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Re: Tractor Prices
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Posted by RustyFarmall on December 17, 2004 at 13:36:15 from (216.248.75.162):
In Reply to: Re: Tractor Prices posted by Indydirtfarmer on December 17, 2004 at 12:58:43:
I think maybe the "KEY" issue here is just what has been said, the ability for the typical owner to perform most of the maintenance and repairs themselves. With the constantly changing electronics and computerized controls on most of the newer equipment, you have no choice but to call on the service tech to perform the repairs. As the tractor ages and the hours mount up, the frequency of needed repairs will increase, and finally the cost will cause you to just get rid of it. So probably we will not see todays tractors still in operation 30 to 40 years from now.
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