At its recent meeting, the OPE Council discussed the need to expand on the internet sales issue by focusing on direct sales by manufacturers and how this is addressed in the manufacturers’ internet policy.
This past year, the Equipment Dealers Assn. was busy working on your behalf to enhance the dealer-manufacturer relationship and create a mutually beneficial business environment.
The report is provided free of charge to any dealer who participated in the 2016 survey. Dealers who were unable to participate can still order the report.
Sales of 2WD tractors under 40 horsepower gained 16.8% in September (compared to last year), with year-to-date sales up 11.7%. September sales of 2WD tractors 40-100 horsepower were up 3.9% year-over-year, but year-to-date sales were down 4.3%.
Andrew Snih of Huber Farm Equipment will represent Canada. Daniel Scheuers of Waupun Equipment Co. will represent the Great Lakes. Mike Linton of Heritage Agriculture of Arkansas will represent the Gulf Coast.
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.
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.