[AT] refusing to replace old equipment

[Ralph Goff]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy Glines" <andyglines at hotmail.com>
To: "atis" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] refusing to replace old equipment


> A lot of the time I agree with Ralph but not always.  About 4 years ago I 
> bought a new compact diesel (New Holland TC40D) with a loader because I 
> wanted a tractor to work WITH instead of a tractor to work ON.  All I have 
> to do is jump on the seat and turn the key.  It's nice to have something 
> that is always ready to go.
Hi Andy
I agree with you that it sure is nice to be able to run equipment that is 
always ready to work and without problems. Nowadays I have a bit more choice 
whereas in the past it was simply not affordable. Those new little compacts 
do work great. My brother bought a Kubota B1800 diesel a few years ago and 
really enjoys using it around the yard. But for winter work pushing snow its 
the  30 year old Massey 1085 that gets the job done. And it cost a lot less 
than the Kubota plus he sits in a heated cab. So each choice has it's pros 
and cons. Running older equipment is not practical for anyone who is not 
capable of doing at least some of their own repair and maintenance.

Ralph in Sask.