Yamnar engines

[Nuru]

JD like GM ford and Dailmer Chrysler does own a part of any Nipponese (Japanese over here) firm that they purchase major components from or sub-contracts to. Allows them to make money even during slumps in the U.S.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Has anyone noticed that GM's new heavy duty truck diesel is made by ISUZU. The Japs' economy is hurting badly, they can build engines there that are as reliable as anything on earth and for a better price than we can do it here in America. The major manufacturing countries are usually somewhat competitively priced but with the economy the way it is, manufacturers will build stuff at cost to stay afloat. The problem in the very near future is the trend to build in China and other low paying countries. This will be another wave of cost cuts to buyers but will kill many more jobs. 3rd world quality is still far enough behind to scare off smart people. but it is improving with American and other countries setting up facilities in these 3rd world countries. I bought my JD 4310 knowing the motor was made in Japan. Show me a truly all American made tractor and I'll give it good thought next time. If you took all the foreign parts off a Harley, you couldn't push it out of the garage. The JD was assembled in America, the company is American, some American's have jobs due to my purchase, so I don't feel bad about my purchase. P.S. Many English farmers steer clear of their homeland's equipment to buy JD. I know this to be true. Does everyone know what tractor companies are from there?
I do.
Kyle

 

[ScottAR]

GM does own isuzu, naturally they'd use their own engines. I don't even look at where it's made anymore. Companies today are so interdependant, every major product has outsourcing from several countries.

 

[Nuru]

Same here ScottAr, I just buy to suit my needs and that is it. at this point, as I figure my purchase is putting some food on the table for the family of the American Dealer I bought it from.

 

[Nuru]

Yep, you are correct Kyle_in_Tex, all of these companies are outsourcing parts from where ever they can get them for the best prices with enough quality to get by.