About 24 inches of snow last week. Another four inches Friday night. Then about eight inches last night. The first snow was light and fluffy. The second wasn’t bad. The snow last night was wet and heavy. Very heavy.
And so, I offer an homage to John Deere, the makers of my 6×4 Trail Gator with its 12 inch plow.
It’s sleeping now, having been hard at work at 5 a.m. this morning. It deserves a good rest, as it did its job magnificently.
This is what it looks like when it’s on vacation at the lake.
Thanks, John Deere. You built one hell of a machine, and it has served me well.
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SHG,
I am terribly jealous. My little JD tractor with plow is a great machine, but nothing compared to the mighty Trail Gator.
All the best.
RGK
PS Two summers ago a local farmer, who had lost his license, decided to drive his JD tractor throughout the county while staying on the side of the gravel roads. Local law enforcement were perplexed.
God bless the loopholes.
There aren’t many Gators on the north shore of Lawn Giland. It’s a shame, really.
OK, really stupid question: in a vehicle that small what’s the advantage of 6×4 over 4×4? Or does it just mean that the back 4 wheels are all drive wheels?
Both the back 4 wheels are drive wheels, when locked, and increases the weight bearing load. Plus, it just looks really badass.
“Plus, it just looks really badass.”
That sir, is a matter of opinion…
Damn right, and that’s my opinion and I’m sticking with it.
Is “snow” some legal term of art, or is it a word you just made up?
And what’s all that white stuff in that picture? Dandruff from the sky?
Bastard.
That is far more cool than the Kawasaki Mule I use while hunting on a friend’s ranch, although I can’t complain too much since I don’t have to pay for it. SHG, kudos for great taste in outdoor vehicles!
A backhoe and a little bit of inverse joy in wonder of hydraulics may server you well.
Destroy the swing set. Build a new one when your grandchildren are ready.
Let them pound the nails!
Talking about the weather is no weather at all.
Just saying.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c5dwksSbD34
As one who lives in the heart of Deere country, I am disappointed I didn’t see a skidsteer. Functional,fun and great for moving snow, dirt, drilling postholes (with the optional auger) as well s being available in a tracked model. Maybe a nice Arbor Day gift to yourself?