U.S. retail sales in December of compact tractors were up 4.6% compared with December of last year. Tractors in the 40-100 horsepower range were mostly flat for the year.
Kyle Hardy, president of Wiregrass International of Headland, Ala., talks about taking on the Mahindra line in 1988, before the company was even established in the U.S., and the growth of the tractor lineup.
Mahindra North America announced its entry into the higher horsepower utility tractor market with the 6000, 7000, 8000 and 9000 series tractors at its National Dealer Meeting. Ryan Pearcy, Senior Manager of Product Development for Mahindra North America, describes the features and functionalities of the new series.
Brandon Bozarth, assistant product development manager for Mahindra North America, details the features and functionality of the company's new eMax subcompact tractor series.
Mani Iyer, president and CEO of Mahindra North America, comments on the company's expanded product lines on either end of its horsepower range, its goals to be among the world's most admired brands and upcoming technology.
Mahindra's new products will launch in stages over the next 8 months, beginning with its re-styled utility vehicles followed by its new sub-compact, compact and utility tractors.
The facility changes will reduce the time from order to shipment to 48 hours or less and increase production volume by 50% and provide a safer work environment. Similar expansions are planned for the two other facilities in Houston, Texas, and Tacoma, Wash.
The donations are being made to several national and local charitable organizations to aid in relief efforts. Kubota is also committed to helping in the cleanup and restoration efforts.
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