Professional segment net sales for the third quarter were up 3.0% from last year. Residential segment net sales for the third quarter were up 9.5% from last year.
The new products include the new gas-powered RTV-XG850 Sidekick; six new M Series specialty ag tractors, with three narrow ROPS tractors, a Power Krawler and high-clearance and low-profile models; and two new compact excavators.
The third quarter sales increase of 4.5% was driven by increased demand for professional segment products. Residential segment net sales for the third quarter were down 9.3%.
Sales are also up 5% for 9 months, with the quarterly and yearly increases primarily due to higher shipment volumes and price realization, partially offset by higher warranty costs.
From a high of 3,380 dealers in the year 2000, John Deere's turf equipment dealers declined by more than 1,000 store locations by 2016, according to Ag Equipment Intelligence's 2017 'Big Dealer' Report.
PERC, Audubon International, and R&R Products partnered with courses last year to test emissions-reducing propane equipment in research and demonstration program
Propane-powered turf equipment is now maintaining the fairways, greens and rough at eight renowned U.S. golf courses originally selected in the fall of 2014 to participate in an inaugural research program with the Propane Education & Research Council.
11-store John Deere dealer, Koenig Equipment opened its new Greenville, Ohio, location, replacing the dealer's previous Greenville location and increasing the store's size by more than 5,000 square feet.
Topcon Positioning Group announces a partnership with The Toro Co. in the development of a new GPS-guided sprayer, which Toro will make available to the commercial equipment marketplace as soon as the summer of 2015.
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.
Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product
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Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and
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At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products
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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.