comes with protection already in place.

That changes the conversation when you list the machine. The buyer is not guessing about risk. They know what is covered and what it will cost them if something goes wrong.

If you are thinking about adding coverage but unsure of how long you might own the equipment, you should know that according to independent industry data from our friends at Machinery Pete and Tractor Zoom, equipment with coverage sells faster and for more money, often more than the cost of the original coverage itself. Get protected and benefit from the many advantages of having the coverage in place. And if you decide you want to cancel instead, no problem! We will pro-rate the remaining balance of the coverage by time and hours, and issue a refund. We are proud to provide unmatched certainty in the value of the coverage.🛡

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07/13/2026

We have heard lots of different noises described to us over the years! Thank God for an incredible claims administrator that can help interpret those noises! 😂

07/13/2026

07/10/2026

He wasn't just protecting a tractor. He was protecting his grandson's future. 🚜

One customer was preparing to retire and wanted to pass his 10-year-old equipment fleet including two tractors, a combine, and a sprayer to his grandson.

His goal wasn't simply to avoid an unexpected repair bill. He wanted to protect the nest egg he had spent a lifetime building while helping his grandson get started without worrying that one major equipment failure could derail those plans.

That's why he chose Machinery Scope extended warranty.

Sometimes equipment is more than iron. It's part of a family's legacy.

And when it's time to pass it on, the Machinery Scope extended warranty goes with it.

If you're thinking about how your equipment fits into the future of your operation or the next generation, it may be worth exploring your coverage options before an unexpected repair changes the plan.

https://machineryscope.com/request-a-quote/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=spring2026&utm_content=post18-farmer

07/07/2026

Equipment Failure! 🚜

At 3,875 hours, a John Deere 8320R's IVT transmission began getting fault codes, failed to calibrate, developed excessive gear chatter at idle, and eventually would no longer move.

The diagnosis: a hydrostatic failure within the IVT transmission requiring a complete remanufactured hydro.

$28,600 in repairs. 📉

The equipment owner was nearing retirement and wanted to protect the nest egg he had worked a lifetime to build. He had purchased Powertrain Coverage, leaving him with just a $2,000 deductible.

We're proud to have helped an experienced farmer transfer the risk of a major repair and preserve more of his retirement savings.

If your equipment is running well today, that's the best time to see if it qualifies for coverage. Coverage can be customized to your operation, usage, and risk tolerance so you can better lock in your cost of ownership before an unexpected failure occurs.
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