New Florida member- Hello ALL

[Bigfoot56]

I have been reading posts on this site for quite some time. I am finally purchasing a compact tractor so I will at least give periodic reviews on this unit as well any attachments or modifications as a payback to this site. I have enjoyed the many informative posts here!! Having spent most of my working life (30+ years) playing in the dirt on various types of equipment, I may be able to help articulate some useful information from time to time. I previously owned/operated a landscape design/construction business that morphed into site work & grading. Made 20 years in business until the 2008 collapse took me out. I am purchasing a LS 2023H tomorrow with a FEL, tiller, & box blade. I have previously owned/operated numerous skid steer loaders (11), grade tractors (2), & 1 mini excavator as well as various trucks & trailers. I have 20,000+ hours on skid steers, a few thousand hours on the grade tractors, 400-500 hours on excavators, & 300+ hours on articulating loaders 1-4 yard size. I owned a small nursery & have a good deal of experience propagating/growing ground covers, woody ornamentals, palms, cycads, & various evergreen & deciduous trees. I have grown a good size (1/2 to 3/4) acre garden in the past but currently just have some small raised bed gardens. The LS 2023 will be used to clear more growing area, prep ground for food crops & green manure crops, harvest crops, grade, pull trailers, mow, & many other things. This will be one of the smallest pieces of equipment I have ever owned but I believe it is sized appropriately for its intended use. I once had a 453 Bobcat skid-steer loader (2700 lb. machine) & it is amazing what can be accomplished with small equipment. This machine accumulated over 2,000 hours while I owned it. My goal is to set myself up as an organic food grower as an eventual sideline/retirement business. Many business' come & go but good quality food never goes out of style.

 

[deerseeker001]

Welcome from Wisconsin

 

[300UGUY]

Welcome from Michigan. Where in Florida are you at?

 

[phiferpharm]

Welcome

 

[mguitas]

:welcome:

 

[bullbreaker]

Welcome 2 TBN ! From way north / east Collier County Fl ...........

:tractor:

 

[mddorange]

:welcome:
To the forum from Alabama. You can always send me some food. Ha Ha. I have about an acre of garden for us and our daughters family with 5 girls.

 

[Bigfoot56]

I'm in Levy County. Lived in Orlando for 45 years. GLAD to be away from that jungle! Never seen Michigan snow or any other. Almost hit 70 today. Thanks for the welcome.

 

[Bigfoot56]

H Doug, Thanks for the welcome. I see you are not to far from me as I'm over in Levy County.

 

[Bigfoot56]

Thanks Deerseeker, Love your quote. For me the day isn't complete unless I've learned something new