At least 2 other brands were available in "Special" (not so special) configurations- Oliver, in the '60's, and my 2006 Kubota MX5000 "Utility Special"- No remotes (although the loader hoses have quick disconnects so you could use that), no draft control, and straight mechanical gearing (no shuttle or hydrostatic).
Aimed at the "psychology" of selling- its a step down in pricing, for the guy who wants a new tractor but doesn't want to pay for "frills". He'll probably wish he'd sprung for them later, but it gets him out the door, and that's what counts for the dealer.
I'm sure that's what happened to my BIL- he is "thrifty", and I'm sure he squeezed every nickel when he bought his new rig- then he was upset that it didn't have a remote, which he needed for his mower. I think the dealer eventually put one on and charged only for the parts, but he was still unhappy.
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