Outdoor Chores 101: Tips On Finding The Right Power Equipment

Outdoor Chores 101: Tips On Finding The Right Power Equipment

If you live in a suburban or semirural area and the demands of caring for your property have you feeling like a pioneer, don’t despair. Today’s pioneers have access to a wide range of equipment, services and specialists that can help turn their wilderness into a wonderland.

“Oftentimes first-time land owners know what outdoor tasks they want to accomplish, but they don’t know what kind of equipment they need,” says Cleo Franklin, manager John Deere Large Property Owner customer segment.

For example, Peggy Sundberg purchased land in Colorado with the vision of turning 43 acres of rocky soil into her very own horse ranch.

“I was determined to do most of the work required to build my own ranch, but I didn’t quite know where to begin,” says Sundberg. “I knew I’d need equipment, but it was beyond me to know what would work best for the task ahead.

“My dealer took the time to listen and understand what my needs were,” says Sundberg. “He was then able to help me visualize the scope of work I could do with the...