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Posted by dave g on December 02, 2001 at 13:46:47 from (216.209.142.116):
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: What will be the worst tractor posted by No on December 02, 2001 at 08:57:25:
I guess you kind of missed my point. Have you seen these guys that customize cars these days? Most of them don't have much if any formal education into computer controls and that sort of stuff, but they seem to be able to make up some pretty impressive stuff. Mind you, they do have to buy most of the controls from suppliers, but it is possible to play with electronic systems without an engineering degree. As the new 8000 series tractors get older and need electronic parts, i'm pretty sure the aftermarket will jump in, just like they have done with fenders, sheet metal, guages, etc. for our old ones. I agree that Deere definitely did not design these new systems to be repaired by average backyard mechanics, but it is possible to do. It's amazing what you can actually do with just a tech manual and a multimeter in diagnosing problems. With any luck I'll be restoring a 4230 in the next couple of years, and there sure is alot of electrical crap in there. As far as reliability, everyone always says that they don't make stuff like they used to, and they're right. I've seen 20 year old tractors with 8000hrs. on them that havn't had any major work on them, and the new ones should be good for 10-15000hrs. I recall reading the service instructions for a 1930's D that called for an engine rebuild every 500hrs or so, so you have to admit that we've come a long ways! Don't get me wrong, I love these old girls, and they have a character that cannot be duplicated in the new ones, and they sure are fun to work on. But I love nothing more than a challenge.....
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