The New Gator

[@lynnclark4208]

It's not silly! It shelters you and yours, even a calf , from the cold. God bless!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you very much

[@lynnclark4208]

Looking at the replies,..... AND it just simply makes work EASIER, the cows as you've said respond to the Gator. And so it just takes a load off . 🙋.

[@snowdiann]

Gilbert would be proud of you Mike!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thank you very much. Means a lot

[@aled702]

I agree 100%. Mike has done more than Gilbert would’ve expected him to do. Respect

[@judieszydlowski4608]

YAY! I was hoping you would be able to swing a new one. Maybe you can still get the old one fixed and have two. They are important tools for the work you and Erin do. Enjoy!

[@ionecuff6323]

I know you work hard on the ranch, it is never ending with different crisis coming up. BUT!!!! BUT! The satisfaction you get at the end of the day knowing that you have met every challenge head on and defeated it, seeing results of your hard work, and the peace of mind knowing you it is yours and you are passing your knowledge onto your children too. You are so very blessed. All the time I was growing up (too many decades ago to count), I always dreamed of marrying and living on a ranch/farm. Working side-by-side with my husband, having a bunch of kids to love and pass on the knowledge, respect, and love of the land as their parents have for it. But, not all dreams do come true. Never got to accomplish any of it, but did have 4 kids. God Bless you ALL!! Thank you so much for sharing your life and letting me know that my dreams came true for someone else.

[@jamesbrown3621]

It’s so amazing how the cattle know you were not there to herd them but they thought you were n bringing them snacks and were looking for it. Glad you got something now to keep you warm and cool as you check the cattle.

[@miriambertram2448]

And think of his family. The fact his children get so much of his time and get to participate. All good.

[@doolz3561]

well said

[@kathleengriffin6214]

Hi grace and lincoln. Good job helping your dad with vlog!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Hi

[@stevensaxon8888]

@@OurWyomingLife does the older gator have airless tires? If so what name brand?

[@boblangenberg7859]

Mike you don’t have to justify a darn thing. You’ve got to have tools to work. Nice job.

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Hi To Our Wyoming Life and all others too.

[@timgilchrist3065]

My Gator is used every day. I would completely lost without one.

[@rjaloma1066]

How cute the kids are ..im 50 with only one daughter..she is 21..but i am blessed with much nephews and nieces around the same age as Lincoln and the Girls... I just love the Joy of children.. Anywhoooo thank you for sharing..👍

[@joeowens9742]

Do you think the airless tires could have contributed to the failure of the frame on the old Gator?

[@8tomtoms8]

I'm thinking they might have to some degree. Mike mentioned they had a rougher ride than pneumatic tires so the gator and Mike's back were absorbing more shock since the tires were absorbing less.

[@justinbrendel7357]

Great video, I think you just made the best john deer gator commercial at the end of this video. Thank you for help feeding America.

[@lynnclark4208]

It's either time to move or C - A - K- E!!!!! Run for it! He's got CAKE! 😀

[@snowmaster6996]

What is cake?

[@hillockfarm8404]

@@snowmaster6996 chunky cow candy (i.e. concentrated food to supplement hay and gras)

[@jamieadisneyfan8317]

@@snowmaster6996 some people call it range pellets or cubes. It's a concentrated feed supplement for the cows. Mike calls it cake because Gilbert did. Also the names may be a regional thing. In GA we call it range cubes.

[@snowmaster6996]

@@jamieadisneyfan8317 cool thank you so much for letting me know I was really curious

[@SagebrushRambles]

You're such a great dad.

[@RuthJones-iz1ve]

Loved your ending. Very heart felt and your words spoke volumes. Grace, Lincoln, and Mackenzie are such a joy to see. New Gator is the bomb. Happy for you all. God Bless

[@cherylcampbell7495]

Congratulations. I priced some and they started at $6000.00 ouch. Necessary machine to keep you safe and warm. Hi kids, Grace and Lincoln. We are having a major storm in Peoria AZ. Very windy. Rain I hope. Maybe keep the old gator for parts. How about a gofundme account.? I loved playing on the hay bails. I had forgotten how much fun it was.💕💕

[@two-strokesmoke7289]

New ones are more than 20K I think....

[@stacycrowder640]

Thank you for giving another great video, I’m was also happy to see that you answered everyone of graces question and let her talk when she seen something different about the gators. It awesome to see the kids in the videos and you taking time to video with them for us. God bless and keep up the great work on the ranch.

[@Vincent12]

That’s the cleanest it will ever be haha I promise you that

[@glennglover4479]

Nice upgrade to the ranch, I like the gator very much, we use a 2012 2 door jeep, mud tires, and a manual 6 speed box. It will go any where a four wheeler will go. Cost 10.500 with 61000 miles. Payment 205 a month. But it sure is nice, congrats mike and gang.

