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:


Messick’s Top 5 Worst Tractor Attachments

Seven years ago, Messick’s made a list of the five worst tractor attachments — and that video went on to become one of its most-watched ever. Now, with over a million views and years of experience behind them, it’s time to revisit the list and see what’s changed. In this video, Neil Messick takes a look back at how sales and opinions of the original “worst” attachments have evolved and introduces a new list for today’s market — with a little help from AI.


Zimmer Kubota & Equipment Gets in the Holiday Spirit

The team at ZImmer Kubota & Equipment is ready to hit the streets for the Fort Worth Parade of Lights. How does your dealership spread cheer during the holidays?


Tractor Mike’s Gift Giving Guide

With Black Friday coming later this week and the shopping season upon us for the holidays, check out this tractor owner gift guide from Tractor Mike. If you want to give the perfect gift that says, "I support your passion (and I want you to get more work done!)," this video and gift guide is a must-watch! This list is based on what real tractor owners are buying most often, proving these items are vital upgrades, not just seasonal novelties.


Linder Turf & Tractor Makes Room for Activities

When the sales team is busy selling, suddenly the showroom floor has all sorts of space for new and fun activities. Thanks for the chuckle LInder Turf & Tractor.


Product Video of the Week: Exmark Highlights the Vertex X-Series Mower

Mechanical Engineer Mike Fredenburg walks us through the product offerings present in the Vertex X-Series Mower from Exmark. Designed with professional landscape contractor in mind, the Vertex X-Series mower boasts an impressive 2000 hour lifecycle, extensive durability testing for improved belt life where the engine moved in tandem with the cutting deck to maintain a constant fleeting angle while operating.


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