The other replies mentioned tooling and equipment but it's also very, very important for farmers to have mechanics and spare parts available nearby. Farmers oft

The other replies mentioned tooling and equipment but it's also very, very important for farmers to have mechanics and spare parts available nearby. Farmers often only have one or two days to harvest and when stuff breaks down, it needs to get fixed asap. Every hour counts and a day long delay can result in losses in the tens of thousands of dollars. So a competitor not only needs to make better tractors and equipment but also needs a tight supplier network across the region or country. Plus tractors are just computers on wheels nowadays. The amount of technology in modern machinery is mind boggling. Some German (and possibly others) farmers are streaming their day work on Twitch and give interesting insights into modern farming.