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:
- King Kutter, Inc. Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary
- Kioti, Trace Adkins Announce Free Concert in Western Kentucky
- Throwback to 2017: Husqvarna's First Commercial Stand-On Mower
- When Manufacturers Listen to Their Customers
- When a Dealer Sells 2 Tractor Brands
Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by ECHO.
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.
King Kutter, Inc. Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary
King Kutter, Inc., a manufacturer of 3-point implements, such as rotary kutters and gear drive tillers, is celebrating its 45th year as a family-owned business! Each piece of equipment manufactured this year will feature a commemorative 45th Anniversary decal.
Kioti, Trace Adkins Announce Free Concert in Western Kentucky
Kioti Tractor and multi-platinum country artist Trace Adkins have announced a free concert to celebrate Mayfield, Ky., which experienced tragedy in 2021 as a tornado leveled the town. Taking place at Mayfield High School’s CFSB War Memorial Stadium in Mayfield, Ky., on May 20, the show is open to the public as Adkins and Kioti Tractor "seek to remember, honor and rebuild … not just the town of Mayfield, but the spirit of all those who call it home."
Throwback to 2017: Husqvarna's First Commercial Stand-On Mower
Back in 2017 at Equip Expo, Rural Lifestyle Dealer was on the scene as George Reister, Husqvarna’s regional product manager for wheeled products, shared features and functionality for the company’s first ever commercial stand-on mower series, the V548 and V554.
When Manufacturers Listen to Their Customers
An important attribute of a quality company is the ability to listen to and address your customers' requests. Rockhill Farms got to experience that attribute firsthand, when he reached out to Curtis Industries with a special request regarding his Curtis cab doors.
When a Dealer Sells 2 Tractor Brands
YouTuber and former dealership manager Mike Wiles recently addressed a question from one of his viewers, asking about which of his dealers' tractor brands he should buy. Wiles uses his industry experience to show his viewers more of the dealership side of buying a tractor and gives a rundown on how brand purity can impact dealers' offerings.
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Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by ECHO.
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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