Rather depends what you expect it to do, there are lots of basic machines.
Look for a pre 2015 model. Tier IV started around this time. Above 26 HP the EPA emissions rules are very strict and all manufactures went to a common rail injection and DPF filter to meet particulate rules. If you recall the Volkswagen emissions issues, all manufactures are scared if they let customers into the computer that they are at a great risk for big EPA fines.
You forgot the built-in toilet and microwave.
Glad my Mahindra 5035HST has no computer.
Since diesel engines have started putting computers on engines, they say that the software is not accessible by the customers. I used to work with a company that used all types of diesel engines to put on generators. I was not allowed to access any computers on the engines except for the one we were a direct rep for, which was Detroit. We were a John Deere dealer too but they would not give us the software to access it either. That is why when I purchased a tractor I made sure that it didn't have a computer on it.
You have identified the real problem--manufacturers being held responsible for the actions of owners. If the lawsuits against mfgrs were dismissed or if juries would stop making awards, we might see some return to common sense. Why should JD be held responsible for my injuries because I shorted the clutch safety switch? My newest tractor is a 1986, and I cannot imagine a new one of that size being any more suitable for my needs.
As mentioned previously, agriculture equipment has no specified standards like automobiles and construction equipment does. Until they do the information and access will remain proprietary.
Never seen a toilet equipped ag tractor though I carry a roll of TP in mine and I make use of secluded spots and the farmers squat to do my business. After all, it IS fertilizer. No microwave either, none needed. You take your foil wrapped sandwich and wedge it in the exhaust manifold for a few to warm it up. Do that all the time in the field.
That is exactly why many people buy Branson's these days. They are about the least computerized tractor on the market. Unfortunately they don't make anything in the large tractor market though.
Iowa farmers love it when the RAGBRAI bicycle ride goes past there fields. They get fertilized close to any field entrance.Never seen a toilet equipped ag tractor though I carry a roll of TP in mine and I make use of secluded spots and the farmers squat to do my business. After all, it IS fertilizer. No microwave either, none needed. You take your foil wrapped sandwich and wedge it in the exhaust manifold for a few to warm it up. Do that all the time in the field.
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I've fertilized countless fields in my day.......
The do now, they offer an in the excess of 100 horse (PTO) FWA cab unit now. They 'were' the least computerized unit on the market until they exhausted all their emissions credits. In the same boat as everyone else now.
Branson is not currently selling tractors bigger than 60HP in the US market. And up to 60HP, Branson uses fully mechanical engines. No ECU's whatsoever. The emissions is basically a bolt on deal with it's own datalogger, easily "fixed" if needed, just as Cougsfan said.
Hahaha, the big combines have been that way for many years. Looks like a starship deck, some have multiple rooms and satellite dishes so you can watch the games while the autopilot keeps going.