[@Wloo56]

It feels good to hear you like the products we build in Horicon! Would be great to see you tour the factory where we build those machines!

[@paulprigge1209]

What is Horicon? Thank you. Disabled country boy

[@stephenreese5921]

SRF Crossover. Thank you for the collaboration!

[@johnbrost5437]

I am always proud when I can buy the equipment I need. When you own a business you have to have the equipment necessary to operate.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

John Deere needs to watch this and have you do a Gator commercial...half the filming is already done in this vlog! More on the new JD Gator: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGPLkn2HgZ2hg5o

[@mnhopper1s]

lol... I clicked on your link to a John Deere product video and the ad was for a Can-Am unit. haha

[@Joesfosterdogs]

@@mnhopper1s --Hmmm, that'd odd...i copied it direct from the Gator ad...maybe i thought they were the same unit?

[@mnhopper1s]

@@Joesfosterdogs Yeah, the video itself was a John Deere Gator video. But the advertising video that played before it was for Can-Am. haha Just thought it was funny how KZbin picked that ad.

[@wheelsmcdealsace]

so do you think those new tires you got for the old gator expedited the front end failing?

[@sparklepurple24]

Thank you for bringing the story full circle with Gilbert at the origin. The ranch is obviously a very special place. That's why you have so many people following you and engaged with you. I love the 30 in 30! Thank you for putting in all the extra effort to give us this special time on the ranch. You, your family, the animals, and the ranch have a special place in my heart! I hope to attend the Ranch Round-up one day. Until then, I will continue to enjoy your vlogs.

[@pattipowell7788]

Memories last a last lifetime‼️❤️

[@Digger927]

The UTV's are life savers around a farm. I bought a new Ranger XP 1000 crew cab northstar edition (that's a mouthful) last year and already have like 6000 miles on it. We have four other UTV's on the ranch and they're all used a lot. Once you're on the farm, they're a million times more practical and friendly to the soil and forages than full sized vehicles. Congrats on the purchase.

[@marcomartinez2957]

Every bodies just as interested about checking out the new gator as you tubers as is evident from the crowds of cows that gather every time you slow down also to see if you brought any of Bambies' cake . I'm sure it's worth every penny in the long run

[@cathymacdonald1469]

The gator also keep you and your family safe. I like the bigger window on the door for visibility.

[@juansanimalranch4528]

I still think you should of been sponsored😂

[@yolala100]

I really did appreciate this video, so relaxing, good music, good contents and Sir, you have a wonderful life, enjoy and take care, From Canada

[@janetlutter9925]

Hey bale forts are a blast your kids are really neat too

[@juliefobair6153]

Mike and Erin you have awesome kids.🥰

[@lidsman2221]

I think you will be glad you got the heat this winter!

[@tamipalin8171]

I sure agree with those who think John Deere should use your footage and your story for a commercial!!! And thank you once again for sharing your lives with us, you bring joy to so very many people!!!

[@fredlovitt3561]

My experience UTV's is very similar. But mine is with a Kawasaki mule. Had an old one that I bought used. Used for many years. But it broke, my fault. Had to have one, so I bought a new one. Use it every day. I do rotational grazing, so my Mule is always full of fencing. Love your channel, especially the children.

[@triciaadamson2285]

Grace & Lincoln sure are growing up. Great to see all the kids they are such a blessing. Congrats on the gator, a whole lot safer & easier for doing all that y'all do on the ranch. Thanks Mike for takin' us along with you today. Take Care and God Bless.

[@cayetanososa7836]

Congratulation know you feel completely safe and you Jeter and enjoy your Sunday is good working and the rancho hello from Santa Fe nuevo mexico USA

[@heatheranne2393]

Hi mike, thanks for sharing about your vehicles. I loved the song...soo appropriate...Love seeing you interacting with your kids and seeing their love of the ranch as well. You have a very nice sentimental side as well as a mind for business. God Bless you and yours.

[@hughstephenson2957]

My "gator " was a ole wrecked Toyota Corolla we cut the top off of and ran it til it died.. total investment $200

[@patriciabeyer7824]

Very nice!! Happy trails folks. 🙌🙌🙌😍

[@kimkrise3867]

missed a few videos due to having fun on a family camping trip. But I am all caught back up. So many new bay calves. And a new gator. Glad I caught up I missed a lot

[@jwhitley101whitleyfarms9]

We use the kubota rtvs for everything. We have a summer unit for fencing and feeding. We got a new cab unit with ac,heat and radio for the main workhorse. We use it for checking cows and calving . We have to have them to get around with all these different herds up on ridges and mountains.

[@hugila56]

So Mike will you transfer all the lights from the old gator to the new one?

[@llamawrangler8964]

Back 60+ years ago .... as a city kid ... I spent a majority of time in my older sister's hay barn, with my nephews. Still seems the fascination still is there for today's youth.

