Comment by thih9

Early tractors were attempted in 1800s but most farmers ignored them as they were complex, expensive and occasionally exploded[1].

Sounds familiar.

[1]: “However, even though steam-powered tractors provided an alternative to draft animals, the size, mechanical complexity and risk of explosion rendered these tractors unusable for most farms.” https://www.volocars.com/blog/history-of-tractors-in-agricul...