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beyondusername t1_ja7gcz1 wrote on February 27, 2023 at 12:20 PM

Reply to comment by rtfcandlearntherules in ELI5: Why does farming equipment require such low horsepower compared to your average car? by thetravelingsong

Emergency vehicles have the budget to do regular maintenance. Pushing the engines harder is less of an issue when you get regular check ups and maintenance to ensure reliable operation.