A question that sooner or later arises before every landowner: to keep an old machine or invest in a new one. There is no definite answer, but there are factors that make the calculation more honest than emotions.
What is actually included in the cost of maintenance
Owners usually count fuel and repairs. In fact, there are more components:
fuel and lubricants;
scheduled consumables – filters, seals, repair kits;
emergency repairs;
cost of downtime during the season;
the owner’s time spent searching for parts and logistics.
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