Last year we had the grass cut because we were not sure how often we would be a the Rivah house.  With the grass cutting season beginning in mid-April and extending to mid-October the cost mounts up quickly and in addition we need to bush-hog the reed grasses along the march 3 times to keep the invasive reeds from consuming our property.

My plan was to purchase a used tractor and a 60″ finish mower deck and take over the duties.  In addition this would provide a tractor with a loader to keep the  600′ of driveway in order.  Were planning on a big garden next spring when we move permanently to New Point.

After muck investigation I found that guys in Virginia do not like to part with their toys and buying a used tractor was going to mean a trip to PA, TX or IL for the inspection and then hire a trucker to transport to VA.  I would still have a tractor that was used I did find some with low hours of use, but you ned know how it was treated and maintained.

One evening we were coming back from an exploratory ride through Middlesex County and we passed Fleet Brothers a well established dealer of Massey Ferguson tractor in the area.  I stopped for a quick one over and then did some research in the the models and options available. I returned a few days later after talking with John Fleet III about potential models.  Three trips later I brought Pat along to help with the final decision.  The purchase was made on March 25, 2016 with a handshake and I took delivery on the 30th.