Zero-turn mowers top the list of product lines dealers will be adding, with about 35% adding the equipment in 2020, according to Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Business Trends & Outlook Report. See what categories round out the top 5.
The trend toward moderated optimism for the rural equipment market that showed up in 2019 looks to continue this year, with aftermarket revenue and zero-turn mowers being growth drivers in 2020. This is based on responses from dealers across North America in Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s 12th annual Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report.
Here are some comments dealers shared: “New location, new products and more experienced salespeople.” ... “Technology is the largest opportunity for growth and well as offering rental units. Our 40 horsepower and down tractors are an area that will keep us afloat in the next few years.” ... “Online marketing and sales. Increased online scheduling for service.”
The U.S. economy has been rising for 27 months, a pattern that’s at lease 8 months longer than typical, according to Alex Chausovsky, senior consulting adviser with ITR Economics.
RLD’s 2019 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report showed how technology will drive changes in financing as well as the top concerns dealers have going into 2019.
Dealers report on upgrades to their dealerships as well as the influence of brand reputation in the RLD’s 2019 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report.
Dealers report on what will boost sales and the new offerings they are likely to bring into dealerships in 2019. This information comes from RLD’s 2019 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report.
A number of economic factors could factor into dealer sentiment including home building and unemployment rates as seen in RLD’s 2019 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report.
Dealers are optimistic about the total and aftermarket revenue for the rural equipment market according to RLD’s 2019 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report.
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