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Originally Posted by Malewithatail
Most people have no idea of the complexity of modern farm machinery. Just the code for the engine/transmission computer is over 100,000 lines long. Basically unfix-able. Something goes wrong, software update needed.
Add in the auto steering mode, auto braking and navigation and its truly daunting. Even the steering motor has a microprocessor built into it, as I found out when repairing a issue last month. Indeed, each wheel has its own microprocessor and sensors to tell pressure and travel etc.
In relation to multiple smaller units, it hasn't been done, why ? Maybe the labor costs, and in agriculture, bigger is better, more reach, more production for the same inputs.
The sun doesn't always shine, nor does the wind always blow, hence a backup energy source will be needed.
Poles and wires in a paddock, imagine trying to steer a 30 or 40 meter wide boom around power poles spaced at 30 meter intervals. Insane idea, brought on by looking through the wavering end of a beer bottle to often.
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What a terrible response to my arguement with a terrible and untruthful character assination.
Obviously I am presenting so many good points you must resort to punching below the belt...well it wont work...Let me ask you this...how old is the machine you are talking about?
it new or second hand? Is it anything like the unit Glen is talking about?
Placing poles in a field something that is not possible you say on the one hand but you also say anything is possible. What is it to be? I can list probably a thousand engineering feats must harder than putting in a few posts and suggest your negativity is just that you dont want change and cant see a future beyond the internal combustion engine.
You should appologise for suggesting that I am a victim of the demon drink..shame on you.
Alex