[@waynegilchrist1596]

Glad to see you getting the new Gator. It's a necessity to run a ranch with any reasonable amount of effiencentcy. In fact the Gator reminds me of Roy Rogers' Pat Brady's jeep "Nellie Belle"! It's also great to see how well you are with all three of your children. You are patient and mindful of their welfare. Keep em coming Mike; certainly are enjoying the 30 and 30! You don't need to justify the new Gator. It's a need and even if it weren't, you deserve the best tools and conveyances to run the business with.

[@garrycollins3415]

I love that those kids play like we did as kids. No safety railings on that fort.

[@mikelepere312]

Getting good with the drone footage, but @ 6:38 is a beautiful priceless moment.

[@micheldupuis5698]

hey man it is not the gator.....you are a happy dad ....you take care of those beautiful people in your life....

[@bigfootbubba1425]

Looks like you can salvage all of the old gators light upgrades for the new gator.. check high schools for shop classes and have one repair/weld the old gator back together and the students get to learn about gators. Maybe pressure wash it first you may have to fund the repair costs and throw in a few pizzas.. But then the kids have grandpa's gator... or just the ranch just grandpa's extra gator

[@sunflowermarcia7277]

Thanks for sharing.

[@nicholashartsock2830]

Well you know when your having a bad day in the ranch or farm you need your alcohol, so they put in enough cup holders to get you started😂😂. I love the new gator. Know if you have someone helping you can give them the older one, to keep yours newer and nicer longer

[@jamieadisneyfan8317]

Congratulations on the new Gator!! I'm sure Golbert would be proud of you getting a new one. You'll have you buy a few extra pigs to help with the payment. 😀 Thanks Gracie and Lincoln for helping with today's vlog. Love your hay fort. Just be careful. I enjoyed playing in our barn on our square bales back in the day when I was little. So glad you were able to get a new much needed gator. We use 4 wheelers but we don't have as my acres or cows as you do. I would love to have a gator someday.

[@EMJ31]

Have also noticed a JD compact tractor (which I’ve been hoping you would get for high tunnel things, etc.) and mini-excavator recently.

[@sandracahill8849]

I'm running late tonight I'll have to watch your live stream on the replay but I think you're doing an awesome job Mike I think your kids will can't wait to see you put all those lights on the new gator off of the old one and the winch God bless keep up the good work Sandra from south Mississippi loves you

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

You're absolutely right Mike, valuable tool on the ranch. We use our side by side every day. Wish mine had the electric dump. I have to manually lift my bed, LOL.....

[@lynnclark4208]

So Happy to see the GATOR! Such a blessing!

[@xtctrader1467]

Old fashioned windows. Guess that makes my '93 Ford Ranger a classic.

[@donnakytle6595]

So glad you were able to get the new Gator.It is ultimately a necessity!!!

[@jeffgrudosky6084]

It was probably time to get another gator, the four wheeler I think you were struggling with to check cattle. Yes it’s a burden to have payments but you need it and it wil be worth it. Glade you got it.

[@tinkwilkinson9446]

Impressed with your interactions with children.

[@kathrynhelm4176]

So very excited for you and Erin that you were able to swing a new Gator. It seems to be one of those essentials. Congratulations to your family. 👍🥰

[@lancebryce5038]

Mike what a great day!!! I too feel like OWL is back to normal with the new Gator. Having your family or Erin out with you just seems right!!! Congrats on 29!!! Is it too personal for us to ask how much it will take to get your old Gator running? Might be a nice for Erin to have one if needed if you are out in the pastures. Can’t believe how fast your snow melted!!! Also will you put Tweels on the new Gator? I feel like a kid asking so many questions!!!

[@rshoemaker7368]

Congratulations! But the your last words of the video meant the most! Thank you.

[@sunshineacresbrangus7560]

Fantastic video!! We are currently shopping for a new machine for our farm. This was very helpful. It’s great to see your family enjoying the equipment as well!!

[@drummeraj22]

The biggest difference I see in the new gator is the doors. They open the other direction. It is going to be hard being sneaky tagging babies when the door opens different. So glad you were able to get a new one to help on the ranch and make new memories in!

[@janepecor5155]

Safer than ATV when out with the cows in the rain and snow. Great videos and congrats on the new Gator.

[@StJamesCustoms]

We got the R, fully loaded for $28k. Love it, use it more than anything else we have. Do an air filter breather mod if you drive the dusty roads a lot, otherwise you’ll be changing filters frequently. Deere sells a kit that’s worlds better.

[@mikew7727]

We don’t have a gator, but we do have a utv that we use daily for just about everything that goes on here. Ours only has two drink holders though grr, yours would be better to take to the drive in movies with all those drink holders lol. Well that is a solid purchase that will serve you for years to come.

