They Specialize In Table Auger Repairs

They Specialize In Table Auger Repairs COMBINES Headers Schmidt Machine Co of Upper Sandusky Ohio manufactures and repairs parts for agricultural equipment Founded in 1928 the company remains family-run into the fourth generation and offers quality innovative solutions for Midwest agriculture markets Initially an ag dealership Schmidt Machine Co has expanded into fabrication and repairs offering auger tractor corn head and combine parts including electrical drive and hydraulic pieces One service that sets the business apart is repair work for damaged and broken combine table augers “Most of our fixes these days aren’t routine repairs ” says Schmidt Machine Co representative Patrick Fruth “This table auger repair service is pretty unique to us and we work with companies across the country that do the specialized repairs for us ” Fruth shares that the company used to perform over 200 custom table auger repairs yearly but that number has dropped in recent years “That’s mainly due to equipment changes ” he says “We used to fix a lot of 13-ft to 15-ft table augers but equipment is getting longer and we’re seeing lots of 30-ft auger drums and draper drums But we’ll repair those too ” As a consequence today’s repairs are increasingly custom Most repairs take under 4 hrs when set up by appointment Schmidt Machine Co operates within an approximately 200-mile radius of Sandusky though the company also sends and receives shipments “Customers can ship 5-ft pieces by freight if they like ” says Fruth Some people order parts to be shipped directly to the business for repairs Pricing starts at around $1 500 for standard repairs while custom work costs closer to $3 500 to $5 000 It’s also possible to purchase augers that have already been repaired The company started with a supply of 60 combine augers ready for exchange but demand has dwindled to half a dozen Interested customers can view the company’s ag parts catalog for the current lineup or call “We have tremendous experience in table augers and other types ” says Fruth “If it has a table we probably repair it ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Schmidt Machine Company 7013 State Highway 199 Upper Sandusky Ohio 43351 ph 419-294-3814; info@schmidtmachine com; www schmidtmachine com

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