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More like, never use their tractors without them phoning home first. Probably to look for illicit parts, or make sure the combine license is up to date and pa
by b112 3y ago
More like, never use their tractors without them phoning home first.
Probably to look for illicit parts, or make sure the combine license is up to date and paid.
Can't do that, if connectivity is spotty.
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