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Watch the extended two-part video interview with Bob Walker in this episode of the “How We Did It” Docuseries.
Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/kK9elxIPfRg
Full Docuseries: farm-equipment.com/innovators-docuseries
Watch the extended two-part video interview with Bob Walker in this episode of the “How We Did It” Docuseries.
Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/8xSnopQgi-k
Full Docuseries: farm-equipment.com/innovators-docuseries
You want employees to feel good to be working as part of a team that is working together – and everyone is improving. Many managers would be surprised to learn how little their employees believe management is walking the talk.
Over the last decade, nearly all markets have expanded as computerization and modernization have led to a dramatic shift in the industry's initial customer base.
Retail sales for these small tractors was off in June and is reflective of the inflationary pressure in the general economy.
Middleton Power Center's last day as a John Deere dealer was Aug. 5, 2021. To add insult to injury, Deere also sent out a “Closed” Dealership Notification Notice that simply said “Dealership closed – no replace” to Stihl and Honda on their last day as a Deere dealer.
Jeff Bannister, president and general manager of American Landmaster, Columbia City, Ind., shares his thoughts on UTV dealerships, business challenges and how the company has evolved over the past 5 years. Read More »
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Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.
Altoz offers a product that is unique to the industry — zero-turn and stand-on mowers with tracks. And while Altoz owner Dennis Brazier says tracked mowers certainly won’t replace all wheeled mowers, they offer a unique advantage for commercial, municipality or farm customers. Read More »
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This 46-page extensive management report details the numbers, trends and forecasts for the 2018 rural equipment market, and examines what products dealers expect to be the hottest sellers this year, which new products they intend to introduce or expand upon in their product mix, what their major concerns are for 2018 and so much more. You'll find insightful comparisons of U.S. vs. Canadian dealers, large vs. small dealerships and by major manufacturer, and with 6 additional pages in the 2018 report — a 13% increase — there’s more insight to be found than ever.
Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s full-length 40-page 2017 Business Trends & Outlook report is now available. This extensive management report details the numbers, trends and forecasts for the 2017 rural equipment market. The report examines what products dealers expect to be the hottest sellers this year, which new products they intend to introduce or expand upon in their product mix, what their major concerns are for 2017 and so much more. The report provides comparisons of U.S. vs. Canadian dealers, large vs. small dealerships and by major manufacturer.
