Farm wash bay & workshop

Workshop and machinery-wash planning: zones, electricity, air, safety norms

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Workshop planning

Area 12–20 m² per tractor (drive-through + side service), gates 4.5–5 m high for combines. Planned ventilation and floor drainage.

Machinery wash bay

Pressure washer 150–200 bar, settling separator for water (oil/soil), heated water in winter. Drainage — not into the ground.

Workshop zones

Separation: parts storage, welding (fireproof zone), bench work, electrical diagnostics. Benches with vises and wall shelving.

Electricity & air

Three-phase wiring for machines and welding; compressor 200–500 L for air tools and tire inflation; air lines throughout.

Safety norms

Fireproof flooring in welding zone, gas extraction, extinguishers at each zone, emergency lighting. No fuel storage in the workshop.

Tools & parts

Basic kit: wrenches to 46 mm, torque wrench, diagnostic scanner for modern machines. Critical spares in stock (filters, belts, oils).

An own workshop pays off from 5–7 machines — below that, mobile service is cheaper. A wash bay with a separator is mandatory; draining oily water into soil = environmental fine.