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Why are MD main bearings so expensive?

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Nathan

01-06-2004 15:07:01




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My grandpa has an old MD sitting out in back of the barn that has caught my eye, since it is a pretty rare tractor, but it's a bit discouraging when I look at the Bates Corporation site and see a set of main bearings for $595. Now I know that these parts are no longer mass produced, but what can possibly be so special about them to justify that kind of money for a set of mains? When I look at a set of H mains, they're more like $70. I know that there's more demand for H parts, but what's the real difference between the main bearings in an H and the main bearings in an MD that makes a $525 difference? Sorry for being so long winded, but it makes a guy wonder...

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Nathan

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Farmall Dude

01-07-2004 00:17:13




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 Re: Why are MD main bearings so expensive? in reply to Nathan, 01-06-2004 15:07:01  
Nathan: I have a M&W live pump, that will go right on that baby....FD



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mdpuller

01-07-2004 06:47:58




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 Re: Re: Why are MD main bearings so expensive? in reply to Farmall Dude, 01-07-2004 00:17:13  
if nathan is not interested in that pump i am i have one off smta i would be willing to trade send me an email or call 3194622445



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Dean Mn

01-06-2004 15:28:14




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 Re: Why are MD main bearings so expensive? in reply to Nathan, 01-06-2004 15:07:01  
Pretty much all diesel parts are alot more expensive than gas parts because they have to be alot stronger



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Hugh MacKay

01-06-2004 15:24:33




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 Re: Why are MD main bearings so expensive? in reply to Nathan, 01-06-2004 15:07:01  
Nathan: Low RPM high torque engine, QUALITY.



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justin

01-06-2004 15:17:33




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 Re: Why are MD main bearings so expensive? in reply to Nathan, 01-06-2004 15:07:01  
I forgot to answer your question regarding why they are so much more expensive. MD engine parts are not as common as the H, and due to the law of supply and demand, prices are going to be higher for these parts.



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justin

01-06-2004 15:11:00




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 Re: Why are MD main bearings so expensive? in reply to Nathan, 01-06-2004 15:07:01  
I have NOS MD Main sets for $325



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Nathan

01-06-2004 15:14:57




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 Re: Re: Why are MD main bearings so expensive? in reply to justin, 01-06-2004 15:11:00  
Well, that's better, and being that yours are NOS I can understand, but doesn't Bates manufacture theirs?

Nathan



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Justin

01-06-2004 15:18:43




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 Re: Re: Re: Why are MD main bearings so expensive? in reply to Nathan, 01-06-2004 15:14:57  
They bought about 5 sets from me about 2 years ago, not sure where they get them now.



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