See how the major manufacturers compare in terms of optimism for 2017 for total revenue and aftermarket revenue.

The Dominion Web Solutions brand portfolio includes the business-to-consumer websites Cycle Trader, RV Trader, ATV Trader, PWC Trader, Snowmobile Trader and Aero Trader, as well as the business-to-business brands Commercial Truck Trader, Commercial Web Services, Equipment Trader and RV Web Services.

Dealers across North America are investing in their businesses to support growing sales.

Kubota dealers are very positive about the year ahead and think tractors less than 40 horsepower, zero-turn mowers and skid steer loaders will be in demand.

Top of the list for April was a Consumer Reports feature on the most and least reliable lawn mower tractor brands.

New Holland dealers see a good year ahead for total and aftermarket revenue and they’re expanding their offerings of hay tools/ balers. They are unique in optimism for this product category among dealers of other leading manufacturers.

Rising employment levels are almost always a positive sign indicating a business is growing. That being the case, landscape contractors are on a roll — again. And this is also a positive sign for retailers, particularly outdoor power equipment dealers, who supply the equipment needs for those maintaining parks, corporate facilities and homeowners with turf services.