John Deere 3039R Compact Tractor Review
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- John Deere 3039R Compact Tractor Review. Please subscribe, Like & comment if you like this video and help support my channel. In this episode I go into a lot more detail on my new 2020 John Deere 3039R farm tractor with loader and snowblower. I show you a complete walkaround of the exterior and interior and briefly explain how the controls in the cab work. I also show you guys some real life usage of the loader and snowblower right after a big dumping of snow. Go over some of the pros and cons I have found so far. Hopefully you will find the info in this video useful in deciding your next tractor purchase. Cheers. #johndeere #tractor #snowblower
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Sorry folks, the tires are actually R4's. Made a mistake while filming.
Gm Chad! I love your Big Green Tractor!!! I’m glad you got what you needed. It will make all your farm chores a lot more comfortable for you. Congratulations. Sally
morning Sally, so true eh...I'm excited to get going on some of my projects this year, if this snow would just hurry up and melt lol. Thanks for following along Sally, have a good one, Chad.
Bought my 3039R with cab 3 yrs ago. I bought the wheel weights for mine. They were ridiculously priced but I don’t want calcium potentially eating my rims. In my eyes wheel weights are a must. I just last summer got a 3pt hitch pallet fork. So I now have the heavy weight on the rear tires where big & heavy stuff needs to be. 840 hrs on mine so far. I plowed 206 driveways last winter with it and average $120/hr cash money.
great idea with the rear forks. You're getting some good use out of yours. I was riding dirty today for a few hours blowing snow.
Thank you for your video... I just bought the exact tractor today. Mine has a front loader and a rotary cutter. I live in Texas and the cab completely sold me... thank you
Excellent, glad it was helpful. Gotta have the ac down in Texas too eh. Enjoy the new toy.
Nice video, just got a JD 3033r with loader and backhoe. Love it.
oh nice a backhoe would be so cool and fun to use eh. Enjoy your JD, I love using mine and this one is not too big but big enough. Cheers.
EXACTLY what I’m looking for. This video was a great help!! 👍👍
Perfect!, glad it was useful. This tractor is getting a lot of use this summer too. I've been doing a lot of gravel work, mulch etc. Moving compost around and the forks are a must. just yesterday the forks helped me lift a pallet of shingles up to the chicken house roof...otherwise I would have had to lift each pack up the ladder. Plus I feel like the 3039R is just big enough, but not too big where you start getting into the real big bucks. In a cold climate a cab is a plus too so the snow doesn't get blown back into your face when using a blower. Chad.
Exactly same feeling on buying a new tractor!
One owner, you know what it’s been through, great warranty, great resale value.
I’m looking at the 2023 3038R with a cab, and I’m in Montana. Same attitude on staying warm as well.
When I snowblow, it always seems to fly in my face.
Right on, best of luck and enjoy your new toy when u get it.
Nice!! We went with the 2023R last year. Big help around the farm!
yeah eh the amount of money it would cost to pay someone to clear my driveway will pay for the tractor in 4 years alone. Nevermind all the other jobs this machine will make easier and faster. And it's fun too lol. Cheers, Chad.
@@HiddenSpringFarm Bingo!!
Good stuff. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. 👍🏼
appreciate you watching.
cool man thank you!! amazing tractor, beautiful barn and beautiful land!!
Really appreciate that feedback. It’s always a fun time here at the Farm. Filmed the tractor clearing a dumping of 14” of snow today. It was fun in the sun. Cheers, Chad.
Great Review, looking to get the same setup. Thanks for taking the time to post
Thanks for watching! few other brands are good too I've just always wanted the green one lol. This tractor has been amazing on the farm...I do sooo much with it.
That's a great tractor! Congrats. Love the cab.
Thanks bud it’s working out great so far.
They outta sponsor you bro! Ya got me wanting one. I think I’m gonna eventually buy the Jon deer cub cadet... rad visit chad! 😃🍺🤙🔥
I know right Johnny, I’m like a jd salesman eh bro! Springs right around the corner...I’m itchin to get started on some projects. Have a good one bud 👊 🍻
Hey chad, just ordered my 3046r cab model tractor.
Just waiting for it to get in and I’m search for UA-cam videos on 3 series tractors to scratch my itch haha.
Great video!
