How things change!
Early 1950s....
And now....
When the Massey Ferguson TE tractor was first built it amazed farmers and reduced the physical part of farming directly. This more than compensated for the very basic nature of the machine. Move forward 70 years and the tractor above probably has more gizmos and comfort than even the most luxurious of cars and is a capable of doing the work of 20 little Fergies. However I don't think this monster will still be about in 70 years with probably a whole host of electrical issues making it uneconomic and maybe even incapable of being repaired. Meanwhile, the simplicity of the Fergie means just about anyone with a small tool kit can repair the simple mechanicals and the most complex electrical matter is probably a starter motor if fitted!
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