Re: Icelandic Horses and Tractors Video

Posted by RedMF40 on February 15, 2019 at 17:18:37 from (172.58.185.199):

In Reply to: Icelandic Horses and Tractors Video posted by REDMF40 on February 15, 2019 at 07:52:57:

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It’s an interesting question but no—I don’t think the machines are left for dead. Except for the ones being cannibalized for parts, the tractors are for the most part waiting their turn to go under the wrench. If you see a Zetor, it’s likely part of a small operation or even hobby farm. The owner might have other things to deal with—like a regular job. Kind of like keeping an old IH or Farmall going here. It’s probably not a tractor being relied on to produce a lot of income. However, it would take very little effort to put some kind of cover on the rear window of the nice Komatsu dozer, which is probably a strong-running machine. Likewise, the Ford missing the rear tire looks like it’s been through the wars. Probably still runs, though.

All of the big operations use Case/NH or Fendts or some other higher-end tractor. Don’t think I’ve ever seen JD—might be too expensive to import, maybe not big enough market there. Tractors normally stay out in the weather—even the high-end machines. Don’t believe I’ve ever seen a tractor shed. Buildings seem to be reserved for the critters like sheep or dairy cows.

This may relate a little to your question, but in Iceland there is a tendency to kind of “leave things alone,” for lack of a better way to put it. For example, no one will do anything about a thick, icy buildup on the sidewalk or steps leading to a business. It’s not that it’s a never-ending battle—it would actually be easy enough to scrape away the ice and snow or throw some sand or salt on it. But it’s not an issue. If you slip and fall—which everyone does—well, you should have been more careful. Here, where a large segment of our economy is driven by lawsuits and every type of litigation, tolerating such conditions would be unheard of. I personally wear those cleats that strap onto regular street shoes or boots when navigating the icy streets and sidewalks.

So….long explanation—but maybe an old broken tractor is not such a big priority in Iceland—it will get fixed when someone gets to it.

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