Oh man Tyler, you’re gonna love it! Stay warm in winter, stay cool in summer. No snow or dust in your face 😆 Lots of power and torque. The 3 series is not too small but not too big. Once you go bigger so does the price tag. I just got my pallet forks yesterday and my pto wood chipper 2 weeks ago, I’m having a ball playing with my new toys. Enjoy your rig and have fun. Chad.
@@HiddenSpringFarm oh man!!! I’m jealous of your wood chipper!
Yeah I’m up in Michigan. So, we might be a tad bit colder and less snow......... but it’s still cold and I’m excited for the heat in the winter.
Thanks for the quick response!
Fun video. I will never own a tractor. I just think you're pretty entertaining. Thanks for sharing. Becky from Kansas City
really appreciate that feedback Becky. the encouragement helps keep it going. Chad.
Thank you. Great video. Important to see the features you real like and use
Glad it was helpful!
I bought a 3039R and the weekend it was delivered, we had a thaw and I got it good and stuck. Still love it though.
Nice, Yeah we’re thawing out pretty good here too, lots of muck.
For those long stretches of blowing snow in reverse I’d consider buying a rear camera kit. Most of them come with a 9 inch screen for easier viewing.
Mount the camera inside to keep it clean for better vision.
There are several vids on UA-cam for your reference.
You can find them pretty cheap pretty much everywhere these days to.
that's actually a really great idea Steve. Thanks for the tip. I hadn't even thought of it. Snows only a couple of months away so I gotta be ready. Cheers, Chad.
Honestly IMO this is one of the best tractor reviews I’ve seen, most of them are just boring. This one is a pretty interesting one.
Really appreciate that feedback Erik. I’m loving the tractor and I’m putting it to good use this spring. Thanks for watching, Chad.
Nice! I'm in the market for a tractor so I'm trying to figure out which models for each brand I should look at. Right now most all of them are doing 0% for 84 months so it is very very tempting. :) I only have 1.5 acres right now but I'd like to move to a little farmette kind of property at some point so I'm not against buying more tractor now to be prepared for the future.
Thanks for watching Patrick. I was in the same boat as you in thinking what the future might hold for me and my plans. I have 90 acres here but I just lease 40 acres of hay to my neighbors horse farm so they do all the work. But what I wanna do the hay in the future? What if I wanna pull some heavy duty dump trailers when I build a pond? so I wanted to invest in a tractor that wasn't too tiny and weak but not too big either cause as you know they are all super expensive no matter what brand. I feel like it comes down to personal choice though. I like the name John Deere and was always taught they were the best. GM vs Ford? Honda vs Toyota? They are all good right. my 2nd choice was the similar Kubota(forgot the model I was looking at) but settled on the John Deere 3039R cause its tough enough for my needs now and in the future AND a dealer is only a few km's away whereas a Kubota is an hour away so getting it serviced is easy. I'm enjoying this tractor though. This years it's moving gravel, mulch, etc. making trails in the forest, chipping wood with my new woodland mills chipper. moving pallets etc. It's getting worked this summer. Anyways good luck you you bud and Cheers, Chad.
Wish I had that seat driving lift truck at Ford Motor Company, retired now. Great video.
I hear ya especially the air ride seat is much easier on your back
hi, Chad i love your intro ( chronicles of a farm stay startup here at the hidden spring farm...).the tractor looks great. i also was wondering if you know that is .Is there any big difference between an automatic transmition tractor from a manual. because around here they have never seen an automatic tractor we have only stick shifts.
Appreciate the feedback, glad to know i’m doing something right eh. Honestly, I’ve never driven a stick tractor. I’d imagine it wouldn’t make much difference for these small type compact tractors that do only easy jobs. It sure is a lot more convenient for me to drive though, and auto trannies have come a long way over the years. Have a good one, Chad.
Great review👍
Thank you! Cheers!
I really enjoyed your video I had a Deere 4410 tractor I’d for many years n I am looking at purchasing a 3049 r with cab but I don’t want to tell my wife what it cost , I live by Brandon mn your a cool dude 😊
Better to ask for forgiveness than permission, am I right?
What a happy world we would have if everyone owned a tractor😀
Oh yeah! Tractors for everyone! lol
Good video.
