Darragh McCullough: Why I spent 150,000 on a new tractor - and I don't regret it
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The article discusses the financial implications of maintaining older tractors, specifically focusing on the author's experiences with a 2019 Massey Ferguson 6713, which incurred nearly €10,000 in repairs. It emphasizes the steep costs associated with purchasing new tractors, indicating that a typical 150hp machine can cost around €150,000 based on the principle that every horsepower is valued at €1,000. This makes the decision to invest in new equipment a logical strategy considering repair expenses.
A new rule of thumb suggests that every horsepower of a tractor costs approximately €1,000, making a typical 150hp model priced around €150,000.
Last year, I spent nearly €10,000 in repairs on my Massey Ferguson 6713, highlighting the financial burden of maintaining agricultural equipment.
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