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John Deere Gator XUV 855D 4x4 Features:

Exclusive Quick-Clamp rail-based attaching system enables adding attachments like gun-boots, tool racks, sidewall extensions and more in seconds. Cargo box has optional factory spray-in bedliner and power lift. Independent double-wishbone long-travel

Tools for Tight Spaces

Invented in 1957 by Cyril and Louis Keller of Rothsay, Minn., to revmove manure from a turkey barn, they're now built by most major machinery manufacturers including Bobcat, John Deere, Caterpillar, Case, New Holland, Vermeer and Gehl.

Working Through Life's Challenges

John Deere, for example, has introduced several automation features for its equipment, allowing farmers to work more efficiently and with less physical effort. The range of disabilities and issues facing farmers are as varied as farming operations.

Brandt's continued success shows value of product diversification

Much of that growth is coming from Brandt Tractor, the largest privately held John Deere dealership in the world, with 21 of the construction and forestry equipment dealerships in Western Canada. "It's the large equipment - large wheel loaders,

Machinery and Tools Valued Over $10500 Stolen

SpeeCo Log Splitter; Husky Pro Air Compressor with attachments; Poulan Pro, Stihl and Craftsman chainsaws; Echo Weed Gas Trimmer, John Deere and Mastercraft Lawnmowers; Propane Heater 3000 BTU; Kubota portable generator; Lincoln Electric Arc Welder;

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If you live in an area with a heavy snowfall, opt for the blower. Your riding mower is not a heavy machine and if you have a, for example, eight or ten inch accumulation of wet snow the little machine may not even be able to push it, even with tire chains. Also, with a plow you need plenty of space to put the snow. Unless you can just push it out into the street, as the winter progresses you can easily run out of space to pile the snow with a blade. And if the city or municipal happens to plow your driveway shut you will still be shoveling. You will not have any of these problems with a blower. Of course a snow blower is more expensive to buy and maintain and if you should happen to have a gravel driveway, they certainly do not digest rocks at all well.

• Hondu also said:
  If you live in an area with a heavy snowfall, opt for the blower. Your riding mower is not a heavy machine and if you have a, for example, eight or ten inch accumulation of wet snow the little machine may not even be able to push it, even with tire chains. Also, with a plow you need plenty of space to put the snow. Unless you can just push it out into the street, as the winter progresses you can easily run out of space to pile the snow with a blade. And if the city or municipal happens to plow your driveway shut you will still be shoveling. You will not have any of these problems with a blower. Of course a snow blower is more expensive to buy and maintain and if you should happen to have a gravel driveway, they certainly do not digest rocks at all well.

You need to talk to your local JD dealer. Most of the time the consumer info is only half there. Don't bother asking Lowe's or Home Depot. They just sell the equipment.