How to Prepare Your Garden Machinery for Winter

20/11/2025

Prepare Your Garden Machinery for Winter

As the busy gardening season comes to an end, now is the perfect time to give your machinery some well-earned attention. A little preparation now can save you time, money and stress when spring comes around. At Titan Pro, we’re here to help you get the best performance and longest lifespan from your equipment — so here’s our simple guide to getting everything winter-ready, with useful links to videos and spare parts that keep your garden machinery running smoothly.

Start with a Thorough Clean

Before anything goes into storage, give your machinery a proper clean. Grass, sap and debris left over winter can cause corrosion or restrict moving parts.

Brush away loose build-up

Wash down external areas

Allow everything to dry completely

Sort Out Your Fuel Before Storing

Stale fuel is one of the most common causes of poor starting in spring. Preparing your engines now prevents future headaches.

Petrol machines: Drain the tank, or add a stabiliser and run briefly

Diesel machines: Keep the tank topped up to prevent condensation

Fresh Oil & Filters Make a Big Difference

Your machinery will be sitting still for weeks or months, so fresh oil and clean filters help protect moving parts.

Change engine oil

Clean or replace air filters

Check hydraulic oil levels on log splitters, powered barrows and chippers, if you need any help, visit our product help page 

Check Wear Parts & Replace What’s Needed

Winter is the ideal time to get ahead on maintenance and replace any worn parts.

Cutting blades and knives

Belts and spark plugs

Wheels, tyres and batteries

Cables and safety switches

You’ll find spare parts and service items for most Titan Pro machines on our website https://www.titan-pro.co.uk/

Protect Metalwork from Winter Moisture

Cold, damp conditions can quickly lead to rust if metal components aren’t protected.

A light coat of oil on exposed metal

Grease all moving parts

Tighten bolts and fasteners

This simple step can dramatically extend the life of your machinery.

Store Your Machinery the Right Way

Where and how you store your equipment matters just as much as the maintenance.

Keep machinery indoors or under cover

Use protective covers to avoid dust and moisture

Disconnect batteries and store somewhere warm and dry

Raise machinery off damp floors if needed

Proper storage is key to preventing corrosion and spring start-up issues.

Plan Ahead for Repairs or Upgrades

If anything struggled during the season, now is the best time to sort it out.

Order replacement parts while demand is low

Consider upgrading to more powerful or efficient machinery

Explore the full Titan Pro range on our website https://www.titan-pro.co.uk/

Get Set for a Smooth Spring Start 

Taking a little time now to prepare your garden machinery ensures a trouble-free start to the new season. Clean, serviced and well-stored equipment will reward you with reliability, safety and long life.