By Handsome James.
This is a fond shout out to my first very tractor!
My beautiful 1973 John Deere 2130.
I bought her for £2400 in 2009 with a re-furbished engine in good original condition. The only gripe I have with her is that the clutch peddle springs back to far and is quite heavy when it hits the old shin!
Jock the Bull posted some really nice pictures on his blogs earlier this month that I originaly took the first summer and winter I had her.
Have a look: http://jockthebull.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/a-handsome-collection-of-photos.html
I always wanted a John Deere as my first tractor, as they all about quality, heritage and design.
I knew whatever Deere I bought it would be reliable and powerful but I also wanted a mark with a strong identity.
John Deere is its own animal, not a sub 'brand' of a wider organisation. They have a clear message and a dedicated mission going forward. John Deere spend around 4% of their sales profits on research and development. Thats one billion dollars.
Further more, I love the design of this tractor! Again is the distinct shark nose end that does it for me! Hopefully one day they will incorporate that design ethos back into future models as in a modern way as a tribute....
PS that lump on my shin was caused by that clutch!!
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