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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mattholew" data-source="post: 111853" data-attributes="member: 18395"><p>So, I've been thinking about replacing our old 843 with something newer or brand new, simply because it seems like every time I use it, something requires a repair (cylinder mounts breaking, hoses dry rotted and spraying, so on and so on). I love the simplicity of the 843 and I only use this for personal projects around the property. So I was thinking something like a Mustang 1500R might be a good choice, because its nearly as strong as the 843 (or at least when it was new), its built very similar in design and function of the 843, which is great. The only thing I have been thinking about lately is that the engine is a Yanmar Tier IV. I have not had any experience with these Tier IV diesels. Should I avoid them due to all the emmissions stuff they do to them now? For instance, I have a 1999 Ford F250 with a 7.3L, its loud and obnoxious like an 843 with the Isuzu, but its rock solid dependable and super simple to work on and diagnose compared to the nightmares under the hoods of the new trucks these days. Would I be better off just to continue to sink money into my 843 and freshen it up, or get a new Skid? Also, I love my wheeled 843 with the Grouser Bar Tracks on it. Not interested in Rubber Tracked models. Hope you guys can help me with this decision.</p></blockquote><p></p>