Do Amish have tractors

Answer 1

Yes, but they can't use them in the field and they have to have iron wheels or iron wheels with rubber pads. Purpose for iron wheels is so they can't use it as a mode of transportation for long distances. Making it difficult to travel far keeps the community together. Tractors are used as a power unit in the barn area.

Answer 2

Maintaining Amish standards, but accepting some modernization to meet needs of living, requires compromise that must not disrupt the social structure. By rejecting certain types of modernity and accepting others, some Amish appear to the outside world to be contradicting themselves - hypocrites. However, from the viewpoint of Amish culture, there is no contradiction. One of the more pronounced inconsistencies is the use of an automobile...although he may not own a car, a member may accept rides and willingly hires an automobile with a driver to transport him from place to place. There was little hesitation when the Amish decided no to car ownership. It would separate the community in various ways. If only wealthy members could afford it, the car would bring inequality. Proud individuals would use it to show off their status, power and wealth. Cars would speed things up dramatically, disrupting the slow pace of Amish living. So, they will use them but not own them, for then things will surely get out of control.Type your answer here...