Midwest farmers are ditching newfangled tractors for old-school rigs

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Why Midwest farmers are ditching newfangled tractors for old-school rigs

American farmers are seeking out older tractors, and not just as collectors items.

The dated machinery is easier to use, less expensive to purchase, and cheaper to repair and maintain than modern tractors, so instead of early retirement the old workhorses are being put back into the field.

Why Midwest farmers are ditching newfangled tractors for old-school rigs

 

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Buddy has one just like the picture (not as clean however). One thing I like about all the diesel Oliver's is, the engine and transmission isn't mated together via a cast bellhousing, they use a companion flange with a double row chain so transmission / clutch work can be done without splitting the tractor. Make good power too, especially when you change the hairdryer to a Sweitzer and put in bigger injectors.

My tractors are all non emissions units and stone simple. Just the way I like it.