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Steve51
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My New Helping Hand

Post by Steve51 » Sat Aug 10, 2019 7:53 pm

I am getting older and less ambitious so bit the bullet a purchased a helping hand.

John Deere compact tractor with some quick detach attachments. (Front end loader; Backhoe, Mid mount mower). Since getting the tractor, I have also purchased a set of forks and a 5 ft. tiller (much to my wife's dismay).

So far, the tiller and front end loader have been very useful. My son also used the backhoe to run a water line to his barn lot and then had to use it to dig a grave for their 13 year old Golden Retriever that died. The dog grew up with their 2 sons and was a big part of their family.
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Re: My New Helping Hand

Post by RanchRoper » Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:03 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss, they are family members for sure.

Nice tractor, now you can work 18 hrs a day....
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Re: My New Helping Hand

Post by markiver54 » Sat Aug 10, 2019 9:25 pm

I can totally understand the helping hand!
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Re: My New Helping Hand

Post by BigAl52 » Sat Aug 10, 2019 10:18 pm

Sorry for the loss of the Golden. They are one of my favorite dogs. So kind and gentle. Tractor looks great Im sure you will enjoy that for a long time. Nothin runs like a Deere
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