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Reinvesting in the Business

April 23, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices

Every few years, Middleton Power Center and Prairie Power Center, which make up the Power Centers of Madison, invest in facility improvements, says co-owner Duane Nolden.

Marketing Opportunities: Moving More Used Equipment

Learn strategies for increasing revenue from used equipment sales, including setting metrics, understanding demand and more.

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on April 23, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices

The rural equipment market, both new and used, is not showing signs of the downturn being experienced now for production agriculture dealers. For instance, values for used tractors in the 100 horsepower or less range have been trending up in recent years, compared with an overall downward trend for used farm equipment, according to Machinery Pete’s Fourth Quarter 2015 Used Values Index.

How to Sell: Generating Sales for Generators

Successful dealers help customers define their power needs, offer set-up and are ready to support them during a power outage.

By Mike Wiles posted on April 23, 2016 | Posted in Dealership Marketing

There’s likely not a product in the arsenal of a rural lifestyle dealer that would more characterize the definition of “feast or famine” than generators.

Season-to-Season

Matching Customers with the Right Product All Year Long

Power Centers of Madison shares best practices for working through the seasonality of the outdoor power equipment market in the ‘Season-to-Season’ series.

By Kim Schmidt posted on April 23, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices

Duane Nolden and Ed Prochaska, owners of Power Centers of Madison, had been working together at another rural lifestyle dealership in the Madison, Wis., area for 15 years before they went into business on their own.

How to Sell: Expanding into Construction with Skid Steers

Specialize your approach to sales and service to successfully sell skid steer loaders to the construction market and related segments.

By Mike Wiles posted on April 18, 2016 | Posted in Niche Markets

In Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s 2017 Business Trends and Outlook Report, more than 31% of respondents said they planned to add skid steer loader products to their portfolio this year. That decision may not be surprising with many economic indicators showing a strong homebuilding market.

Gravely Launches New Website to Celebrate 100 Year Anniversary

March 10, 2016 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The 100 year website features a company timeline, historical photo galleries and stories about landscape contractors, Gravely dealers and the company’s employees.

Gravely Introduces the ZT X Zero-Turn Mower

Built with Gravely’s commercial toughness, but designed and priced for the homeowner

November 5, 2015 | Posted in Product Innovations

Gravely introduces the ZT X, an all-new zero-turn lawn mower bred from commercial DNA but designed for the homeowner. With fabricated deck designs in either 42-inch or 52-inch sizes, the ZT X incorporates enhancements that improve cut quality, durability and ease of use.

Gravely Introduces the ZT-X Zero-Turn Mower

June 24, 2015 | Posted in Product Innovations

The ZT-X has a fabricated deck design in either 42 or 52 inches and features a Kohler 7000 Series engine.

Gravely Atlas JSV Utility Vehicle

March 2, 2015 | Posted in Product Innovations

Gravely introduces the Gravely Atlas JSV utility vehicle designed for heavy jobsite work. With a 1,900 lb. payload and 2,000 lb. towing capacity, the Atlas allows work crews to literally haul a ton. Supported by an on-demand, true all-wheel drive system and De Dion rear suspension, this Jobsite Vehicle (JSV) provides the heavy-duty traction and suspension required to maintain full

A Leader in the Power Equipment Industry Passes: Michael S. Ariens, 1931-2015

March 2, 2015 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Ariens Company today reflects on the life of 83-year-old Chairman Emeritus, Michael S. Ariens, who died at home on February 28.

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RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

Lessiter Media editors visited RhinoAG in Gibson City, IL to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production processes and attention to detail that have contributed to their longevity as they celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2024.

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Yanmar

Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.

Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.

At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.

Stihl Inc

Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.