Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: Oct. 24, 2023

October 24, 2023

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:

Is the Compact Tractor Market Too Crowded?
A Little Friendly Banter Between Dealers
Here's What Rural Lifestyle Dealer Saw at Equip Expo
Kawasaki Motors Ends Pandemic Surcharges
Develon: Exploring the Name Change

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Is the Compact Tractor Market Too Crowded?

In this video from Messick’s, Neil Messick breaks down why the compact tractor market is so crowded and why he thinks why some need to go out of business.

A Little Friendly Banter Between Dealers

Ag Tech Services in Paris, Tenn., recently posted a photo of some friendly graffiti left by neighboring dealer B&G Equipment, owned and operated by Rural Lifestyle Dealer contributing columnist Tim Brannon.

Here's What Rural Lifestyle Dealer Saw at Equip Expo

Rural Lifestyle Dealer editors were on the ground at this year's Equip Expo in Louisville, Ky. These are their top takeaways from the show.

Kawasaki Motors Ends Pandemic Surcharges

As it currently stands, there are only a couple vendors left who are still hanging on to pandemic fees. Powersports dealership industry veteran Mark Sheffield talks about his experience working with associations to tackle this still remaining issue.

Develon: Exploring the Name Change

The folks at Equipment World recently sat down with Develon's Senior Marketing Manager Alice Banach to discuss why the company went through a name change and some of its latest products.

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AEM Highlights Pro-Manufacturing Policy Initiatives

For its part, the editorial team at Lessiter Media, reporting on behalf of Farm Equipment, Rural Lifestyle Dealer, Ag Equipment Intelligence and Precision Lifestyle Dealer, joined the AEM Manufacturing Express at two of its stops, including Woods Equipment in Oregon, IL and Kuhn in Brodhead, Wisc.

Top Directory Listings

Yanmar

Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.

Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.

At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.

Stihl Inc

Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.