What’s Trending: Top Stories on RLD.com for November 2015

In terms of all the news we posted in November, dealers were most interested in the post about Spartan, a new zero-turn mower manufacturer, and Mahindra entering the hay tool market. A fresh name and an expanded product lineup gives dealers additional ways to boost sales.

The features on our 2015 Dealerships of the Year, Kelly Tractor & Equipment and PrairieCoast Equipment, also ranked high among November online news. We hope some of the strategies shared by these impressive dealers can be incorporated in your dealerships.

If you missed it, check out the post about the importance of firing employees who drain energy from you and your team.

Other top viewed stories in November include other news from Mahindra as well as Hustler’s new stand-on mower and Kubota’s diesel zero-turn with its aerodynamic cutting system.

Top 10 Most Viewed Online Stories in November

1. Spartan Mowers Launches with 5 Zero-Turn Models

2. Mahindra Entering North American Hay Tool Market

3. Dealership of the Year 2015: Kelly Tractor & Equipment of Longview, Texas

4. Dealership of the Year 2015: PrairieCoast Equipment of Kamloops, B.C.

5. Rural Lifestyle Dealer Announces 2015 Dealerships of the Year

6. Notable & Quotable: How Mahindra Plans to Double Sales Volume

7. Big Picture: Fire 10% of Your Employees Every Year

8. Hustler Introducing its First Stand-On Mower

9. Kubota Introduces Diesel Zero-Turn Mowers with the Aerodynamic Cutting System

10. Mahindra North America Launches New Tractors

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Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf

Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf was managing editor of Rural Lifestyle Dealer. Prior to that, she was a contributing writer for Rural Lifestyle Dealer and Farm Equipment magazines before becoming editor in 2012. She previously covered agriculture as a freelance writer for several industry publications. Lynn also worked in public relations and marketing and earned her accreditation in public relations. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and lives on a third-generation family farm in Kansas. Contact: lwoolf@lessitermedia.com

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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.

What’s Trending: Top Stories on RLD.com for November 2015

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