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:
- The Cutest Critters You Might Find in the Dealership
- It Has a Kubota Engine — But Your Kubota Dealer Can't Fix It
- Study Your Competition
- The Perfect ZTR for Couples Who Share a Facebook Account
- A Closer Look at the Smartex Hybrid ZT
The Cutest Critters You Might Find in the Dealership
Suburban Lawn Equipment in Delaware had quite the surprise when they opened up their store in the morning recently. Not sure how these cute little guys got up there, but much a better discovery than what it looked like before the light was removed!
@suburban_lawn_equipment So we open the store today to our newest family members! Small kittens in our attic! All safe and sound! #suburbanlawnequipment #delaware ♬ Funny Song - Sounds Reel
It Has a Kubota Engine — But Your Kubota Dealer Can't Fix It
Inexpensive imported equipment has been flooding local auctions and online marketplaces, and while the low prices are hard to ignore, there's an important side of the story that often gets overlooked. This is a practical look at what happens after the purchase — from parts availability to dealer support — and what buyers should consider before making a decision.
Study Your Competition
To sell into a crowded market, you must study your competition. All competition. Even those competitors who seem too distant to ever become a real threat.
The Perfect ZTR for Couples Who Share a Facebook Account
This TikTok from the_stripelife gave us our biggest laugh of the week talking about this new zero-turn mower with a cab for 2. We all know someone who fits exactly the profile he’s talking about.
@the_stripelife #greenscreen We all have those friends #lawntok #lawncare #mower #coupletok ♬ original sound - Stripe Life
A Closer Look at the Smartex Hybrid ZT
Check out this video from Hydro-Gear, episode 11 of its Hybrid Series. Scott Wilmoth, marketing manager for Hydro-Gear breaks down some of the features and advantages of the Smartex Hybrid zero-turn mower.
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