Another thing to consider is that the dealers pay property tax on their inventory in some states. So if something sits on the shelf for 30 yrs, they've been paying tax on it. I know this has been phased out in a lot of states and I don't know the current list.
Guys farming thousands of acres who need the big EXPENSIVE newer tractors like Allen can't afford down-time and it's unlikely he'll do a rebuild himself over an extended period of time like a guy who has a tractor as a hobby.
I've got a 1980 Ford backhoe that I haven't even started in a year or so. The pins are kind of loose and I wouldn't want to depend on it to make a living. There is no way I'd take it to a dealer for a repair. Same goes for my Ford 3600. If it breaks, it'll sit there until I can get to it. Again, no trip to a dealer for it. As for parts, both of those units have readily available after-market items for common pieces.
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