Posted by Popinjohn on March 24, 2015 at 09:57:57 from (24.161.85.14):
Several days ago JD Seller posted a very interesting topic "older iron vs newer iron" making the point that many newer tractors are more comfortable, useful, and reliable than antique tractors. Lots of good responses, most people saying they can't get the volume of farming required today with antique tractors. My renter quit farming ten years ago because his 3 main tractors were 25 years old, and major repairs were on the horizon. Big tractors, cabs and all. All told, it became overwhelming for he and his wife to handle 1000 acres, and for him to stay a machine operator at the county landfill. Operator's job became full time, and included health insurance, and a retirement pension. With all that said, why not concede that it is the nostalgia thing that keeps us interested in antique tractors? It's not that the old tractors aren't a fun hobby, it's just like trying to bring a pocket knife to a chainsaw contest in today's farming environment
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