In case you've missed it, here's a roundup of our most read items on RuralLifestyleDealer.com during the past month.

Top of the list for April was a Consumer Reports story on lawn mower tractor brands.

Additional articles that took the spotlight include an article on Honda Power Equipment introducing its first robotic lawn mower and a blog post on rethinking employee compensation.

Top 10 Most Viewed Online Stories in April:

1. Consumer Reports: Most and Least Reliable Lawn Tractor Brands

2. New Drone-Assisted Chainsaws Solve Common Landscaping Dilemmas

3. Land Management Adds Value to Retirement Investments

4. Outlook by Brand: Massey Ferguson Dealers Adding UTVs

5. Hustler Turf Enters UTV Market with Patented Technology

6. Kubota Introduces New Entry-Level Hay and Cattle Tractor

7. Rethinking Employee Compensation

8. 5 Tricks to Convert Average Sales Reps into Sales Ninjas

9. Honda Power Equipment Introduces its First Robotic Lawn Mower

10. J. Ward McConnell Jr.: From Dealer to Manufacturer and Back Again

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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.

Top 10 Rural Lifestyle Industry Stories in April 2017

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