Thnx so much 🚜
It’s a nice little rig. I prefer blue tractors, but this thing is nice! Grapple is the most useful implement. I spent ten years on a dairy farm, and the grapple can save your back!
Thnx bud, New H are great too, similar price points too. Gotta get me a grapple one day. See ya, Chad.
@@HiddenSpringFarm our loader buckets were modified to accept a grapple claw on top, it was nice because we didn’t have to change implements. If you’re ever interested hit me up and I’ll send you some photos 🤙
I have the 3039R with the cab and it's scary when being on uneven ground.
I just purchased 6" Bora wheel spacers.
I live on a hill and and a lot of opportunity to tip over. I think the 6" spacers will do the trick on the back, it's going to be a wait and see for spacers on the front.
I have a 2016 and have never regretted buying this tractor.
I have a front mounted snow blower because I can look straight ahead.
I do have the work lights on the back.
I'm going to install the LED light bulbs.
That’s great that you’re pleased with the tractor as am I so far. I didn’t go for spacers yet as I’m worried the wheels will protrude further than the bucket and blower. I’m leaning towards getting the rear tires loaded with calcium as my farmer neighbor suggested. But it definitely gives me stomach butterflies when going over uneven ground as I’m sure most cab tractors this size would do. Thanks for sharing Bob.
@@HiddenSpringFarm Check with your dealer about the wheel spacers. I have a 2019 3039r with cab and I was told by my dealer that John Deere no longer recommends or will install wheel spacers on the 3R series. The front does not have room for them. The axel also can fail because it was not designed for the added stress that the spacers put on them. So if you do install the spacers on the rear (like many people do) it could invalidate your warranty. What I have done is loaded my rear tires and always have extra ballast on the rear. You can also install the front rims inside out to gain a little wider stance. Also be sure to carry your loads as low as possible to keep the center of gravity low. After my warranty is up I will probably add 2" -3" spacers on the rear tires.
@@jtf320 hi James thanks for the comment. Since the video I did get the tires loaded and it helped a lot. I was actually more worried about using my snowblower and the wheels being wider than the blower, but you make a lot of great points. I think most of my tippy issues are cause I’m always up in the woods on a mountain. Once I invest in a small excavator I can dig out a bunch of trails and switchbacks it’ll help keep the tractor level. Appreciate you watching bud, Chad.
Thanks, what is the advantage of rear snow blower compared to a front snowblower? I’m ordering mine this week.
We’ll the rear fit best for me here on the farm cause it allows me to use the bucket on the front to move snow if needed, move bakes and feed etc. Also it is a lot more affordable, a front mount is more expensive and requires a pto connect. Turning sideways in my seat is not such a big deal for me but might be for some with stiff necks. To each his own I guess.
I’ve got a bobcat 743 1992 model with cab and heater box. Had it for like 8 years. I am looking at getting the 3R Deere cab unit. So nice. But very expensive. Haha
Yeah it's pricey and I bought it new too. It's only money lol. Hopefully the only tractor I'll ever buy. It's doing the job for me though. Getting lots of use out of it this year. Thanks for watching bud.
I have a 1025r but a little bigger is always better. Love the cab. I have the mauser cab and winter blowing is warm and cozy. I like the front mount blower so I hope that is an option on the 3039r cheers and enjoy some serious fun!
Those are not shear pins on the 3 point hitch. Those most likely are Grade 8 pins if you break those you have done some damage! You have shear pins on the snowblower and probably have a set of spares on it somewhere. Shear pins are meant to protect your PTO and engine.
I guess those pins just lock whatever attachment you have onto the 3 pt hitch eh.
@@HiddenSpringFarm yep, if you get more 3PH implements you may want to get a quick hitch then you don’t have to mess with those pins and can swap implements in seconds.
what cab option did you get? There are three listed? Does it have AC?
I can't remember bud but it has heat, ac, radio, wipers, lights, sun visor. AC is a must in the summer and of course heat is a must in winter. I'm happy I spent the money for a cab in our climate...stay cool and out of the sun and the snow doesn't get blown back into my face on the blustery winter snowblowing days.
There are a dozen or more grill guard vids on youtube, you may want to check them out.
They weld screens on them to make them much better..
Nice, I’ll look into it, Cheers, Chad.
