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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The Fascinating Story of Wright Mfg, The Man Who Won The Stand-On War

In 1997, a former Volvo mechanic named Bill Wright did something that changed the landscaping industry forever—he invented the commercial stand-on lawn mower. But his journey to building a $40 million manufacturing empire was a high-stakes gamble that almost cost him everything. Check out this video by Garett’s Lawn Secrets. 


Oliver Landpower's Toro Autonomous GeoLink Demonstration Day

At Oliver Landpower's Toro Autonomous GeoLink Demonstration Day on July 8, it was great to see industry professionals coming together to explore cutting-edge equipment, sustainable solutions, and the technologies shaping the future of the groundcare sector. Check out this LinkedIn post by Oliver Landpower Ltd. 


Landscape, Equipment & ... Concerts? Oh My!

Equip Exposition announced its 2026 entertainment line-up of three nights of back-to-back concerts, receptions and parties, including a new Thursday evening block party at Louisville’s Paristown Point. 

Landscape, Equipment & ... Concerts? Oh My!

DIY Wizard Turns ‘Miniature’ Tractors Into Equipment Fleet

One man, atop an incredible armada of 'miniature' tractors ranging from bulldozer to motor grader to forklift, rules the DIY Cub Cadet range. Hartley “Frank” Smith is master of the fleet.

DIY Wizard Turns ‘Miniature’ Tractors Into Equipment Fleet

Case Study: New Holland’s Hybrid Telehandler Prototype

New Holland’s hybrid telehandler prototype pairs battery electric drive with compressed natural gas to deliver a full-day low-emission autonomy – a 70% reduction in CO2 and no compromise on lift performance. We get the engineering story behind this already award-winning design.

Case Study: New Holland’s Hybrid Telehandler Prototype

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