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<blockquote data-quote="Travlr" data-source="post: 1802949" data-attributes="member: 42463"><p>I bought a new Massey back in '06. Sweet little tractor that never gave me a problem. But I'm not a crop farmer with a time sensitive crop or planting/harvesting window. I had alternatives to the tractor if it wasn't able to be used.</p><p></p><p>Imo, it's crazy how complicated equipment has become. Especially if it means the difference between making an income for a year... or not. And we all know that equipment can be made to be reliable without being made to be unreasonably complicated. The amount of technology has trade-offs. A thousand dollars of extra fancy tech for twenty dollars in improved utility, and on top of it being unable to repair when it breaks, isn't going to work in the long run. Buyers should know that, but it's amazing how many people have been conditioned to buy the newest thing as though it's the best idea.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Travlr, post: 1802949, member: 42463"] I bought a new Massey back in '06. Sweet little tractor that never gave me a problem. But I'm not a crop farmer with a time sensitive crop or planting/harvesting window. I had alternatives to the tractor if it wasn't able to be used. Imo, it's crazy how complicated equipment has become. Especially if it means the difference between making an income for a year... or not. And we all know that equipment can be made to be reliable without being made to be unreasonably complicated. The amount of technology has trade-offs. A thousand dollars of extra fancy tech for twenty dollars in improved utility, and on top of it being unable to repair when it breaks, isn't going to work in the long run. Buyers should know that, but it's amazing how many people have been conditioned to buy the newest thing as though it's the best idea. [/QUOTE]
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