less cursing with the old tractors

Anonymous-0 · May 13, 2011

I ind it much easier working on older tractors with no cabs less wires and hydrolic lines it much more enjoyable even i i have to deal with some rusty bolts now and then. the newer equipment gives me grey hair scraped knuckles and headahces does anybody agree

Kow Farmer · May 13, 2011

Lyle,
I couldn't agree more with you. That is why I am glad to have my good ol' Allis and Oliver tractors from the 40's and 60's. No computerized crap to ruin these good iron icons. At least I don't feel intimidated working on them. Why can't the simple things in life still be built this way.
Kow Farmer

Anonymous-0 · May 13, 2011

I run a small constuction company some o my equipment have no computers and some do im sure spent more money on the ones that do just or a tech to come out and plug in to see what is wrong one visit that i remember cost 1700 i still had to buy the part and install it!

Will- Tx.-Mn. · May 13, 2011

I agree

rustred · May 13, 2011

yep, i am on a holiday when in the field with my 660 in the open fresh air.

Roy Suomi · May 13, 2011

Yep...Got rid of my "clunker" '05 Silverado with 38,000 miles on it and bought a barely used National Guard M-1028 1986 Chevy 5/4 ton pick-up truck. Bare bones as they come, but I like it that way..

Anonymous-0 · May 13, 2011

I dont know what it is but there is something about driving one of those old girls

Anonymous-0 · May 13, 2011

i have many brand new pick ups and you know i could care less if ever had a new one again i would like to find a 69 to 72 f150 that would make me a happy camper

Anonymous-0 · May 13, 2011

I heer ya,,,,loud and clear

oldironman · May 14, 2011

Because of the government.

fixerupper · May 14, 2011

At least you can GET AT the rusted nuts and bolts on an old timer without spending a half day removing oil lines, wiring, turbo, linkages-well, you know..... Jim

Anonymous-0 · May 14, 2011

The government made tractor manufacturers put on cabs, A/C, radios, GPS and a some of that other stuff?

buickanddeere · May 14, 2011

Could never understand why some folk are terrified
of electricity.And can't use a simple multimeter to
troubleshoot the even the most basic items.
Likewise hydraulics which operate "unseen" cause
as much or more bafflement.

buickanddeere · May 14, 2011

Ever try operating a snowblower on an open station tractor?

rrlund · May 14, 2011

They're easier to work ON,but give me the newer ones to work WITH any day of the week.

jdtractor · May 14, 2011

give me the new equipment you can have the old out dated underpowered stuff as far as working on them there are people who work on them for a living just like i do when farming everyday thats there job.they can fix or repair them while you try and figure out where to start, and the new equipment is easier to do a days work. you dont have to work 3 hrs or more on it to do a 2hr job. new all the way and they are worth more as far as investment and at tax time.

Anonymous-0 · May 14, 2011

I do agree when you are working the new stuff is alot nicer and operator friendly but when you areplaying around it is pretty fun driving some of the old stuff

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