According to the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers, U.S. year-to-date sales of under 40 horsepower tractors were up 1.1% for the first quarter compared with last year and up more than 5% compared with March of last year. Canadian year-to-date sales of under 40 horsepower tractors were up 3.7% for the first quarter compared with last year and up 0.7% compared with March of last year.

Today, STA-BIL is endorsed by more OEMs than the competition, including Generac, MTD, Cub Cadet, Chris Craft, Centurion and Grasshopper.

Marlin Miller’s original plan involved opening a custom welding and equipment repair shop, but he then heard from neighbors in Defoe, Ky., they needed someone who could provide dependable service for their mowing equipment.

Download this list of key financial and operating ratios, which were adapted from the United Equipment Dealers Assn.’s Cost of Doing Business Study, to share with new managers or for a "refresh" on the metrics that you typically watch at your dealership.

The effect of a simple gesture will improve your relationships with employees and inspire them to do the same.