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:
- ICYMI: Kubota Recall
- Specialty Beef Breed and Tightly-rolled Balers for the Win
- Throwback to Tip Toe Mower Starting
- Electric Lawn Equipment Lunch & Learn
- Lessons in Service
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ICYMI: Kubota Recall
Kubota Tractor Corporation reported on May 1 that the U.S. Product Safety Commission had issued a Safety Recall for Kubota RTV-Series Utility Vehicles. The ball joint connected to the front suspension arm can loosen and separate from the front suspension arm, resulting in the driver losing wheel support of the utility vehicle, posing a crash hazard to consumers. Find details in this link.
Specialty Beef Breed and Tightly-rolled Balers for the Win
This share spotlights a small but mighty farm in the Carolinas that’s serving restaurant customers across the U.S. with its Wagyu beef business with help from a large menu of New Holland equipment.
Throwback to Tip Toe Mower Starting
From May, 1958 comes this Life Magazine Western Auto ad for the Wizard, whose customers clearly earned a best-dressed award.
Electric Lawn Equipment Lunch & Learn
The Colorado Public Interest Research Group recently partnered with local equipment dealers to host an electric lawn equipment demo for those preferring quieter operations without emitting the same air pollutants as traditional gas-powered options.
Lessons in Service
Stellar service tips from Solis in this quick video to give tractor owners an inside look at maintenance tips for those who like to watch and learn.
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