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We all know how tough and reliable John Deere tractors are, but our pride increased even more when a reader came to us with a 1980 John Deere 4040 with over 20,000 hours AND the original motor. But wait, there’s more! He also has a 1985 John Deere 2550 with just under 20,000 hours. He purchased the 4040 with only 600 hours on it, and the 2550 with only 850 hours on it. Until recent engine block cracks, he had been using both of them on his farm in Ontario, Canada. He described these two tractors as “true work horses,” a statement we absolutely agree with.

As most of us make the transition to colder weather, it doesn’t hurt to think back to golf season, and some of the John Deere machines that help make it happen. Whether it’s a fairway drainage project or a revolutionary approach to mowing the entire course, the distance of separation between John Deere and the links is never far.

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The Waterloo Gasoline Traction Engine Company formed in 1893 and began making tractors. Things got off to a slow start, as they produced only four in their first three years. Not only was their output drastically low, but each of those tractors was returned by the buyer. Even so, the company eventually reorganized under a new name (Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company) and introduced the Waterloo Boy tractor in 1913. Thus, we were introduced to the two-cylinder, horizontal engine design that would see action for the next 46 years. Five years after production of the Waterloo Boy began, Deere & Company purchased Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company for $2.34 million. And though you could say their original tractor was a success, John Deere hasn’t left the brand untouched. Here’s a look at how a Waterloo Boy stacks up to a 2011 model.

Springtime is in full swing and if you are like most homeowners, you enjoy the look of a fresh cut lawn.  If you own a John Deere lawn mower, we’re sure that you take great pride in making sure that your lawn looks sharp.  Here is a collection of images and advice we’ve found around the web to help keep your lawn looking its best:

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CBS news reports on how to stripe your lawn like a pro:

• Maintain patterns by going back over lines, or every other line, to etch them in.