Doesn't matter really, because most jobs are going to robots now. In 1973 when I worked there, GM Assembly in Atlanta was people doing these jobs, J-D didn't start the fire [ guess what, another song].
If the jobs are gonna be lost anyway, I'd rather not fund the economy of another nation in the process.
Yea, maybe the robots can buy them once people no longer have a job. I do know what your saying though. John I'm a bad influence on you, we are high jacking this thread.
So back on tractor-track...I don't know a lot about the alternatives JD buyers might have. New Holland was founded in the late 1800s in New Holland PA. Today New Holland tractors are manufactured in various locations around the world. In the USA, production facilities are located in 5 different states. Internationally, New Holland tractors are made in countries such as Pakistan, India, China, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, Ireland, Sweden, Russia, Canada, Argentina, and Brazil. I would assume that tractors sold in the U.S. are also made here and are not imported. Most Kubota tractors sold in North America are manufactured in Georgia...specifically at the Kubota Manufacturing of America facility in Gainesville and Jefferson. Some larger tractors are produced in Japan and then shipped to the U.S. for assembly. KIOTI tractors and engines sold in North America are manufactured in Korea and China and distributed from its North Carolina and Ontario facilities. I've used a 1933 International Farmall, and worked for an International dealership in the mid 70s, but don't think they're around anymore. I don't know which of the above make large ag equipment that compete with John Deere.
A whole new world ,it is confusing but long as we can still ride our tractors guess it works. Remember Massy Ferguson? I think they may have been around awhile too, but they are gone now.
As are Ford tractors. I almost bought a used N series when I moved here, but I know so little about tractors I wanted a manual and dealer support, so I bought new.
John I was wrong about Massy Ferguson, https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=4733...QjdBODAyOTAxNDIyOEIyMzk2MDVDRDJDMzIzQzk&ntb=1
I grabbed this from Wiki: While Massey-Ferguson had a strong global presence at 20% market share in 1994, it sold 87% of its machines outside North America. The acquisition by AGCO had the aim to increase AGCO's global presence outside North America and increase Massey Ferguson's presence inside North America. Massey Ferguson is the most widely sold brand of agricultural machinery in the world. Then why have I never seen a Massey Ferguson dealership???
Strange you said that; I found Ford tractors on Craigslist for $4,900.00 for the highest, price for them. I was thinking if I couldn't get the "Kubota"; then I would settle for one of them; but my prayers were answered.
I once read that backhoes are the most often bought attachment that never gets used. I can attest to that from personal experience. Dunno if you can hook one up to your tractor, but keep that in mind in case you start looking. Prices for used should be cheap. I got lucky living in this rural area that I've found everything I wanted at a good price. I traveled 75 miles and back to get the box blade, but it was worth it. You should look at the "tip" I put here regarding using a 1" pvc spacer to prevent the pins from snapping off of attachments. It's a problem for some attachments. It might come in handy for that box blade. Of course, I'm assuming it would make a difference.
Great idea, John; I can do that, "Thanks". I'm fortunate to have gotten a box blade, bush hog and tractor all from the same guy, and it's really all I need right now, to do clearing, clean up of trees and debris from hurricanes. I was so lucky; every time I was looking for a tractor and found one worth having, it would be gone when I called. This time I sincerely prayed about it, kept looking and everything worked out perfectly for me. He said when he delivered it; you wouldn't believe how many are calling for that tractor now since you bought it; and started naming all states they were calling from.
As I stated earlier in this thread somewhere, COVID and other political events have cause a spike in demand for hobby farming equipment. I think it was a place called Everything Attachments that opened a second manufacturing facility to double production for it. I'm angry I did not buy a bush hog before prices spiked. Do you have a Tractor Supply near you? They got all the stuff that you need. When I first got my tractor, I bought the heaviest chain they had. I've since bought smaller gauge chain because it does what I need and it's easier to wield. You've probably used this stuff more than I have in your life, but...I bought lengths of chain that do not have the hooks permanently attached. I bought the hooks separately: It's easier to put this where I need it for each job and let the excess chain dangle than it is to use a long chain with fixed hooks and try to wrap the excess around stuff in order to hook the end. Every time I'm in there I go by the chain section and pick up another odd & end. They got a wide variety of chain quick-connect stuff that's plenty strong for most of what I do. Sometimes I don't bother with a hook and I just attach the 2 ends of the chain together using one of these, or using some other part that will do the same thing: The best thing is I get a lot of use out of this stuff and it doesn't break the bank.