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:
- Trying to Compete with the 3-Point Hitch
- No Excuses: Adding Value to Customers' Purchases
- Case IH Launches Farmall Electric Tractor
- Are You a Lawncare 'Alpha Dad'?
- Rural Lifestyle Innovation at Farm Progress
Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by Monarch Tractor.
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Trying to Compete with the 3-Point Hitch
International Harvester’s answer to the Ferguson 3-point hitch was the Fast-Hitch. Once the patents ran out on the Ferguson hitch, IH’s clever but proprietary system was knocked out by the more widely available 3-point hitch.
No Excuses: Adding Value to Customers' Purchases
Powersports dealer industry veteran and dealership consultant Mark Sheffield recently shared on LinkedIn his belief that dealers need to be adding value to their customers' experience to avoid the pitfalls of online shopping. He asks the all-important question: What are you doing to make it easy to buy?
Case IH Launches Farmall Electric Tractor
On Aug. 28, Case IH announced the Farmall Utility 75C Electric Tractor. The company said it offers diesel-like performance with an average 4-hour run time and fast recharging.
Are You a Lawncare 'Alpha Dad'?
We all know lawncare is a staple of fatherhood. But does your devotion to your lawn award you the status of "alpha dad"? Check out this clip from John Deere to see if you fit the role.
Rural Lifestyle Innovation at Farm Progress
As I type this, the Rural Lifestyle Dealer team is prepping for our trip down to the 2023 Farm Progress show in Decatur, Ill. We're on a mission to bring you coverage of the latest innovations in the rural lifestyle market. Until we have our coverage finished, check out this footage from our coverage at last year's show.
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Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by Monarch Tractor.
Monarch Tractor, maker of the MK-V, is the world’s first fully electric, driver optional, connected tractor set to enhance farmers’ existing operations, alleviate labor shortages, and maximize yields. With cutting-edge technology, global reach and an experienced team, Monarch Tractor is delivering meaningful change for the future of farming. Click here to learn about your opportunities as a Monarch dealer.
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