Instead of spacers I'd get calcium put in the tires. My dad has a 5101e jd and did that. Even our other tractors growing up have calcium to. Id suggest watching tractor time with Tim on you tube. 😀 when I gwt my 3039r I'll be getting a snow scoop on the front and snowblower for the back.
Calcium have the same effect as spacers? It’s not really an issue anywhere else on my property except for the woods, go over the slightest uneven ground feels awfully tippy. I’ll look into the calcium though. I’m loving my tractor though. I just got my forks a while back and I still haven’t put my bucket back on, such an essential implement. I wouldn’t have survived without my snowblower go on ya for getting yourself setup nice. Have a great one, Chad.
@@HiddenSpringFarm they do yeah. Calcium rly holds the tractor down. Rly happy you got the forks. Next you need a grape eh 😎
Great video - thanks. Do you have a mower deck that you use? I have 10 ac to cut and looking for a good tractor / mower combination. Thanks.
I didn’t want the mower deck, for now I just use a 350x lawn tractor there a lot of diesel just to mow. but I do need a bigger one…zero turns we’re just so expensive. Didn’t want the big tractor tires to be tearing up our lawn areas. Maybe think about a flail mower attachment or a brush hog or something. But if u just need a mower I’d go with a zero turn. I use the tractor for practically everything around the property so it suits my needs.
@@HiddenSpringFarm That's where I am too. Lot's more for the tractor to do on the homestead. Thanks for the info. Peace.
crazy question. I'm new to tractors. Do they sell like RVs at an assumed 30% off MSRP, or are they like recent cars selling at MSRP?
I don’t think so, up here in Canada anyway. This beast was $63k (Canadian $)including tax (13%) I got the loader and a rear hydraulic snowblower with it.
John deere is simply the best
nice
we need a small tractor just like yours for our horse club but can i ask you how much did it cost with the loader and everithing
With the cab, loader and snowblower it was 63k Canadian. That was 3 years ago too.
Where'd you get the seat cover?
Great vid, by the way...
oh I picked it up at a store here called Princess Auto, a lot cheaper than a JD brand cover. Appreciate you watching Roy.
Question how come you don't use your mid pto and put snow blower in front?
Well it’s just a preference. Rear blowers are much more powerful than on the front. Front blowers are more expensive too Plus I like the ability to use the bucket whenever I need to. If you’re only dealing with a small amount of light snow a front blower would work too. 🚜
@@HiddenSpringFarm I did not know that. Thanks for info.👍
Do you get a sore neck having to turn your head all the time while operating the blower?
Haha the first few times while I was getting used to it but I’ve got a way of twisting my whole body by sitting halfway off the seat 😆 I wanted the use of a loader or blade so I opted for a rear model. In a different situation I definitely would have gotten a front mounted.
@@HiddenSpringFarm Fair enough mate.
Enjoying your videos too really wholesome content.
Ash Carter really appreciate that feedback 🙏
I am thinking of getting the 3039r…do you think it’s a good tractor for 12 acres ?
definitely good for 12 acres. we have 90 acres and I use it to snowblow our long driveway in winter and use it for wood chipping, towing, digging, moving mulch, gravel, soil etc. Can't go wrong with this tractor cause it's not too small, but it's not too big either.
Both doors opening is even more convenient if it rolls onto the left side 😉
Yeah right on! I never thought of that lol
Too help with foggy windows is turn on the AC, even in the cold it will pull the moisture out.
thnx for the tip I'll try that.
What did it cost to get the tractor with the cab in the loader arms in the bucket money doesn't matter to me I just want to know what I'm getting into
Canadian dollars I paid 63k for the tractor with cab, loader, rear snowblower. That was a few years ago too.
Nice tractor, just to be clear, those are R4 industrial tires, not R1 Ag tires.
They are most definitely R4 tires, still tear into a soggy lawn a bit but great for snow and in the woods. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment. Chad.
I hope you ask John Deere for sponsorship if you get enough views on reviewing all the equipment you've bought.
There r4 tires you need r1 for ags
I know I made that mistake lol. I made up for it with enthusiasm though eh.
