Tractors (or anything else) are put together in the most cost-effective way that will meet minimum requirements. That means components that are "good enough" not "the best there is".
So, yeah, I'll upgrade where I can see some benefit from it.
Like others, I keep it fixed mechanically so everything that is supposed to work does. I'll also keep it fixed cosmetically, tho I'm not quite so fussy about that. Little dings happen, big dings get fixed, and rust gets cleaned off and painted.
I'm not an originality freak tho. If I see a need to modify or add to the original set up, I'll do it, and I'll usually do it with what's laying around if I can.
Ferinstance, I needed some rear hydraulics and can't afford a power-beyond refit, so:
And I got tired of pranging the tierod on low stumps while bushhogging, so:
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