Re: Allan on articulated tractors

Posted by Allan in NE on June 15, 2005 at 05:04:25 from (148.78.243.26):

In Reply to: Allan on articulated tractors posted by Hugh MacKay on June 15, 2005 at 03:26:17:

Hi Hugh,

No, you took my comments and opinions about the big new tractors as ridicule of something you said; this is not the case and nothing could be further from the truth, because I just don't do that. I was just stating my view.

What I meant to say, was that I would much rather own an old flop-house, broken down tractor and have it paid for, rather than owe a $200K note on new tractor in at the bank while having to trade the silly thing every year to stay one step ahead of, and having to keep from getting it repossessed by the wolves, which is really who one is working for if he opens himself up to this sort of game.

It is hard to explain this view to anyone who has never made a trip to the poorhouse and back. We live in a “charge it” and “finance it” society nowadays.

Out of my 60 years, the one day that stands out most vividly in my mind is that day I woke up and realized full well that the only thing I had to my name was $11.20 and a tired old Chevy pickup. That is a wake up call that will jar a feller to the bone.

As far as the economics, the operation, it’s merits and points of ponder on these big new, tripled-up rigs, I simply can’t comment, because I’ve never, ever been around one of the large outfits. I do know however, for any given field, that the old H with an 8 foot disc will probably get the same job done if he is given enough time and it’s owner does not have to worry ‘bout that yearly payment. Well, it’s not a payment is it? More like a rental tab in at the money house. :>)

On the other hand, if a operator is sizeable, is trying to get across 5 sections in a timely manner, is fluid and is making his living from farming, he, in all probability, MUST buy that big rig.

I don’t know. It is totally outside the boundaries of my little world. :>(

Allan

Follow Ups:

• Re: Allan on articulated tractors Hugh MacKay 06:28:41 06/15/05 (3)
  • Re: Allan on articulated tractors Frustrating 08:56:52 06/15/05 (1)
    • Re: Allan on articulated tractors Hugh MacKay 20:12:30 06/16/05 (0)
  • Re: Allan on articulated tractors Allan in NE 06:46:48 06/15/05 (0)

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