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Why is modern machinery so flipping unreliable?!
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<blockquote data-quote="texelburger" data-source="post: 7013082" data-attributes="member: 1905"><p>I remember back in the late 60's,70's and 80 's when we ran all MF as family members were the local dealers.The 135,165 era were fairly reliable but the 575,590 range were always problematic mainly clutch problems.We had a 590 which had a clutch/ year.Then onto 600 series,we had a 690T seize the engine ploughing and,again,clutch problems.Onto the 80's and we had a 3080,3085 and finally a 3095 and this time the front axle pins would wear causing problems with the axle itself along with gearbox issues.</p><p>As @Cowasays modern tractors do a lot more work per year than their predecessors and I think,actually,they're pretty good.</p><p>Today we have Kubota's a m7171 and two m7172's all kvt's and although we've had one or two very minor issues nothing has stopped them doing a days work.One is approaching 2000 hours so,admittedly, it's early days.</p><p>As for cars,well,back in the 70 and 80's as a youngster I had oldish cars and they were always going wrong.My children also had 2nd/3rd hand cars which were far more reliable than mine were.</p><p>I think we look at the old days with rose tinted spectacles.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="texelburger, post: 7013082, member: 1905"] I remember back in the late 60's,70's and 80 's when we ran all MF as family members were the local dealers.The 135,165 era were fairly reliable but the 575,590 range were always problematic mainly clutch problems.We had a 590 which had a clutch/ year.Then onto 600 series,we had a 690T seize the engine ploughing and,again,clutch problems.Onto the 80's and we had a 3080,3085 and finally a 3095 and this time the front axle pins would wear causing problems with the axle itself along with gearbox issues. As @Cowasays modern tractors do a lot more work per year than their predecessors and I think,actually,they're pretty good. Today we have Kubota's a m7171 and two m7172's all kvt's and although we've had one or two very minor issues nothing has stopped them doing a days work.One is approaching 2000 hours so,admittedly, it's early days. As for cars,well,back in the 70 and 80's as a youngster I had oldish cars and they were always going wrong.My children also had 2nd/3rd hand cars which were far more reliable than mine were. I think we look at the old days with rose tinted spectacles. [/QUOTE]
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