Submitted by Ranew t3_112xpxw in technology
Bierbart12 t1_j8mr1kv wrote
I had no idea that farming equipment had this issue as well.
Also explains why so many people swear by their ancient tractors
CaryWhit t1_j8ms4yy wrote
Poweresports, atv’s, utv, and watercraft are just as bad but since they are not as large a market or expensive and considered toys, they don’t get the coverage.
vtriple t1_j8oihta wrote
Meh most people don’t want the old shit tho. Suspension and engines change too much to not want the latest stuff.
DrHiccup t1_j8sw2by wrote
Are u advocating against the right to repair because people want the latest stuff?
vtriple t1_j8syk9h wrote
Nope just saying that for most people that use those things anything past 10 years is basically only used if you can't afford new shit.
DrHiccup t1_j8sz4vv wrote
I don't get ur comment tho. If what I have isn't old but just breaks, I should suck it up and buy the latest and greatest instead of fixing it?
vtriple t1_j8szrdc wrote
It really depends on what it is and what you're doing with it. If you race a dirt bike in motocross for any number of years anything past 5 years of racing on it will be far past the point of being worth it to repair.
Naturally, if you're a trail rider and don't abuse it than these things can't last 30-40 years with light repairs.
Also generally speaking have you rode a 20 year old ATV or watercraft compared to the recent ones? It's a totally different experience on the body alone lol
RevolutionaryMove357 t1_j8mwgwg wrote
Just like older vehicles too. I want something I can work on and that I’m familiar with. I don’t want bad sensors or faulty wiring harnesses getting in the way of me troubleshooting and fixing the problem. I don’t need power windows; heated and cooled seats; 97 position seats with memory for all the family; a radio with satellite, internet, and Bluetooth; or power mirrors and running boards. I just need a dependable piece of equipment that does it’s job, which is work. I don’t need pre-programmed features that will farm for me, the way some programmer thinks it should (FYI, I appreciate the hell out of what programmers do and respect the position).
stupidusername t1_j8nfi9b wrote
It may be complicated, but there's almost no repair you need to make on a BMW for instance that requires only BMW perform the work. There are many BMW certified mechanics able to purchase BMW parts use BMW specialty tools and ultimately fix your BMW.
Contrast this with John Deere, who require even the smallest of repairs be done only at a John Deere facility, which are often hundreds of miles away for these farmers and that exacerbates the problem
BOSS-3000 t1_j8nya3i wrote
It's the reason John Deere tractors made before company kill switches were made are appreciating in value rather than depreciating.
Infinite-Night8374 t1_j8ogqkt wrote
I’m sitting on a 1988 850 with only 1000 hours. Maybe I’ll actually get to retire.
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