Poll: Would you guys try this?
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ruggedmoose39 said:Hey analoglynx23, where on earth did you get the idea that my knowledge of tractors is limited to what I read online?
Look, hiddensailor14 hit on a good chunk of why this doesn't work, and I can certainly flesh out the rest of the story for you.
A tractor is a tool—a heavy-duty, working machine built to be tough because that’s exactly what it was designed for.
The real headache starts when people start abusing that heavy-duty build; they push them way past their limits, and eventually, you end up with tractors breaking down more often than something delicate like a sewing machine. And here's the kicker: a repair on a brand-new John Deere is going to cost you an absolute fortune, whereas fixing up those old clunkers from Rakovica might be half the price—but then again, they'll probably break down three times as often. If you factor in the reality of dealing with semi-pros or actual professionals who are using these things daily, you'll quickly see that your little plan isn't nearly as profitable as it looks on paper.
And don't even get me started on the potential accidents—God forbid. If you know anything about tractors, you know just how easy it is for one to roll over. If you don't, well, just take my word for it.
In theory, the concept is fine, but it needs to be part of a bigger picture. Like, if it were part of a full-scale family farm operation or some kind of rural agritourism setup—where you bring people in for a whole day, they help out from sunrise until the guest house is cleaned up at night, and you charge them for the experience—then we're talking. That could actually work.
But charging per $50 just for a sandwich and a quick tractor ride? It's way too expensive for the customer, and frankly, it's not worth the hassle of keeping everything running for you.