It's called cost reduction. The McKinsey/business school mantra these days is to make everything just strong enough to last the warranty period in average conditions, then sell high margin parts. Got to make that quarterly ROI to keep the shareholders happy and CEO bonuses.

The mantra also promotes the idea that companies exist and make decisions solely for the good of their shareholders, not customers, dealers or employees.

Have a heavy hay year like this and the shaft loads are much higher for longer than the computer program was programed for. Older JD products were designed differently. My 569 will be here as long as I am.