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Top 10 Reasons to Own a Compact Tractor

I owned an old classic gas tractor that was manufactured in the 1950’s. My Dad and I restored it to like new condition and it was a workhorse for us for many years. Because that tractor had been originally designed and constructed with quality workmanship and materials, it withstood the rigors of time and sixty years of use.

Although I loved that tractor and it continued to shoulder its share of work, it simply was underpowered and lacked the versatility available

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