Posted by c.oawright on November 16, 2020 at 08:01:44 from (174.196.16.10):
In Reply to: Electronic stuff posted by 37 chief on November 15, 2020 at 18:32:13:
There is a movement underway now. " The right to repair"
The electronics in these machines are built by machines and are fairly complex.
I have repaired my refrigerator control board twice. They (Whirlpool) designed a solid state circuit on the board to control the light and it was designed to fail. The board costs 200 bucks and the part to fix it costs 30 cents.
Some folks do have the skills to repair these components. But when you are completely locked out from all repairs it opens a few questions about ethics.
The very reason this web site exists is because lots of folks are somewhat self reliant and don't want to fork out 100 grand for a new "state of the art" tractor.
I would not be to surprised to find out the manufacturers are lobbying the government to halt production of repair parts for non compliant tractors.
In fact, they are doing that at this moment...
Rebate programs are in effect now in certain parts of the country where you trade in your old tractor for a new emission compliant machine. Your machine must meet eligibility requirements (good operating condition) then these machines are shipped to foreign countries for reuse.
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