[@kennethmiller3161]

The gaters are a great tool I also have 3 on my place .

[@marilynnew2189]

I would be suspicious of those waffle type tires on the old Gator. I'm so glad you have a new one as it seemed dangerous on something unprotected for you, as well as it being too cold and difficult for your job. Congratulations.

[@KellysAdventures305]

It would be so great to put a license plate or small sign on the back bumper that says, "Escape The Ordinary". I hope you do. It'd be cool!

[@anthonygrindle1593]

You’re gonna love it bud!! I have the diesel myself... if you add cab lights on front and rear, stick with Deere. They come with the lights and backlit switches and work wonderfully at night!!

[@reevinriggin3570]

Perfect music. Brought a tear to my eye as it took me back to when my little girl was about Grace's age. So good to see little ones playing like we used to out on the hay pile, or the corn crib. Making up games and fun stuff in their imaginations. So much better than a computer. Good on ya, Mike.

[@brucerushing2363]

You are Blessed !

[@markhoffman5719]

I’m glad you got a new Gator... I think you got your $1.10 out of the old one. Hope it had some trade in value.

[@stevehairston9940]

Looks like he's keeping the old one.

[@ryangrider9607]

Absolutely an essential piece of equipment for the modern rancher. It’s akin to a horse for the 1880 rancher, only even more useful.

[@tanyajenkins919]

Mike you and Erin have been very blessed with three beautiful children . Enjoy every day with them . Did u price a Knots or mule all utvs are very expensive but very useful . Have a great day . Congratulations on the new gator

[@jimspohn3888]

Gators the perfect vehicle for your Ranch

[@Marshall_Weber]

Awesome Video and Much Love as Always!!

[@suechambers5123]

You very much need this new Gater. Very happy for you and the ranch.

[@tomboustead7588]

I love the music with this video and the ending is a real tear jerker

[@tidelovinyankee1368]

Your children are fortunate that you can give them the life that you do on the ranch. We can feel the love they have for the ranch. I'm happy for all of you. BTW, those cows know you carry cake in the gator. They look for it when you show up with the gator.

[@pamela8136]

You and your family have the vest life ever . I grew up on a farm. it make you a better person, you never hear children that grew up on a farm or a ranch ever ask. Where do babies come from, and Lincoln it's dirtier, darn that wad good Grace your so sweet watch out these are the bomb

[@pamela8136]

Needs correction ..best life ever..I am so sorry, I text one thing,my phone does what it wants...lol

[@doolz3561]

Congrats on the New Gator. Well deserved. Another great video. Bless you all

[@MotoKeto]

Not a luxury it is a tool rancher's did not have them in the past but they lost a lot more calves when they did not have the tools to check on the heard in the middle of the night or bad weather. Glad you were able to find a better deal on it. I am sure that some independent farm repair shop can weld the old Gator back together so it can be sold or used again on your farm.

[@amosmoses8718]

Congrats on your new gator.

[@paulafutrell6000]

By far this is my favorite video so far! ❤

[@streetrodder2846]

Congrats on the Gator!

[@Sean-fb7cy]

Enjoying the channel from waterford Ireland

[@lynnclark4208]

Hello! Our family on both sides is 3/4 Irish. It's been discussed alot. Have a wonderful day. 🙋☺️

[@ronp315]

Just wondering if you would take the twells n put them on the new gator n with the old one get it fixed for Ur mum/ mother in-law n the kids n Erin just so they can go n check the cows when they wanna or go up n see Gilbert just a suggestion

[@nikkolettguyer4913]

The tweels may have been part of the trouble with the A arms and the frame

[@kenbryant2570]

I am glad to see you have the new Gator. It is a tool just like any other tool on the ranch. It helps you do your job better. It was a good purchase. I hope you get years of use out of it. God bless you and your family. And the new Gator also.

[@Alisha_79]

So glad you got a new gator! Looks nice. I must say those haybales look like fun!!

[@katnew4408]

So happy for you!!! You really needed it! But it's TO damn CLEAN

[@GrantTravels23]

Glad to see you got a bigger gator. It should make tagging calves easier. Cattle square up by size and are a little less likely to be on the fight against it just cuz of its size. They are used to most predators being smaller then them.

[@rickyalva8776]

Congrats on the buy Mike cheeking cows with a 4 wheeler in that cold looked excruciating miserable .

[@teresakhaddouma5907]

I think the cows are chasing you in the hope of getting some cake 🎂🎂🎂🎂

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Congratulations! Tools are always a good investment.👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸

[@mapleridgefarms6075]

Our Kubota RTV is hands down the most used piece of equipment as well!

[@henrymadigan101]

The heater isn’t bad. You can have a calf in there with the heat cranked

[@rnull2237]

That's a cool looking gator, glad you got something more dependable, thanks for sharing Mike.