Overview
An owner-operator video that uses a family-owned 1995 John Deere 970 (33 hp, 440 loader) as a jumping-off point for a broader argument: usable older compact tractors can be had for around $1,000 versus six-figure modern setups. Brock walks the controls, mounts a brush hog, and gets seat time, but the video also covers him selling his skid steer to cut debt and a detour through a historic cider press. Best for budget-minded buyers curious about the 970's real-world simplicity, though shoppers wanting a focused spec-deep-dive should look elsewhere.
An owner-operator channel where the host documents his own working farm equipment and paid jobs, so perspectives reflect personal ownership experience rather than a dealership or manufacturer relationship.