Rural Lifestyle Dealer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of the rural lifestyle market. Here is our favorite content from the past week:

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For five decades, ECHO has been a worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of professional-grade, hand-held outdoor power equipment for both the commercial and homeowner markets. Today, the company sells its products in North America through eight distributors managing 6,600 independent dealers. 

Prime Time Gets the Job Done with a Scag

Looks like NFL great Deion Sanders is looking to pick up some extra cash mowing lawns.

 

"Cold Brew" Fuel Strainer for Your Equipment

Jon Ritter discovered that a cold brew coffee filter fits right inside the fuel tank on many pieces of equipment, so we had to put it to the test. This filter could help prevent large debris from making its way into your fuel tank and alert you to sludge build-up in your fuel container. While this filter can provide a layer of protection, it does not replace your traditional fuel filter. Neil Messick of Messick’s Equipment shares a few examples of what lawn and garden equipment the hack might work on.

 

A Debate as Old As Time

Chip Gaines got quite the debate going on Twitter — Stihl vs. Echo. Which chainsaw will win out? While he says he has his preference — although doesn’t reveal what it is — he has had both for a long time and they are “bad to the bone.”

 

When Deere Green & Yellow Just Won’t Cut It

Tractor Time with Tim reveals the new wrap job on his John Deere 1025 R and runs down a lot of the other modifications he’s made to the tractor. A big fan of NASCAR, he’s added his sponsor stickers to the tractor as well. Other upgrades include a turbocharger, increased hydraulic maximum pressure to 2,900 psi and upgraded the hydraulic pump to get nearly 11 gallons per minute total and about 9 usable gallons per minute.

 

Hustler Highlights Why Dealers are Better than Big Box

While we all know the benefits of buying from a certified dealer, not all consumers know it. In this video Hustler Turf pokes a little fun at big box employees to help show why it pays to visit your local lawn & turf dealer.

 

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For five decades, ECHO has been a worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of professional-grade, hand-held outdoor power equipment for both the commercial and homeowner markets. Today, the company sells its products in North America through eight distributors managing 6,600 independent dealers.

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