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We went through both machines top to bottom. Cracks got repaired properly - not just filled over, but prepped, welded, and reinforced so the same spot doesn't open up again under load. Any weld that looked questionable got addressed while we had everything accessible. That's the only way to do this kind of work right.
The reinforcement side of it is just as important as the crack repair itself. Planters take a beating - constant flex, vibration, and ground pressure across every row. Our equipment crack repair and custom fabrication work isn't just about fixing what's broken. It's about building it back stronger so it holds up through a full season.
The before and after here tells the story pretty clearly. What started as a cracked frame section ended with custom steel reinforcement plates welded in across multiple problem areas on both units. Clean welds, solid coverage, and the kind of structural integrity that gives you confidence when the ground is finally ready to work.
Waiting until something fails in the field costs you a lot more than the repair itself - in time, in stress, and sometimes in yield. Getting this kind of farm equipment welding done ahead of the season is exactly the right call.