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No…. this is not about a prison story. I have a deposit on a new Mahindra 3016 gear. I tried it again today and I find it awkward compared to my JD 750. I love the 28 yr old JD but am concerned about how well it will stay together. Almost every time I use it I need to replace something on it (and now it needs a head gasket or worse? a head) but it just is a nice fit with its ease of use. I know new things take getting used to but I'm not sure that is the reason I'm having trouble with this decision. All the head things point out to getting a new tractor such as ease of getting on and off, its new, its a year old left over so I'm buying it for 10K and my tractor with loaded tires of my choice (11.2 ags or upgraded size of 43x20 ind) so its not a money thing, its certainly more machine, loader lift is almost double , no problem with parts availability but with all these advantages, I'm still having a tough time because all the implements I have bolt right up to the 750, its done all i've asked for and my kids were raised with it. I think its easier to use and its simpler with its ergonomics. I've got it just right sort of like being married for a long time so there is no "retraining" (Ha, and they say that about us men). The sentimental part is about things coming to an end. I'm old enough to experience friends dying, Pets are about gone. Children have left and I am one to "make do" with what I have and enjoy a minimalist existence. I should be shouting for joy about a new tractor but alas, I'm not. Why is this seemingly no brainer decision like wading through the morass of 3 million little melted plastic army men? Anyone else know what I'm talking about?
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