Blog & News
Tips, product news and stories from the McLaren Equipment team.
Sep 14, 2026
Fall Switch-Over Checklist: Get Your John Deere Snow-Ready
The first big snowfall in Muskoka is not the time to discover a seized blower auger. Use this fall switch-over checklist to get your John D…
Jun 8, 2026
Which John Deere Gator Is Right for Cottage Country?
TX, XUV560 or XUV835? We compare John Deere Gator utility vehicles by payload, passengers, terrain and winter use, so you can pick the righ…
May 4, 2026
How to Choose the Right John Deere Lawn Tractor
S100, X300 or X500 Series? Here is how we help Simcoe County and Muskoka homeowners match a John Deere lawn tractor to their acreage, terra…
Apr 13, 2026
John Deere Compact Tractor Buying Guide: 1, 2 and 3 Series
1025R, 2038R or 3038E? This compact tractor buying guide breaks down horsepower, loader capacity, implements and running costs so you can p…
Mar 30, 2026
Spring Mower Maintenance: 8 Steps Before the First Cut
Eight spring maintenance steps that keep a John Deere mower or lawn tractor cutting clean all season, plus what to leave to a factory-train…