A 3046R is not big for a 90 acre homestead. Your "friends" just don’t understand, lol. You could easily have a 5 series, and they are much wider and more stable. Also the rear tires can be turned two ways to change its width, so make sure you have the deepest dish side out for max stability. As long as you don’t use the mid mount mower deck, wheel spacers will help some. John Deere doesn’t recommend spacers on the 3 series, but aftermarket ones are available. If you have the mid-mount PTO option, you can get a front mount PTO driven blower that is very powerful, and put a snow plow or box blade on the rear for the times when you need to push some snow.
All good points. I still think it's fine for me. It clears the snow with ease and i can move the snow if needed. I can chip wood, use the loader, pallet forks, skid logs etc...that's all I need it for really. Of course I'd love to have a bigger tractor, but more money, more insurance etc. I use a x350 lawn tractor for my mowing, I'd love a zero turn but it was double the price for the same deck width. Maybe one day. The issue I have with the lawn tractor is they don't have air ride seats so my back gets wrecked with I'm mowing for a few hours.
a front snow blower is so much easier to handle / put a blade on the rear, windrow with -blade blow with blower each pass . Alaska
How's your tractor been holding up?
Amazing. Everything I need to do on the property is easier and more fun. Lots of snow this year and it’s handles our long driveway no problem. I have the wood chipper on now to get some mulch made. No regrets so far. I need a grapple though, that’s next on my list. Cheers.
Those look like R4 tires, are you sure those are at tires.
sure is possible, but for sure they're not turf tires though eh.
Those are actually R4 tires they are inbetween Turf and AG tires! I have the R4's also! they dont tare up the lawn and they offer great traction
Yeah I know I made that mistake but you’re right on though, they do fine on the lawn and I use my tractor in the woods too. Cheers bud.
It’s hard to see but those look like R4 tires not AG they should put rear lights on the cab standerd equipment like every one else
lol definitely R4 my bad, I was just so excited. The cab was like an extra 15k or something you'd think it would have a set of rear lights eh. Appreciate you watching my video. I am loving the tractor though, it's getting a ton of hours in this summer from helping me make trails in the woods, wood chipping, loading soil, gravel, mulch etc. Cheers, Chad.
On that tractor you don't need space or just reverse the wheels front and back it'll give you a couple more inches on each side
I've loaded the tires with calcium and that helped a lot but thanks for the suggestion. I'll keep it in mind if needed.
Good video I did look at John Deere 3039R and I thought it was to small in size especially in width and with can on way to top heavy that's why ballast box in on there. I ended up getting Kubota L4060 just a lot more tractor and I think lot more safer. Kubota was $4000 more but was 4 more horsepower and was a 4 cylinder Deere is a 3. Bigger bucket and heavier steel with quick attached. If $$$ is a big factor then go with Deere but look at the Kubota L4060 and you will see the difference and where the extra
$$$ comes in and also make sure you add rim guard for rear tires that will add weight to back of tires it's a $300 add on. Also both brand of tractors have great resale value
Appreciate the comment. When searching I narrowed my list down to Kubota and JD. I felt like they're both great manufacturers and have a good history, it just came down to personal choice I guess. Availability was also an issue up here as everything was affected due to the corona. I'll be putting wheel spacers on the rear cause yes it does get a bit tippy in certain situations. and I really liked the JD forward & reverse pedal setup. Anyways I do appreciate you watching and enjoy the Kubota, it'll be a great tractor for you I'm sure.
Those are Lynch pins not shear pins. Has nothing to do with them shearing off. The spring-loaded part is so you can disconnect them and take them off easily
Chad do not put cloride in your tires it will eat up your wheels and turn um to rust. There's better alternatives
Love the tractor wish I had one but ouch the price tag is nuts.
yeah I paid 63k, but I love it. I used it blowing snow for over 2 hours today.
