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Kubota Tractor entered the stand-on mower segment and introduced a new line of commercial mowers at this year's GIE+Expo in Louisville, Ky. View an exclusive video interview.
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Prototype Developments with Cub Cadet’s New Stand-On Mower
Cub Cadet showcased a prototype of its new stand-on mower at the 2018 GIE+Expo in Louisville, Ky., to get additional feedback from customers. Aaron Griffith, professional development manager with Cub Cadet, says the mower will be available in late summer 2019.
Introducing Kubota Stand-On Mowers Featuring Kawasaki FT730 EFI Engine
Phillip Song, an assistant product manager for Kubota, runs through the features of Kubota's new stand-on mower during the 2018 GIE+Expo.
Greenworks Commercial Founder Shares Insights on Battery-Powered Trends
Yin Chen, founder and CEO of Greenworks Commercial, discusses how his company led the way in battery-powered trend in the out door power equipment industry during the 2018 GIE+Expo in Louisville, Ky. He also discusses the full range of products the company offers for both commercial customers and the DIY market.
Massey Ferguson Debutes the New 1700M Series Compact Tractor
Marketing Manager Matt LaCroix presents the new 1700 M Series from AGCO at the 2018 Farm Progress Show. Part of the Premium Compact line, the 1700 M Series features a Shibaura 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder diesel engine options, new break lights and a premium cab.
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Succession Planning Step 8: Develop an Implementation Strategy
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Succession Planning Step 7: Integrate Succession & Estate Planning
There is an overlap between a dealer’s estate plan and succession plan, so they should be done in tandem and recognize the unique aspects of the dealership business as well as the succession goals of the retiring dealer.
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Powering through Mixed Signals
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Learning from Sears’ Failure
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Opposing Views on Automatic Inventory Replenishment
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Selling to Agrihoods, the Rural Lifestyle Offshoot
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In this episode of the Rural Lifestyle Dealer podcast, brought to you by Yanmar, we talk with John Hoffmann, branch manager of Atlantic & Southern Equipment, who at the time of recording, was watching flood waters rise after Hurricane Florence hit the East Coast.
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GIE+Expo Exhibitor Roundup 2018
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Farm Progress Show 2018 Exhibitor Roundup
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