A tractor with 1,000 hours is just broke in;as long as they are maintained should go to 5000-8000 with no problems. Your are putting about 40 hours a year(855 hours/21 years) you will never wear your tractor out at that rate.

How to Get More Power out of a John Deere Gator

1. Put nonmethanol power additives in the fuel.
2. Use high octane fuel — 87 octane or higher is recommended.
3. Change the spark plugs.
4. Replace fuel filters and fuel lines on your Gator regularly.

Tractors that have been well maintained average about 8,000 to 10,000 engine hours before requiring more unscheduled maintenance. Compact tractors with diesel engines average 6,000 to 8,000 hours, while gas engine tractors average 6,000 to 8,000 as well.

Registered. I think that diesel engines on large tractors generally are good for 7000 to 10,000 hrs with decent care. Smaller tractors with diesels might be good for a little less, say 5k to 8k (most run at higher RPMs). And gasoline tractors good far about 6k to 8k with appropriate care.

As a rough guide, 12 to 15,000 hours. You could be flogging a dead horse chasing repairs, depending on history. Although, some tractors are still going strong at 20,000 hours.

Here are 5 basic tractor maintenance tips to consider.

• Fill the Tank With New Fuel. If the tank has leftover fuel inside it from the winter months, drain that excess and refill the tank with a fresh supply.
• Inspect and Clean the Battery.
• Assess Tire Condition.
• Sharpen Blade Attachments.
• Check Belts for Cracking.

7 Daily Tractor Maintenance Tasks

1. Start with a visual inspection of your small farm tractor.
2. Check the tractor’s radiator-fluid level.
3. Check the fan’s drive belt for wear and tension, and visually inspect the radiator core and grill screen.
4. Top off the tractor’s fuel tank.
5. Check the tractor’s oil.

10 Farm Equipment Safety Tips

1. Read and comply with the manual.
2. Follow and keep up with federal and state laws.
3. Always keep your slow-moving-emblem (SMV) clean, visible and properly mounted.
4. Dress appropriately.
5. Ensure you’re well rested.
6. Avoid alcohol.
7. Maintain awareness.
8. Adjust equipment accordingly.

With a good schedule for lubricant replacement, you can substantially extend the life of machinery and equipment you own. When it comes to maintenance checks, lubrication is the most important factor of them all. Speaking of lubricants, always use the right one.

There are a few important reasons to ensure regular care and maintenance for all tools. Your farm tools and equipment will last longer when you maintain them. By taking proper care of farming tools, you are extending the life of each tool. Regular maintenance also ensures that each tool works more efficiently.

Benefits of Maintenance

• Keep Equipment Running Efficiently. A new piece of equipment is in optimal shape.
• Fixing Big Problems Is Expensive.
• Reduce Injuries and Fatalities.
• Monitor Equipment Technology.
• Make Someone Accountable.
• Conduct Regular Inspections.
• Keep Equipment Clean.