Demand Is Booming for New No Tech, Repairable Tractor

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Farmers increasingly prefer older, low-tech John Deere tractors due to repairability concerns.
Ursa Ag, a Canadian company, offers a new, repairable, "no-tech" tractor at half the cost of a Deere.
John Deere's repair monopoly locks farmers out of repairs, causing delays and crop losses.
Ursa Ag's tractor is marketed as "no frills" and "built to last," inspired by repairable electronics like Fairphone.
Farmers actively seek non-computerized machinery, such as 1987 models, to avoid tech-related issues.
Ursa Ag has received overwhelming demand from thousands of farmers in about 30 countries.
The company plans to triple production capacity, filling a niche for repairable, low-tech tractors.
The trend extends to appliances like dishwashers and refrigerators, with consumer pressure against unnecessary tech.
High-tech tractors have limited applications; many farming tasks don't require advanced technology.

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