One of the many capital purchases approved this year in our department was a new tractor. This tractor replaces a 24 year old, smaller unit that was in poor condition. Our new tractor has a 71 Horse Power Engine and is equipped with four wheel drive and large turf friendly tires. The tractor will maximize our efficiency during large projects such as fairway topdressing and during day to day management such as debris blowing and material hauling. We are grateful for the new equipment and eager to put it into use.