Make The Most Of Your Acreage (NAPSA)—Withthe right tools, you can transform a country home into the estate of your dreams. Here’s an equipment primer with an easy way to rememberall the steps—the letter “M.” You need Machines thatlet you: Mow: a riding lawn mower. With all the comforts of a car, like cup holders, power outlets and sunshields, you may never wantto get off. Don’t let the smooth ride fool you; these mowerstackle tough terrain without sacrificing cut quality. Autility cart adds versatility. e Maneuver: a_ zero-turn radius mower. These commercialgrade mowers turn on a dime and cover multiple acres in little time. Rocks and debris can’t stop a Seven-Iron deck made of sevengauge steel that’s nearly a quarter-inch thick, letting your mower tackle almost any terrain. Manicure: portable power equipment. Use an edger and blower to keep non-grassy areas neat and clean; a chain saw to remove greenery andrecycle it into firewood. Keep shrubbery under control with a hedge trimmer. * Mobilize: utility vehicles. A Gator utility vehicle or utility ATV carries what you need overall sorts of terrain while limiting impact on the land. It’s small and maneuverable yet tough enough to do thejob. Maintain, Manipulate and Move: a compact utility tractor gives you the power andversatility to do any job, from building a fence to digging a pond. New equipment is easier to handle than ever and some companies even design controls for first-time Powerful and easy to use, a compactutility tractor can take on any job with the help of attachments. buyers. John Deere offers a Performance Tracking System that looks and operateslike a car dashboard and features “smart” controls to keep the tractor from stalling and alert you to problems. After purchasing, Match machines to tasks with attachments. Loaders, post-hole diggers, sprayers, tillers and snow-removal tools are among dozens available. The iMatch system on John Deere compact tractors lets you connect and disconnect attachments in seconds from the driver’s seat. It all starts with Money, but not as much as you might think. With a variety of financing options, package deals, discounts and revolving credit plans, dealers can get you the machines you need at an affordable price. Getting a machine with the best value meansnotonly a sturdy, well-built machine but excellent maintenance service and parts service.
