Dealer news, product innovations, and manufacturer news. https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/rss en-us Diamond Mowers announced its annual Dealer Demo Days and Champion Training events, designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for equipment dealers serving contractors, municipalities, forestry professionals, and land management crews. Diamond Mowers announced its annual Dealer Demo Days and Champion Training events, designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for equipment dealers serving contractors, municipalities, forestry professionals, and land management crews.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12298 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:29:20 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12298-diamond-mowers-strengthens-dealer-support-through-demo-days-and-champion-training-events DiamondMowers.png The Toro Company has announced the donation of a Toro® Groundsmaster® 4000-D mower to the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, providing a critical equipment upgrade to support the maintenance of the 1,200-acre horticultural garden and arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota. The Toro Company has announced the donation of a Toro® Groundsmaster® 4000-D mower to the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, providing a critical equipment upgrade to support the maintenance of the 1,200-acre horticultural garden and arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12296 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:53:45 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12296-toro-donates-equipment-to-university-of-minnesota-landscape-arboretum kschmidt@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Trailer Came Loose on Highway — Here's What Went Wrong (With Dashcam Footage) Top-Selling Compact Track Loaders, Used Values & Auction Winners for 2025-26 PR Equipment Breaks Down How It’s Diversified Its Offerings California Waivers Face Bumpy Future in Congress This Week's Lineup:

• Trailer Came Loose on Highway — Here's What Went Wrong (With Dashcam Footage)
• Top-Selling Compact Track Loaders, Used Values & Auction Winners for 2025-26
• PR Equipment Breaks Down How It’s Diversified Its Offerings
• California Waivers Face Bumpy Future in Congress

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12295 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:30:08 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12295-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-june-23-2026 The Mean Green business, including its product line, brand identity and dealer network, will continue under the new ownership. The Mean Green business, including its product line, brand identity and dealer network, will continue under the new ownership.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12294 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:52:17 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12294-generac-completes-sale-of-mean-green-mower-business-to-mowtech-partners jupchurch@lesspub.com May revenue for outdoor power equipment (OPE) dealers decreased compared to April 2026, according to Constellation Dealership Software's latest monthly market update, which analyzes transactional sales data from a consistent group of 257 dealers reporting over the past 3 years. May revenue for outdoor power equipment (OPE) dealers decreased compared to April 2026, according to Constellation Dealership Software's latest monthly market update, which analyzes transactional sales data from a consistent group of 257 dealers reporting over the past 3 years.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12292 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12292-us-ope-dealer-revenue-falls-in-may-as-midwest-sees-steepest-decline OME Revenue Year (1).png kschmidt@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Inside the 6-year Process of Turning American Football Fields into World Cup Pitches A Look Inside a Japanese Kubota Dealer Leading Through Change Howe Equipment Compares Toro, Exmark and Bad Boy Mowers This Week's Lineup:

• Inside the 6-year Process of Turning American Football Fields into World Cup Pitches
• A Look Inside a Japanese Kubota Dealer
• Leading Through Change
• Howe Equipment Compares Toro, Exmark and Bad Boy Mowers

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12263 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12263-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-june-16-2026 The Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association and the Automobile Dealers Association of North Dakota announce the promotion of Kayla Cross to Chief Operating Officer. The Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association and the Automobile Dealers Association of North Dakota announce the promotion of Kayla Cross to Chief Operating Officer.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12266 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12266-kayla-cross-named-chief-operating-officer-pioneer-equipment-dealers-association Kayla Cross Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association.png Virnig Manufacturing is introducing a completely redesigned snow blower lineup engineered to move more snow, handle tougher winter conditions, and give operators more configuration options than ever before. Virnig Manufacturing is introducing a completely redesigned snow blower lineup engineered to move more snow, handle tougher winter conditions, and give operators more configuration options than ever before.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12265 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12265-virnig-launches-all-new-snow-blower-lineup-built-for-maximum-performance-in-demanding-winter-conditions Virnig Logo Long MFG.png With a more than 40-year history of commercial mower innovation, Exmark is doubling down on its commitment to customer-focused innovation. With a more than 40-year history of commercial mower innovation, Exmark is doubling down on its commitment to customer-focused innovation.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12262 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12262-exploring-how-customer-challenges-inspire-exmark-innovations XiQ Technology.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: GreenCare for Troops Marks 20 Years of Supporting Military Families Infestation! Customer’s Mower Was FULL Of Bugs! Will It Run? Community Connections: LS Tractor Helps Bring Hands-On Learning to Life at Raleigh Oak Charter School Industry Shares Comments on CNH’s Color-Mixing of its Dealer Network Before AGCO: The Untold Story of Allis-Chalmers’ Collapse This Week's Lineup:

