Harvest is done, the combine is parked, and the list of things that “made it through” is sitting on the dash. The off-season — roughly November to February — is when farm equipment repair shops have open bays, parts have time to arrive, and a rebuild can be done right instead of fast. Wait until March and you are queueing behind every other farm in the district.
This roundup lists repair, rebuild, machining and parts specialists listed on FarmPages in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, organized by province. Before the lists you’ll find a winter repair calendar, a checklist of what to bring to the shop, and a straightforward way to compare shops.
FarmPages is a directory, not a repair shop. Use the farm equipment repair shops listed on FarmPages to find specialists near you, then call them directly for quotes and bay time.
Quick answer: The best time to book farm equipment repairs in Saskatchewan and Manitoba is November to February, when shops have open bays and parts have time to arrive. Bring serial numbers, hours, symptoms, fault codes and the failed part, compare shops on rates, turnaround, warranty and parts sourcing, and aim to finish major work by March so there’s time to test before seeding.
1 Why Winter Is Repair Season
Open shop time
Most shops are flat out from seeding through harvest. Early winter is when bays open up and a mechanic can spend time diagnosing instead of patching.
Parts lead time
Rebuilt hydrostatic units, custom flighting, concaves and header augers can take weeks. Ordering in December beats waiting in April.
Time to test
A repair finished in February can be run, adjusted and rechecked before the field. One finished the day before seeding can’t.
2 A Winter Repair Calendar
Use this as a starting plan and adjust for your fleet and your shop’s schedule.
| When | What to do | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Late Oct–Nov | Walk around every machine; write down harvest problems while they are fresh | Treat stored diesel for cold weather — see our winter diesel fuel additives guide |
| Nov–Dec | Call shops, get quotes and book bay time | Order long-lead parts: concaves, flighting, exchanges |
| Jan–Feb | Major repairs and rebuilds | Hydraulics, machining, electrical, welding, pickup belts |
| March | Pick up, test run and calibrate | Check fluids and filters — our tractor hydraulic fluid guide covers specs |
| April | Field-ready check | Keep a short list of wear parts on hand for seeding |
3 What to Have Checked Over Winter
A winter shop visit is the time to deal with the wear you nursed through harvest. These are the systems most often worth booking with farm equipment repair shops:
Hydraulics & hydrostatics
Leaking cylinders, weak pumps and slow hydrostatic drives. Rebuild or exchange before they fail under load. See hydraulics suppliers.
Electrical & starting
Starters, alternators, batteries, block heaters and wiring harnesses — cold mornings expose every weak connection.
Threshing & feeding
Concaves, rasp bars, feeder chains, pickup belts and auger flighting worn down by a season of crop and rock.
Drivetrain & axles
Front axle housings, bearings, chains, sprockets and PTO components that were noisy or loose at harvest.
Tillage & seeding wear
Harrow teeth, sweeps, packer wheel scrapers and openers, replaced in winter rather than on the first day of seeding.
Trucks & trailers
Axles, running gear, bodies and brakes, plus any safety inspection your trucks and trailers need before spring hauling.
4 What to Bring to the Shop
- Make, model, serial number and hours for each machine
- A written list of symptoms — when they happen and under what load
- Photos or videos of the problem, plus any fault codes from the display
- The worn or broken part itself, where practical
- Past repair invoices and maintenance records
- How the machine is used: crops, acres and conditions
- Your deadline — the date it has to be back in the field
Tip: Bring the part. A worn pickup belt, a broken flighting section or a dead starter on the counter answers more questions than a phone description, and it speeds up matching a replacement.
5 How to Compare Repair Shops
Ask every shop the same questions. As a rough 2026 estimate, posted labour rates at farm and heavy-equipment shops often fall somewhere around $100–$200 an hour; rates vary by shop, trade and region, so get quotes from more than one of the farm equipment repair specialists near you.
| Ask about | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic fee and hourly rate | Sets expectations before work starts; ask for an estimate in writing |
| Turnaround and storage | Confirms the machine is back before seeding and stored indoors while waiting |
| Exchange or core programs | Rebuilt hydrostatic units, starters and alternators can shorten downtime |
| Parts sourcing | OEM, aftermarket, remanufactured or used — each changes cost and warranty |
| Warranty on parts and labour | Know what’s covered if the repair fails in the field |
| Pickup, delivery or mobile service | Hauling a combine or tractor is a cost of its own |
Dealer service department
- Brand-specific diagnostics and software updates
- Warranty and recall work
- Direct access to OEM parts
Independent or specialty shop
- Machining, hydraulics, electrical and welding specialists
- Often comfortable with older and mixed-brand equipment
- Rebuilt, aftermarket and used parts options
6 Saskatchewan Repair Shops & Specialists
Saskatchewan’s listings cluster around Saskatoon and Regina, with specialists in Yorkton, Weyburn, North Battleford, Melfort, Craik, Rosetown and Cudworth. Several focus on one trade — hydraulics, electrical, machining or welding — which is useful when a general shop is booked.
