Rural Lifestyle Dealer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of the rural lifestyle market. Here is our favorite content from the past week:

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For five decades, ECHO has been a worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of professional-grade, hand-held outdoor power equipment for both the commercial and homeowner markets. Today, the company sells its products in North America through eight distributors managing 6,600 independent dealers. 

Rising Landscaping Bills have Americans Reaching for Mowers

Lawn-mowing services cost an average 22.4% more this year, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing home-services company Angi. And those rising costs have more homeowners turning to taking on the job themselves. This report form Axios says that in addition to buying mowers to do the job themselves, many homeowners are also turning to electric models. Has your dealership seen an uptick in homeowner customers?

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Timelapse of Florida Coast Equipment Location Being Built

Jon Ritter discovered that a cold brew coffee filter fits right inside the fuel tank on many pieces of equipment, so we had to put it to the test. This filter could help prevent large debris from making its way into your fuel tank and alert you to sludge build-up in your fuel container. While this filter can provide a layer of protection, it does not replace your traditional fuel filter. Neil Messick of Messick’s Equipment shares a few examples of what lawn and garden equipment the hack might work on.

 

CNET Highlights Monarch’s Electric Autonomous Tractor

CNET visits with Mark Schwager, president and co-founder of Monarch Tractor, about how the tractor works — including the specs, the battery, the utility space and the cost breakdown.

 

Manufacturers Join in Celebration Fit for a Queen

Five machines from British manufacturer JCB — representing the landmark years of Her Majesty the Queen’s 70-year reign — took center stage earlier this week in London. Operated by JCB employees, the 5 machines paraded toward Buckingham Palace, past members of the Royal Family and tens of thousands of cheering spectators lining the route. Leading the parade was one of the first backhoe loaders ever built by JCB in 1953 — the year of Her Majesty’s Coronation. Check out this quick video taken during the celebration.

 

 

WEDA’s John Schmeiser Receives Honorary Degree at Sask Polytech, Addresses Graduates

While we all know the benefits of buying from a certified dealer, not all consumers know it. In this video Hustler Turf pokes a little fun at big box employees to help show why it pays to visit your local lawn & turf dealer.

 

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For five decades, ECHO has been a worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of professional-grade, hand-held outdoor power equipment for both the commercial and homeowner markets. Today, the company sells its products in North America through eight distributors managing 6,600 independent dealers.

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