• GreenCare for Troops Marks 20 Years of Supporting Military Families
• Infestation! Customer’s Mower Was FULL Of Bugs! Will It Run?
• Community Connections: LS Tractor Helps Bring Hands-On Learning to Life at Raleigh Oak Charter School
• Industry Shares Comments on CNH’s Color-Mixing of its Dealer Network
• Before AGCO: The Untold Story of Allis-Chalmers’ Collapse

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12256 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12256-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-june-9-2026 “Feels Like a Ferris” is the theme of Ferris’ recently launched national ad campaign targeting power equipment dealers, landscapers and consumers. “Feels Like a Ferris” is the theme of Ferris’ recently launched national ad campaign targeting power equipment dealers, landscapers and consumers.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12259 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12259-feels-like-a-ferris-campaign-highlights-the-benefits-of-ferris-patented-full-suspension Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) presented House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.) with the 2026 AED Legislative Leadership Award during the 2026 AED Policy Conference & Advocacy Day, held June 1-3 in Washington, D.C. Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) presented House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.) with the 2026 AED Legislative Leadership Award during the 2026 AED Policy Conference & Advocacy Day, held June 1-3 in Washington, D.C.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12255 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12255-aed-honors-house-agriculture-committee-chairman-glenn-gt-thompson-with-2026-legislative-leadership-award Roadrunner, an ag and rural marketing agency built to make smart marketing accessible, is expanding its team with the addition of Trevor Revesz as Marketing Supervisor. Roadrunner, an ag and rural marketing agency built to make smart  marketing accessible, is expanding its team with the addition of Trevor Revesz as Marketing  Supervisor.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12253 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12253-roadrunner-expands-team-with-addition-of-trevor-revesz-as-marketing-supervisor kschmidt@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Professional Field Maintenance Team Shares What It’s Like to Prepare for the FIFA World Cup Is it a Technician Problem or a Process and Leadership Problem? My Zero Turn Mower Is Ridiculous … But This Might Save Me Money Where are Kubota Tractors Made? Inside the Brand’s Manufacturing Network This Week's Lineup:

• Professional Field Maintenance Team Shares  What It’s Like to Prepare for the FIFA World Cup
• Is it a Technician Problem or a Process and Leadership Problem? 
• My Zero Turn Mower Is Ridiculous … But This Might Save Me Money
• Where are Kubota Tractors Made? Inside the Brand’s Manufacturing Network

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12250 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12250-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-june-2-2026 In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, May 2026. http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12249 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12249-top-10-rural-lifestyle-industry-stories-in-may-2026 rld-top-10.png TYM North America proudly announces the launch of the T2025P, an exciting new model in the Series 2 lineup. TYM North America proudly announces the launch of the T2025P, an exciting new model in the Series 2 lineup. 

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12248 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12248-tym-north-america-launches-the-t2025p-subcompact-tractor June 1 2026 TYM T2025 Launch.png Burrows Enterprises, LLC is proud to announce a major milestone in company history — the production of its 5,000th Roto Grind Tub Grinder, completed during the first week of May 2026. Burrows Enterprises, LLC is proud to announce a major milestone in company history — the production of its 5,000th Roto Grind Tub Grinder, completed during the first week of May 2026.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12247 Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12247-burrows-enterprises-celebrates-production-of-5-000th-roto-grind-tub-grinder image001.jpg USDA weekly Crop Progress report shows 86% of corn planted (flat year/year, (+3% vs. recent average) and 60% emerged (-5% year/year, +2% vs. recent average). USDA weekly Crop Progress report shows 86% of corn planted (flat year/year, (+3% vs. recent average) and 60% emerged (-5% year/year, +2% vs. recent average).

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12246 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12246-ag-quick-take-crop-plantings-emergence-trends-point-to-still-large-crop 076e1057-2fac-4e6e-b933-152325853582@bluematrix.png M.H. Eby, Inc. announces the addition of Shelor Motor Mile as an authorized dealer serving Christiansburg and the surrounding region. M.H. Eby, Inc. announces the addition of Shelor Motor Mile as an authorized dealer serving Christiansburg and the surrounding region.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12244 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12244-mh-eby-adds-shelor-motor-mile-as-authorized-dealer-in-christianburg-virginia Eby + Shelor Motor Mile.jpg Brett Davis, CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA), announced Tuesday the addition of Stephanie Fisher and Emily Winkler to their team. Brett Davis, CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA), announced Tuesday the addition of Stephanie Fisher and Emily Winkler to their team.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12245 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12245-naeda-announces-two-new-staff-appointments NAEDA-logo-SMALL.png Through this expanded commitment, Bobcat has donated an additional $465,000 in equipment—bringing total donations to more than $1.35 million since 2024. Through this expanded commitment, Bobcat has donated an additional $465,000 in equipment—bringing total donations to more than $1.35 million since 2024. 

