[AT] OT modern computer controlls

[Greg Hass]

I'll agree with Spencer on this; keep using old tractors. I have four 
farm size tractors, the newest one at 28 years the rest over 40 years. 
The newest is a JD 4255; I am told but don't know for sure, that it is 
the last series that was all mechanical. I even have to pull a knob on a 
cable to shut it off. Even the power shift is all mechanical. My IH 856 
and 574 plus my JD 3020 are over 40 years old and never heard of a 
computer. My brother on the other hand has an IH compact with 900 hours 
and has spent about $6000 dollars trying to keep the computer and 
electronic clutch working. I know some of this new stuff can be great 
when it works but for now lets hear it for the old tractors.
       Greg Hass