Altoz, manufacturers of high-performance commercial zero-turn mowers, announced today a collaboration with Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power (Briggs & Stratton Corporation NYSE: BGG), the leading provider of commercial power solutions, that will see the all-new 810cc Vanguard engine aboard Altoz's XP Z model mower.

Kubota Tractor Corporation introduces two new models to its MX-Series utility ag tractor line with the MX4800 and MX5200; both offer two- and four-wheel-drive models and HST models, and deliver 49.3 or 54.7 horsepower, respectively.

Infinity, c-Systems Software's premier business management system, has added Echo, Shindaiwa, Toro, Exmark, and STIHL to its list of prominent vendors like Ariens and Gravely that now provide automated warranty claims transmission

Case IH is simplifying the decision of choosing the right red tractor for many operations with the new digital Right Red Tractor tool.

Some equipment dealerships are seeing an increase in fencing demand as farms are being split up and sold, and rural lifestylers are setting up homesteads on smaller pieces of acreage. Despite the demand, this product isn't found in every dealership, or even many dealerships, and for good reason: Price. It's often difficult, if not impossible, for dealerships to compete with big box stores. However, some dealerships have found success with this niche product in spite of the "price-match" mentality.

You can read management books or spend hours in the classroom to improve your leadership skills — or you can just follow some simple shortcuts.

How to manage cashflow is one of the four decisions that every business must get correct to be successful (along with people, strategy and execution). Think of your financial results in this way: Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, but cash is king. Without cash, dealerships will starve.

The Conestoga Model C-125 compact manure spreader is the ideal tool for hobby farmers, horse owners and organic farmers who have larger spreader jobs to handle. Standard PTO drive with heavy-duty agricultural gearbox to operate apron and beater ensures reliable spreading. A capacity of 85 cubic feet reduces the number of loads to haul. Easy hook up makes for getting spreading jobs done quickly and easily.

According to Agri Marketing magazine, AGCO Alistair McLelland has been named vice president, marketing, North America reporting to Bob Crain, senior vice president & general manager, North America.

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