Need some insight on price of parts

[AlbertaFarmer5]

Here is the update. The Pricess Auto solenoid was a regular style, did not work. I begrudgingly coughed up the $100.00!for the AgCo solenoid. I asked if it was a continuous duty and parts person said the description on the computer says “starter solenoid”. Fair enough, lesson learned. I will buy one from Amazon for $22.00 and try to replace on another 4880.

AF5, it is surprising how much farming can be accomplished by the old Deere Versatile MF Ford NH and Case Steger tractors. Some have 9000-15000 hourrs on them with some repairs for sure. I am on the outside loooking in and my observation is that when the new tractors fail or throw a code, it wont drive 100 feet without requiring a service call. We are paying more than ever before to become dependants.

I bought a MF 4880 that was pulling a 66ft seed hawk with 2 fans. Previous owners had set it up. It works well for my stuff. Im not sure I would have the skill to set it up but a person could pay to have it done. .

I have one piece of equipment about to hit 30,000 hours. Main field tractor just turned 40 years old. Main feeding tractor is over 50 Years old, had 8000 hours when the tach quit 30 years ago.

I have nothing against technology, I understand it, and with the right tools, can diagnose it. But I am against having to buy proprietary sensors and actuators at absurd prices when something does go wrong, and being unable to find a work around easily.

[hobbyfrmr]

I have one piece of equipment about to hit 30,000 hours. Main field tractor just turned 40 years old. Main feeding tractor is over 50 Years old, had 8000 hours when the tach quit 30 years ago.

I have nothing against technology, I understand it, and with the right tools, can diagnose it. But I am against having to buy proprietary sensors and actuators at absurd prices when something does go wrong, and being unable to find a work around easily.

I can barely understand a continuous duty solenoid🙂