plus on the 100+ hp class, when they are used, they are USED, abused, and all worn out. I would venture that manufacturing materials were designed within closer durability & failure margins to the horsepower class compared to A C H M. That is, the design limitations were maxed out. You can see the evidence in the transmission and rear end development saga.
Anyone needing a 100+ horsepower tractor needs to depend on it like they depend on their heart to be a successful farmer. THey cannot afford to be down daily as more and more parts fail on a wore out work horse. Even complete rebuilds front to rear cannot be relied on as castings and non wear (a floating shaft for example) critical parts have been stressed. The warranty of a new one brings extra insurance to the table--at least at catastrophic failure the farmer can know the dealer and manufacturer will be more apt to help him with urgency.
Another reason that is equally in first with the above is the features. New equipment hydraulic demands put 1980s tractors' capacities to shame. Comfort and ease of operation are much improved too.
Fuel economy is a reason too, you can get a bigger tractor today that uses less fuel than some of the favorite classics. When fuel was of little cost, economy wasn't important, just power output. Today if you can save merely a gallon an hour, it adds up fast.
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