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I expect the same thing was said about 8N Fords and the other small tractors when they came out. The feasibility of the compact tractor use vs. an older tractor depends upon what the tractor will be used for. Can the older tractor go slow enough to handle a roto-tiller that is wide enough to work out the wheel tracks? Is the physical size of the older tractor well fitted to vegetable growing on small acreages? Ease of getting on and off to change seeds after planting a row? Do both have adequate clearance for row crops? Do both offer equal 3 point usage? PTO usage? Lighting? ROPS? Comfort? Are parts readily available for either? Ease of repair? Older sized tires readily available? How well will the older tractor do with a finish mower on it? Will it tear up a school football field or lawn while turning. Is the older tractor agile enough to be handy on a cement mixer? Can the older tractor drive into horse or other livestock facilities to move the manure out easily? Is the older tractor big enough and heavy enough that it doesn't need front wheel assist? If so is so big and heavy that it does too much soil compaction? Does the older tractor have the proper hydraulic capacity for a loader? Does it have power steering for ease of steering while using a loader? Is the compact heavy enough duty to handle a loader? Can the compact handle moving round bales whether straw for mulch or feed for livestock? Can the compact handle a baler? Can the compact be safely stop when pulling trailers loaded with bales. Can the compact move all of the snow that you need to move? If an older tractor or compact won't fit your needs what use is it? They used to say that there is a tractor built for every use. Just figure out your uses and make your best choice whether it be that older tractor or a compact. Keep your money or have a modern farm tractor that will do all of you ask of it and more.
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