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Kress Announces Plans to Launch in North American Market

August 22, 2022 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The Kress brand is coming to North America with commercial outdoor power equipment (OPE) for lawn care and landscape professionals.

OPE and Tractor Dealers Report Declining Sales

By Emily Schultz posted on July 13, 2022 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

Source: Constellation Dealership Software

The second quarter of 2022 brought in lows for outdoor power equipment (OPE) and tractor sales, according to Constellation Dealership Software companies Ideal, c-systems and Charter.

ECHO Inc. Expands Operations, Purchases Additional Warehouse

December 10, 2021 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Due to the rise of product demand and an increased focus on vertical integration, Echo Incorporated announced the purchase of an additional 103,000 square foot warehouse, 20-acre campus in Lake Zurich, Ill.

Wright Mfg. Ranked Top OPE Manufacturer in 2021 EDA Dealer-Manufacturer Survey

Wright Mfg. achieved a mean score of 6.12 in the 2021 report on a scale of 1-7, breaking Scag’s first-place streak among OPE manufacturer rankings.

By Ben Thorpe posted on August 31, 2021 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Data & Forecasts

With a total mean score of 6.12, Wright Mfg. took the lead among OPE manufacturers in this year’s Equipment Dealers Assn. (EDA) Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey.

5 Questions with Bart Sherwood

Sherwood owns Sherwood Tractor, Rose Bud, Ark.

By Sarah Hill posted on April 20, 2021 | Posted in Product Innovations, Best Practices, Rural Lifestyle Market

We sat down with Bart Sherwood, owner of Sherwood Tractor, a 2-store Mahindra dealer and 2018 Rural Lifestyle Dealer Dealership of the Year, and got his thoughts on the most innovative equipment that’s hit the market in the last 10 years and what he sees as the next big innovations to come in the next decade. The 5 Questions With... series is brought to you by Altoz.

5 Questions with John Quinley

Quinley serves as president for Land Pride, Salina, Kan.

By Sarah Hill posted on March 16, 2021

We sat down with John Quinley, president of Land Pride, and got his thoughts on key factors currently impacting the rural lifestyle market, some of the most innovative equipment that’s hit the market in the last 10 years and what he sees as the next big innovations to come in the next decade. The 5 Questions With... series is brought to you by Altoz.

5 Questions with Debra Fredrickson

By Sarah Hill posted on February 12, 2021 | Posted in Product Innovations, Rural Lifestyle Market, Dealer-to-Dealer Resources

Debra Fredrickson, director of marketing with Alex Power Equipment (2019 Dealership of the Year), discusses the factors currently impacting the rural lifestyle market, some of the most innovative equipment that’s hit the market in the last 10 years and what she sees as the next big innovations to come in the next decade. The 5 Questions With... series is brought to you by Altoz.

Yanmar America Appoints New Director of Agriculture and UTV Divisions

January 27, 2021 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Yanmar America has announced Mark Short as Director of the Agriculture and UTV divisions.

5 Questions with Jon Eis of John Deere Dealership Eis Implement

Eis serves as chief operating officer of Eis Implement, Two Rivers, Wis.

By Sarah Hill posted on January 25, 2021 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market, Dealer-to-Dealer Resources

Rural Lifestyle Dealer sat down with Jon Eis, chief operating officer of John Deere dealer Eis Implement, and got his thoughts on key factors currently impacting the rural lifestyle market and some of the most innovative equipment that’s hit the market in the last 10 years. The 5 Questions With... series is brought to you by Altoz.

ECHO Inc. Expands Brand with Wheeled Trimmers and Chipper/Shredders

October 12, 2020 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Product Innovations

ECHO Inc., a global leader in professional-grade, high performance outdoor power equipment for commercial and homeowner use, announced the addition of two new product categories to the brand portfolio – wheeled trimmers and chipper/shredders. These products are essential tools for landscapers, farm and ranch owners, and various agricultural applications.

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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.