Not sure where your coming from with the comfortable seat idea. I had tractors with suspension seats 40 years ago. As for suspension for the machine that would prevent one from having grade control and be dangerous in general. Also front wheel brakes are not necessary and take away steering controllability.
I don't understand why I need a computer to run my 23 hp lawn tractor! It does not have DEF system or anything special, but if it breaks I am forced to take it to a dealer to find the problem. I got on line and the first suggestion was take it to your local dealer, which is 40 miles away. I have two Farm tractors that do not have a computer and in a few minutes I can see why the starter does not turn the engine over. One is a 75 year old Farmall that looks and runs as well as it ever did and the other is a 93 model Case IH which I bought a few years ago with 900 hours on it. Only thing I have done to it is replace the tires because it had the original tires on it and cleaned it up and gave it a new coat of paint.
Electronic gizmos aren't limited to emissions and operator controls. Any diesel that has common rail injection won't run without it's own dedicated engine computer.
I believe your spot on, & timing is everything as well as luck I bought all my equipment well ahead of the covid demand the last new tractor I bought was in 2018 bought a used trailer in 1999, My 1st tractor used in 1998, & a used 1999 1 ton dump truck in 2016 I still have no need for newer equipment; Also my P/U I bought new in 2003 everything is paid for, But nothing is because insurance, & taxes at every level; I was going to go into my own business, But insurance made it prohibited, as well as taxes never understood tax rates on a small business them wanting more $$$$$$ for doing nothing. I still pay taxes, & insurance on everything, But not as much if I went into business. My point is I can see why prices keep going up on tractors, & other equipment if you're running a business you have to turn a profit to stay in business because taxes, & insurance rates don't seem ever to go down; Also lets not forget all the regulations. I'm just glad my equipment depreciation helps a little in the cost of owning the equipment for my personal use.
I have to disagree with you on that. Some time ago I picked up a bucketful of gravel with my old John Deere and was returning home down a really steep gravel road. With all that weight in the front bucket the rear wheels of the John Deere didn't have enough traction and it began running away, with the rear tires sliding on the gravel. I had to drop the bucket into the dirt to save myself and the tractor. My Kubota on the other hand has no problem with that same situation. As soon as I touch the brakes it automatically engages 4wd so braking slows all 4 tires.
Another reason to load the rear tires with fluid is weight! My ford is and pretty sure the weight is more than I will ever load in the Fel... Loaded Gravel in it would stay on the ground. 4' bucket so no very big. And all the hyd. fluid is in the Frame so that's extra on the Front axle. My guess why such a small bucket.
That is backed by report from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), which publishes monthly and annual retail unit sales reports compiled from major manufacturers:
I'm rather amazed at this reply.
Electronics on cars, trucks and tractors are a manufacturer’s dream and an owner’s nightmare.
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I know my wheel loaders had 4 wheel brakes of course but they were full time 4wd.
