"There is consumer pressure to back away from technology that is unnecessary to perform everyday tasks."

“There is consumer pressure to back away from technology that is unnecessary to perform everyday tasks.”

  • modus@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    What regulations must they conform to with newly-manufactured engines? Emmissions? Safety?

    Are ag equipment regulations so strict that they can’t manufacture new “old-school” engines?

    Serious question as I am not a farmer. Not anymore at least. Not since my horse died. RIP, Mr. Sugarhooves.

    • ikidd@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      4 days ago

      NO2 emissions standards in US and Canada now pretty much require DEF systems, which is a huge added cost, as well as other design changes that are required to make DEF work. And yes, ag got an exception for a bunch of years, but the regulation is now catching up on new machines. Most equipment has doubled in price in the last 5 years or so from all manufacturers, in large part due to new engine requirements. A tractor you could have bought new for $200k is now north of $400k and don’t get me started on combines.

      • modus@lemmy.world
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        4 days ago

        Thanks for explaining that. Sounds like I’m going to have to buy a milling machine and carve out my own engine blocks.