Darragh McCullough: Why I spent big money on a new tractor - and I don't regret it
Briefly

The article highlights the financial implications of owning a tractor, specifically referencing the high repair costs associated with an older model, which amounted to nearly €10,000 in one year. It suggests that investing in a new tractor may be more economical in the long run. Furthermore, it introduces a pricing guideline where a typical 150hp tractor costs approximately €150,000, emphasizing the rising costs of farming machinery and the considerations farmers must make when investing in new equipment.
There's a cold hard logic to the investment - last year, my 2019 Massey Ferguson 6713 ended up costing me nearly €10,000 in repairs.
Just a typical 150hp machine that could pull 90pc of the kit found in any farmyard. Apparently the new rule of thumb is that every horsepower costs up to €1,000.
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