New 1992 jd 4760

[blackpowder]

Answer, you don't. You remove the obsolete Steiger manual transmission, and install a twin disc/Fujitec powershift for which parts are readily available.

And you don't pay $150 per hour for labor for repetitive low skilled menial assembly line jobs.

That will still cost $50k.

I feel too old to go through another 80s 90s. Hopefully im done when frame off restorations of tractors become economical.

[AlbertaFarmer5]

That will still cost $50k.

I feel too old to go through another 80s 90s. Hopefully im done when frame off restorations of tractors become economical.

What is total lifetime cost of emmissions systems on a new machine? Include the additional purchase price, downtime, how much of the purchase price is recapturing the inevitable warranty costs, DEF, repairs, service calls, eventual delete, and putting it back on to be sold?

[blackpowder]

Ill give you that.
But there are better choices than a 9000 Steiger with a standard.
An STX 500 or 550 will have 110 lbs/hp, 800 rubber, QSX Cummins, powershift, and upgradeable hydraulics.