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12241 Tue, 26 May 2026 11:30:56 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12241-how-bobcat-company-and-the-salvation-army-are-helping-communities-prepare-before-disaster-strikes bobcat-salvation-army-donation-aurora-co-2-051426_jpg.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Guiness World Records Set at TurfMutt Great Lawn in Louisville's Waterfront Park Battery Charging Solutions that Could Help Your Landscape Customers The Dealership Function That’s Already Ready for AI What's a Kubota Dealership in Japan Look Like? This Week's Lineup:

• Guiness World Records Set at TurfMutt Great Lawn in Louisville's Waterfront Park
• Battery Charging Solutions that Could Help Your Landscape Customers
• The Dealership Function That’s Already Ready for AI
• What's a Kubota Dealership in Japan Look Like?

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12239 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12239-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-may-26-2026 In this role, Mabb will oversee the development and execution of U.S. sales strategies for STIHL Inc., including demand planning, forecasting, and alignment across Sales and Operations to support continued growth and dealer success. In this role, Mabb will oversee the development and execution of U.S. sales strategies for STIHL Inc., including demand planning, forecasting, and alignment across Sales and Operations to support continued growth and dealer success.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12238 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12238-stihl-inc-names-jason-mabb-vice-president-of-sales Jason Mabb.jpg Small Agriculture & Turf sales increased for the quarter as a result of higher shipment volumes and the positive effects of foreign currency translation. Small Agriculture & Turf sales increased for the quarter as a result of higher shipment volumes and the positive effects of foreign currency translation.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12237 Thu, 21 May 2026 14:05:16 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12237-deere-reports-2q-2026-small-ag-and-turf-sales-increase-16 Through this collaboration, Stotz Equipment will help distribute the SkimTurf™ platform, enabling superintendents to transform agronomic insights into targeted field applications using GPS-enabled equipment. Through this collaboration, Stotz Equipment will help distribute the SkimTurf™ platform, enabling superintendents to transform agronomic insights into targeted field applications using GPS-enabled equipment.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12235 Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12235-skimturf-management-and-stotz-equipment-collaboration-to-advance-precision-turf-management-across-southwest-us The tractors provide a versatile solution for customers who need one tractor to handle everything from mowing and loader work to snow removal and general property maintenance. The tractors provide a versatile solution for customers who need one tractor to handle everything from mowing and loader work to snow removal and general property maintenance.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12233 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12233-kioti-introduces-new-ck40-series-compact-tractors CK2640 ROPS Lifestyle 10.jpg kschmidt@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: My Zero Turn Mower Is Ridiculous… But This Might Save Me Money Waterfront Park, Home of TurfMutt’s Great Lawn, Opens New PlayPort 5 Workforce & Benefits Challenges Dealers Can’t Afford to Ignore This Fall Top 3 Dealer Trends for 2026 You Can Act on Today This Week's Lineup:

• My Zero Turn Mower Is Ridiculous… But This Might Save Me Money
• Waterfront Park, Home of TurfMutt’s Great Lawn, Opens New PlayPort
• 5 Workforce & Benefits Challenges Dealers Can’t Afford to Ignore This Fall
• Top 3 Dealer Trends for 2026 You Can Act on Today

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12231 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12231-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-may-19-2026 Through the collaboration, Kubota will provide a range of equipment to power SB Mowing’s work tackling large-scale overgrown properties and maintaining residential landscapes, while also supporting his philanthropic initiative, SB Mow It Forward. http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12230 Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12230-kubota-and-sb-mowing-partner-to-transform-overgrown-properties-and-give-back Kubota cleanup.jpg Bates brings experience in ground care equipment and sales, along with a strong understanding of customer needs in commercial and residential applications. Bates brings experience in ground care equipment and sales, along with a strong understanding of customer needs in commercial and residential applications. 

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12228 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12228-altoz-announces-david-bates-as-district-sales-manager-for-midwest-region David Bates Altoz District Sales Manager.jpg This will be the 7th location for the New Holland and Kubota dealership. This newest location will be branded as a Kubota store This will be the 7th location for the New Holland and Kubota dealership. This newest location will be branded as a Kubota store

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12225 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12225-roberts-equipment-announces-new-location Roberts Equipment Rockford Ontario.jpeg Credit: Robert's Equipment