Saskatoon Regina Yorkton Weyburn North Battleford Melfort Craik & Rosetown Cudworth
Listed alphabetically. Contact each supplier to confirm products, service area and availability.
| Supplier | Location | What they offer |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo Machine & Products Ltd. | Saskatoon, SK | Grain roller mill manufacturer; listed for equipment repairs and maintenance. |
| Fyfe Parts | Saskatoon, SK | Pickup belts for all makes, with lacing or bolt-together, plus inverter and merger belts. |
| G. B. Manufacturing | Yorkton, SK | Weld-on harrow teeth to replace worn teeth instead of buying new. |
| Hydratec Hydraulics | Regina, SK | Hydraulic component service and repair; hydrostatic transmission rebuilds and exchanges. |
| Karam Auto Ltd. | Saskatoon, SK | New and remanufactured starters, alternators, DC motors and generators; custom repair. |
| Loeffelholz Tractor and Combine Salvage | Cudworth, SK | New, used and remanufactured parts for combines, tractors, ag and industrial equipment. |
| M & R Machines (2000) Ltd | Weyburn, SK | Custom full finger header augers for any make and model. |
| Rosetown Flighting Supply | Rosetown, SK | Flighting for combines, grain augers, trough conveyors, dryers and feed equipment. |
| Saskatoon Agri-Auto Parts | Saskatoon, SK | Agri-auto parts, sprayer parts, PTOs and power train belts, sprockets, chain and pulleys. |
| Smith Torch Repair & Sales | Melfort, SK | Repairs torches, MIG, plasma and arc air guns and regulators; welding supplies. |
| Triod Supply (2011) Ltd. | North Battleford, SK | Rotary mower parts, plus farm equipment parts, maintenance and repair supplies. |
| Wildfong Enterprises | Craik, SK | Concaves, threshing elements, beaters and combine replacement parts. |
| Wilke Sales | Regina, SK | Tru-Tube for straightening damaged auger tubes; poly cupped flighting. |
| Yorkton Welding & Machine | Yorkton, SK | Front axle repairs, with a large boring mill for FWA and 2WD housings. |
For more parts sources, see tractor parts suppliers in Saskatchewan and our roundup of tractor parts suppliers in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Planning combine and header work? Harvesting and hay equipment suppliers in Saskatchewan lists concave, header and wear-part makers.
7 Manitoba Repair Shops & Specialists
Manitoba’s listings run from Winnipeg and the Red River Valley to Winkler, Steinbach, Westman and the Parkland. Many combine fabrication with repair, and several focus on trailers, truck bodies and running gear.
Winnipeg & Red River Valley Winkler & Pembina Valley Steinbach & Eastman Westman Parkland
Listed alphabetically. Contact each supplier to confirm products, service area and availability.
| Supplier | Location | What they offer |
|---|---|---|
| AftermarketFarm.com | Ile des Chênes, MB | Online agricultural parts store: stub, tandem, tridem and quad axles and running gear. |
| Blue Hills Trailers | Forrest, MB | Unibody trailers, plus repairing, sandblasting and painting of all trailers and equipment. |
| Dave’s Machine Shop | Oak Bluff, MB | ATV drainage wheels for removing standing water; listed under equipment repairs. |
| Devloo Mfg. Ltd. | Glenora, MB | Roto Mud Scrapers: rotating mud scrapers for packer wheels. |
| DL Parts for Trailers | Cartwright, MB | Trailer components, including spring and torsion axles in a range of capacities. |
| Double “R” Farm Equipment Ltd. | Steinbach, MB | New, used and remanufactured tractor, combine and engine parts; overhaul kits. |
| Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd. Rubber Divison | Winnipeg, MB | Custom steel and rubber moulded products; relines hi-rail wheels. |
| Gaber Distributors Ltd. | Roblin, MB | Gaber tillage tools, including sweeps made from boron alloy. |
| Load Line Manufacturing Inc. | Winkler, MB | Truck and trailer parts department, plus truck bodies with three-piece endgates. |
| Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. | Eden, MB | Welding and machining services, plus farm equipment parts and repairs. |
| Setter Manufacturing | Russell, MB | Full line of sprayers and sprayer parts; distributor of Drylobag grain bag system. |
| Upland Mfg. | Minnedosa, MB | Workbenches and tool organizers from a family-owned Minnedosa manufacturer. |
| Wolverine Industries Inc. | Winkler, MB | Custom welding, machining and truck and trailer repair; certified Manitoba Safety Inspection Station. |
See also tractor parts suppliers in Manitoba and harvesting and hay equipment suppliers in Manitoba. For scheduled servicing and parts, browse farm equipment maintenance, farm equipment parts and OEM parts suppliers, or the wider parts, service and repairs category.
Winter Farm Equipment Repair FAQ
When should I book farm equipment repairs for spring?
Book in November or December if you can. Shops usually have more open bay time in early winter, and parts that must be ordered, machined or exchanged have time to arrive. Aim to have major repairs finished by March, which leaves time to test, calibrate and fix anything else before seeding.
What should I bring when I drop off a machine for repair?
Bring the make, model, serial number and hours, a written list of symptoms, photos or videos, and any fault codes from the display. If a part has failed, bring it along. Past repair invoices help the shop avoid repeating work, and a firm deadline helps them schedule your job.
Should I use a dealer or an independent repair shop?
It depends on the job. Dealers suit warranty work, software updates and brand-specific diagnostics. Independent and specialty shops often handle machining, hydraulics, starters and alternators, welding and older equipment. Many farms use both. Compare rates, turnaround, warranty and parts sourcing before choosing.
Is it worth rebuilding components instead of buying new?
Often, especially for hydrostatic units, starters, alternators, flighting and concaves on machines you plan to keep. Rebuilt or exchange components can cost less than new and may carry a warranty. Ask what is replaced in the rebuild, what the warranty covers and whether a core charge applies.