Ron went to get the tractor while I started to undo all the tie downs and chains holding the backhoe in place on the trailer.
It didn't take Ron long to return with the tractor and help me with getting the backhoe free.
Once Ron placed the boards in place to make the ramp to get the machine off the trailer and brought the tractor up and attached the ball to the backhoe hitch it was time to gently take it off the trailer.
Everything went smoothly, and Ron was able start it up and move the arm and see the range of motion and get familiar with the controls.
He is quite pleased with his birthday present and took it up behind the barn and covered it with a tarp to protect it from the elements.
