I do not think the scrap incenitive is to rid old equipment to force the puchases of newly manufactured equipment. I also do not think it is to clean up the landscape of sprawling subdivisons. I do think it is to minimize mining new ore to make the increasing demand of structural steel and the like.
As for new vs. old I have opinions on that. Newer equipment and vehicles have many advantages over older. I have two examples. I have a 1979 C20 truck and a 2001 K1500 truck. I like the 1979 and it is easier/more accesable to work on. But if something major needs repaired/replaced, they both would go to a mechanic shop. Mostly because I can afford to have it done, I do not want to do it, and they can do it better. The 2001 is built better, rattles less, less wind noise, stiffer frame, better ride, smoother running, and is more fuel efficent. The 1979 will always start when needed, pull a house, and has less to maintain. I like them both but the 2001 is light years ahead in engineering and comfort.
The next example is I have a 1962 Farmall 504 diesel and a 2005 New Holland TC30. These are apple and oranges as for size and capabilities but neverless. The 504 is the workhorse of the farm. I feel it is built like a Sherman tank and is highly reliable. The NH is much lighter built but also reliable. The 504 sheet metal is much thicker than the NH, a limb will dent the NH. The NH has a modern diesel and starts easy in the coldest Louisiana winter day. The 504 requires 30 + seconds of glow plug use in the hottest summer day on a cold engine. The NH is very quiet, the 504 is fairly noisey with a brand new muffler. The transmission is smoother on the NH, the steering is better on the NH, ect.
Fact is I like the all. I like the classics, but rely on the modern. I do not like the fact that the old ones are going to the scrappers. I recently drove 800 miles round trip to get parts off 504. Much cheaper than buying from CNH. I also enjoy working on the 504. I do all my tractor repairs, vs taking an automobile to a mechanic. The reason is I dislike auto work.
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