Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Managing Editor Lynn Woolf shares a "deep down" look at the rural market in this interactive webinar. She presents trends from the extensive 2016 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report, based on forecasts from dealers across North America. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
Poll results show that almost 64% of American adults age 18+ who own outdoor power equipment say they either are not sure (42%) or do not pay any attention (22%) to what type of fuel they are using.
Dealers see a positive year ahead, with about 63% of dealers expecting aftermarket revenues to increase 2-8% or more, according to Rural Lifestyle Dealer's 2016 Business Trends & Outlook Report.
Rural Lifestyle Dealer, the leading communication vehicle for dealers to the rural market, has compiled an extensive management report where we dig a little deeper than just the numbers to study dealer business trends and the outlook for 2016.
According to Rural Lifestyle Dealer's 2016 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report, 60% of dealers expect revenue to grow 2-8% this year. Read more regarding dealer forecasts in our winter issue.
Dealers selling to rural lifestylers think 2016 will be another good year, with significant growth forecast for revenue at a time when the production ag equipment market is experiencing declines by as much as 20% or more.
Unit sales of compact tractors have been the historical bell weather used to gauge the general health of the rural lifestyle segment of the farm equipment business. As Rural Lifestyle Dealer marks its 10th year, it seems appropriate to review how the market for small farm tractors has fared over the last decade.
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
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
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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.