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One of the main problems with the materials used in agricultural fields is wear, which is understood to be the degradation of material under service circumstances. The main source of financial hardship for nearby farms is shovel wear. The mechanical damage to equipment components coming into contact with abrasive bodies is most often caused by abrasive wear. Wear is the primary factor in replacing agricultural equipment, even enhanced versions of older models. The surface properties of the component, such as its microstructure, toughness, and hardness, affect how quickly it wears. The most frequent issue with agricultural equipment is abrasive wear. The findings of laboratory and field research on the wear property of agricultural equipment are presented in this study (shovel). By using the component in field operations and applying heat treatment according to composition, we examined the shovel's wear resistance. The wear characteristic of the tools may be used to extend the life of a shovel while also decreasing the cost of replacing damaged pieces. Heat-treated and non-heated components are affected by wear differently. Heat treatment is a flexible procedure that decreases downtime since heat treatment makes parts survive longer and necessitate fewer shutdowns to replace them. Our research points to the conclusion that agricultural equipment that has been flame-hardened exhibits better wear behaviour than agricultural equipment that has not been heat-treated.