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Why is modern machinery so flipping unreliable?!
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<blockquote data-quote="betweenthelines" data-source="post: 7013090" data-attributes="member: 45282"><p>No manufacturer in their right mind wants to build and sell a machine like a T20 that lasts 50 years, will seldom break down, and can usually be fixed by anyone with a bit of mechanical aptitude. It's just not good for business.</p><p></p><p>So add lots of gizmos like auto gear change, gps, electric gadgets etc. etc. Suckers will fall for it because it's something to brag about at the pub, (or charge extra for if a contractor) but doesn't really add value or improve the job in value-for-money terms. </p><p></p><p>If everyone was honest, while they may say a "Stockman's" version is for losers, they know that saving a more gear changes when ploughing/sh!t spreading/baling etc isn't worth the price tag.</p><p></p><p>If farmers stopped buying over complicated crap, dealers would stop selling it. </p><p></p><p>But who wants the neighbours ( or favourite son) to think they can't afford the best?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="betweenthelines, post: 7013090, member: 45282"] No manufacturer in their right mind wants to build and sell a machine like a T20 that lasts 50 years, will seldom break down, and can usually be fixed by anyone with a bit of mechanical aptitude. It's just not good for business. So add lots of gizmos like auto gear change, gps, electric gadgets etc. etc. Suckers will fall for it because it's something to brag about at the pub, (or charge extra for if a contractor) but doesn't really add value or improve the job in value-for-money terms. If everyone was honest, while they may say a "Stockman's" version is for losers, they know that saving a more gear changes when ploughing/sh!t spreading/baling etc isn't worth the price tag. If farmers stopped buying over complicated crap, dealers would stop selling it. But who wants the neighbours ( or favourite son) to think they can't afford the best? [/QUOTE]
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