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AEM: U.S. Year-to-Date Sales of Under 40 Horsepower Tractors Up Nearly 10%

October 12, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

U.S. sales of under 40 horsepower tractors were up 2% compared with September of last year. Year-to-date U.S. sales of 40-100 horsepower tractors were up 1.5% year-to-date and down 7% compared with September of last year.

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Don't Send an Email Before Doing These 3 Things

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on October 12, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Fast Company

First, wait at least 60 seconds and read it over before you hit send.

Rollick Secures $8.3 Million in Series A Funding

October 11, 2018 | Posted in Product Innovations

Rollick is the first affinity buying program and enterprise lead management solution for the powersports, RV, marine and industrial equipment industries.

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Heading to GIE+Expo? Let's Meet Up

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 11, 2018 | Posted in Events Coverage

Dealers: Let's schedule a short meet-up, so we can hear what you think about the new products.

Doosan Bobcat North America Partners with SafeAI on Autonomous Research

October 10, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Safety Resources

SafeAI plans to demonstrate how the latest AI technologies, like Deep Neural Networks and Deep Reinforcement Learning, can be used to perceive complex dynamic environments around equipment and provide automated control.

OPEI Issues Statement on Expansion of E15 Sales to Year-Round

October 9, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Rural Lifestyle Market

“It is unfortunate our government is not willing to invest in stronger education for consumers about fueling choices. The small warning stickers placed on fuel pumps are not enough to prevent mis-fueling and do little to educate consumers," says Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute.

Milks Power Sales & Service Expands

October 9, 2018 | Posted in Dealer News, Dealers in Motion

Source: Jordana Joy

The dealership, based in Amherst, Ohio, invested $100,000 in a nearby building and added the Ariens and Gravely lines.

Cub Cadet Names Zimmer Power 2018 Retailer Of The Year

October 9, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Dealer News, Dealers in Motion

Source: Travis Thayer

The announcement was made at the annual dealer convention this past September in Orlando, Fla. The award is given to one of Cub Cadet's 1,500 dealers nationwide.

Trump Administration May Direct EPA to Waive Seasonal Restrictions on E15 Sales

October 8, 2018 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Source: Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to have the EPA waive existing seasonal restrictions on the sale of gasoline blended with 15% ethanol, according to a report from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute.

California Air Resources Board Moving Forward with Small Engine Emissions Regulations

October 8, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Rural Lifestyle Market

Source: Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Quarterly Report

The goal is to reduce mobile source emissions up to 80% by 2031, according to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute.

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EVENTS

Lawn and Rural Equipment Expo

12/7/18

The Roberts Centre

123 Gano Road

Wilmington, OH

United States

Contact: Dennis Alford

Sponsored by the United Equipment Dealers Assn., this expo will feature lawn, landscape, small farm and rural lifestyle equipment. Read More

Videos

An Exclusive Look at New Offerings From Textron Off Road

Take a closer look at the new equipment offerings from Textron Off Road, presented by Ben White at the 2018 Farm Progress Show. Their silent running new vehicles are some of the quietest on the road, factoring in NVH or Noise, Vibration and Harshness. Also boasting a versatile and spacious cab.

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GIE+EXPO and HNA 2018

Date: 10/17/18

Location: Louisville, KY

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Stihl Inc

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