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[Phil Auten]

Fiat: Fix It Again Tony.

Phil in TX


On 1/23/2019 12:13 AM, James Peck wrote:
> This publication did a tour of the Basildon plant which is currently assembling the T6 and T7 New Hollands and equivalent CaseIH models. Says the engines are coming from FPT.
> https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/pics-behind-the-scenes-at-new-hollands-uk-tractor-factory/
>
> IMO, FCA is much more at risk of going out of business than CNH. Took them this long to figure out they aren't going to sell many Fiat autos in the US.
>
> Looks like there will be an aftermarket for TS110 shifter knobs.
>
>   [Cecil Bearden] After replacing the range shift cable on the TS110 New Holland money pit, the small square plastic rabbit and turtle marker called a "decal"
> fell out of the 8-16 shifter knob.   It is a long knob, and over the years with the sun shining in the cab it has begun to peel the rubber covering over the plastic knob.  The other gear shifter is doing the same thing.    I just checked on the price of the knobs.  One is $177 and the other is $60.  Half that would be expensive enough, but this is just ridiculous.  Not much way to repair the old one either...
>
> Tractor manufacturers are just pricing themselves out of business...
>
> [james}  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Trattori
>
>   "in 1991 it took over Ford New Holland and adopted its name to increase its status on the world markets. "
>
> [james} CNH is just a cover name for Fiat. Initially, existing Fiat Models were being labelled New Holland.
>
>   https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1990-08-01-9003040603-story.html
>
> [Cecil Bearden]  In 2014 the price of New Holland Parts were increased 45%.   Dealers told patrons it was due to Fiat entering into CNH.    This will end up being another disaster for farm equipment just like AGCO.
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