Alberta startup sells no-tech tractors for half price

Post by Nition » Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 1:19 AM UTC

numpad0 wrote: post #449

jmward01 wrote: post #59

I want this for cars but to keep the modern powertrain. So an EV without the tracking/touch screens, etc etc. Or an internal combustion engine car that is just simple and efficient (and again, no tracking). I'll take the low-tech but nice features like heated seats and power windows still thank you.

People who says this never even consider Nissan Leaf. "Because the charging..." or whatever. So consumers DO want all-touchscreen disposable cars like Tesla - it's similar to how disposable phones had replaced phones with removable batteries(even among IP rated phones). Wallets vote strongly against consumers.

Post by rrr_oh_man » Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 1:28 AM UTC

mikestorrent wrote: post #457

Ancapistani wrote: post #434

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Without going too far into the weeds here, IMO this experience is representative of gun rights, zoning, and all sorts of other differences between urban and rural. Rural kids are put into situations where they are expected to rely fully on themselves, with life-or-death consequences, from a young age. When your pre-teen is driving a machine on their own that could easily kill them or those around them, giving them a…

I don't "want" to extend childhood; but where I live makes it a little difficult to let my kids roam the way I did. Go too far one way and you're heading into busy highway traffic hell, go too far the other way and you're heading into hobo territory. Wish I could move; I could sell this overpriced place and almost retire.... not under my control

Post by laughing_man » Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 1:30 AM UTC

Hasz wrote: post #20

I think this is a reaction to the incredibly locked down ecosystem that most of these mfgs are pushing. However, the tech exists for a reason and is not inherently bad, the issue is the lock-in, the lack of choice and interoperability. IMO, there is plenty of space for an OEM who can play nice with others, offer an open (and vibrant ecosystem), and keep users coming back by choice, not by lock-in.

Post by hedora » Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 1:32 AM UTC

Post by [deleted] » Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 1:35 AM UTC

jp0d wrote: post #469

missedthecue wrote: post #416

I wonder how sustainable the business model is. Eventually, you saturate the market with your tractors, and if they work as advertised, they are owned and maintained for decades. A lot of people are out there farming with 60-80 year old tractors. I would suspect most of the OEM parts that need replacing are where most wear and tear is happening (the engine). Those parts come from Cummins, not this startup. In the mea…

> maximize shareholder dividends This is the whole reason why middle class is dying and power and wealth are being consolidated amongst the rich.