There is some big equipment out nowadays. Tractors just a Tad larger than a two plow.
Those cabs are almost a necessity as the operator sorta lives there come planting and harvest time. Many also have guidance systems so the operator just monitors.
500 acres, heck the fields the boy was seeing were more than 500 acres just by themselves. Someday if I live long enough to retire I would just love to circle this great country and see just what there is to see out there.