Posted by rhtx55 on April 25, 2011 at 18:38:23 from (207.119.63.183):
In Reply to: General IH ?'s posted by timis on April 25, 2011 at 11:48:52:
In my opinion, the 460 560 debacle couldn't have come at a worse time, Deere came out with their 'New Generation" 3020's & 4020's, and that was pretty much the death nell for IH.
IH put the 460 560 tractors into production without extensive testing of their new designs, they were way ahead of Deere with a new six cylinder powered tractor which I am sure was their intention, and customers were wanting increased power tractors to fit their increasing acreage farms.
A lot of smaller farms went by the wayside back then as most younger farmers were getting better pay in the factories.
IH certainly bounced back with their 806 & 1206 tractors, but by that time Deere had established their market share which previously had been held by IH for decades.
You have to give Deere credit, those 3020's & 4020's were excellent tractors, a lot like the 806's & 1206's, most are still hard at work today, and commanding premium prices.
This post was edited by rhtx55 at 18:42:23 04/25/11.
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