Technically it's three exits supposedly you only use the left hand door it's the one that's got the step the other doors will let's face it if anything ever happens or roll over or whatever you want to be able to get out of the other door that you can get to or even the back glass that I think on yours as well as all the ones I've seen open as well so you can get out of it if you have to 3 series are pretty narrow so they can be a little rolly I've got a 35-20 which they don't make no more but it's in our series it's the same thing pretty much it's a great tractor but I don't have the cab on it I wish it did but I don't want to come across what God gave me so I just give God praise for it again I will be going up to probably a four or five series for the next tractor only because there's a lot you can do with the 3 series but then the heavier work you get especially plowing and things of that nature you really need the bigger tractor to pull you know your your field implements bottom plow shank you know cultivator all kinds of things like that you really and if you want to cover any ground you know having the bigger tractor you can pull wider implements wider planner if the business gets bigger then we'll go to bigger tractors but we'll grow as it grows as the Lord wills it and if you don't then we'll give God praise for where we're at because he knows better than I do especially with the future
I'm ok with this tractor for now. It clears the snow and moves dirt with ease. Chips woods easily too. If I ever get into any kind of serious farming I'd need a bigger machine for sure. It's definitely tipsy at times on uneven ground that's why I have the tires loaded with calcium now.
Kubota Grand L 3560 >... where abouts in Ontario bud?....sounds like Southern Ontario
oh we're in Horseshoe Valley area, close to Orillia and Barrie
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Thanks for sharing! I'll check it out.
Those are industrial tires not ag tires
I know I know, R4's I made a mistake in the video. It's great that a lot of people are paying attention though eh lol cause I've been corrected several times. It's all good. What did u think of the video? You have a tractor or in the market? I've used the tractor so much this year so happy with my purchase. Chad.
Love the options on this tractor, but if you are looking to farm with this you are going to get yourself killed. Do not attempt to bail hay with this. Its way to small. It is a good tractor to mow grass and roto till your garden. I'm sure for snow it's a beast. I love the tractor otherwise.
It sure is a beast in the snow. You're probably right about larger farming stuff and I'm not sure I want to push the tractor to it's absolute limits either. I'll be using it a lot this year as we're redoing our garden so I'll have tons of soil and manure to move. I really love having a cab, not sure why anyone would buy one without. It stays pretty clean in there and I stay warm and cool with no snow blowing back in my face lol. Cheers, Chad.
Those are R4 industrial tires not R1 Ag tires. Maybe it's the U. S. Canadian exchange? eh? 🤣
Yes yes they are R4's I know, I know. I was just so excited. lol.
@@HiddenSpringFarm I'm buying my 3046R this week. Putting the final addons down on the order form to ship. 👍 Thanks for the great videos!
@@brustertootwopointo4644 Oh man that's so awesome, you're gonna love it.
@@HiddenSpringFarm I'm sure I will. I have had a 1025R and now a 2038R and moving up to a 3046R Cab because my wife and I are buying 5 acres in Southern California and I am tired of sunburn, sweating and inhaling dust when I'm on the tractors. So it's now time for a cab and the 3 family will do the trick. Best of all, my current implements will all work with the new, bigger tractor so it's a win! I have never had an issue with any of my JD tractors so I'm sticking with the Deere line. Ramona California...here we come! I used to live in NY on the Canadian border and I can honestly say that I DO NOT miss the winters and the snow! Except for maybe at Christmas time. lol Again, thanks for the videos and I will continue to watch...
Good tractor can do a lot in farm new friend here full support,if you have time come to my home wana hug co'z im baby.
You didn't say anything about the Plastic hood and fenders. No one ever talk about all the Plastic on a John Deere. A Plastic Tractor. I would hate having the snow blower on the back. Can't wait to have to keep looking around to snow blow. Trally bad over all tractor.
To each his own. I don't mind the fenders or the hood, they don't dent as easily. but steel tractors such as Kubota are great tractors too, I just wanted a JD all my life. I get on in the tractor just fine, I actually am getting a lot of use this year with all the snow last winter then all the wood chipping and compost moving. I like having the option to move snow with the loader if I need to so having the blower on the rear allows me to keep the loader on. What tractor do you own? I'm guessing not a JD eh. Anyways appreciate you watching bud and for taking the time to comment. Chad.
Shear pins?????????????? Maybe learn a bit more about the great product you're flogging before you hurt yourself.
Hey Fred thanks for watching bud, do I at least get points for enthusiasm? Haven’t been hurt yet though it took a bit to get the pto shaft off 😆 I’m loving my JD though truly, I’m sure getting a lot of use this spring. You’d be proud of me 😉 (those are definitely not shear pins, my bad) Chad.
@@HiddenSpringFarm Hey, just giving you a bit of a ribbing. I'm fairly new at this tractor stuff too. Learn as we go, carefully.
I❤JD 😊