Since 1993, we have gotten by with a small two wheel drive 55 h.p. John Deere tractor. It has served us well and will continue to do so in a more limited capacity in the years ahead. We have a new John Deer, 4 wheel drive, tractor that has a cab. This point forward things will not be quiet the same.
It will be nice not to get stuck feeding large hay bales in winter, being covered in dust when shredding or disking, and not having to fear ground hornets you might disrupt. The air conditioner must have been designed for a home. On its lowest setting, you get chilled. Oh I love that. Even Eva is willing to use the tractor now!