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:
- Quality Makes a Difference
- Sell Or Keep This John Deere Tractor With 235 Hours? My Vote: Sell It!
- Rural Lifestyle Dealer Meme of the Week
- Business Council of Manitoba Highlights Bob Mazer’s Business Contributions
- Mowing: Chore or Pastime?
Quality Makes a Difference
TikTok user Stevieboi102 shared this video of a Big Box-bought lawn tractor that is just 2 years old and already needs a new transaxle and preaches why it’s always best to buy from your local dealer.
@stevieboy102 Already needs a transaxle less than two years old. #technician #maintenance #mechanicsoftiktok #landscaping #lanwmower #cubcadet #junk #stevieboy102 ♬ original sound - Stevieboy
Sell Or Keep This John Deere Tractor With 235 Hours? My Vote: Sell It!
An Ask Tractor Mike viewer is facing the dilemma of whether to keep or sell his 2005 John Deere 990 tractor. This decision can be tough, especially when considering factors like its low hours and sentimental value. Let's dive into the details to help make an informed choice when deciding whether to keep or sell a tractor when it's not exactly what you need.
Rural Lifestyle Dealer Meme of the Week
Rural Lifestyle Dealer publisher, and resident redhead, Michael Ellis celebrated his birthday last week. Our editors couldn’t pass up the opportunity to show him a little love … or mocking with this Facebook post from Mike Lessiter.
Business Council of Manitoba Highlights Bob Mazer’s Business Contributions
In 1959, Bob’s father, Ed Mazer Sr., moved to Brandon and acquired Brandon Implements, the Massey Ferguson dealership. Bob joined the dealership at a young age, balancing work on the family farm with his responsibilities at the dealership. In 1975, the dealership transitioned to Mazer Implements when Bob and his brother Ed took over the business from their father. Read more in this LinkedIn post honoring Bob Mazer's career.
Mowing: Chore or Pastime?
John Deere posted a poll on LinkedIn asking if people viewed mowing the lawn as something loved or a chore. Survey says … LOVE IT!
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