Takeover Tracker
16%low risk
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
vs

82 shared · 7 different

core competencies

21%low risk
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricFarm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansMobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Risk Score16.3%21.1%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile2th9th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 144 / 15
Median Salary$52,080$63,980
Employment37K180K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Education and Training
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

29%

total discount

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

3 of 14 at risk
86%Record details of repairs made and parts used.
67%Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used.
51%Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
47%Clean and lubricate parts.
17%Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

4 of 15 at risk
86%Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
86%Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
86%Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
53%Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
47%Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.

Wage Comparison

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines earns +$11,900(+23%) vs Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansMobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
10th
$36,920$45,450
25th
$45,660$53,500
Median
$52,080$63,980
75th
$63,070$78,090
90th
$76,860$92,360

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

$43,570

from $52,080

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

$50,480

from $63,980

After adjusting for AI risk, Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines offers $6,910 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Farm

0

Unique to Mobile

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
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