SK, glad you restarted this thread.
As to the drill, if its getting the job done in a timely enough manner, and you know how to maintain and repair it, why would you change unless there is a big economic benefit.
My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting SK at the family homestead. Couple of observations. Real friendly, down home folks. Proud of their state and hometown. Good kids. Well equipped shop. Older equipment but well maintained and not beat up. Well liked and respected in their community. Chevy people
Definitely flat landers
(said the guy who grew up among rolling hills) Well maintained property. Most of you already knew this about SK but might be a few newcomers who don't know him yet.
GF, as to the Right to repair issues of the manufacturers, if that doesn't get sorted out, look for lots of small farmers to get bought up by the big ones.