| Iceman56 - 1/13/2026 09:20 How would a new combine with full warranty not increase production?
If the combine that it is replacing is still getting the job done timely with minimal repair cost, I don't see how it increases production or lowers cost.
Some how, it needs to return actual money to the operation in order to pay for itself. Whether that is through lower repair costs, lower operating costs, less labor cost or increased throughput.
And if it gets to the point that it actually saves enough money or generates enough additional revenue to pay for itself, it’s no longer going to provide a tax benefit, it will be creating additional tax liability.
I look at machinery costs as a necessary evil that should be minimized, not as an investment or a tax strategy.
Edited by Kooiker 1/13/2026 23:02
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Crop budget - combine cost
