Eleven outdoor power equipment manufacturers received Gold Award recognition in the 2017 Dealer-Manufacturer Relations survey. The complete list of Gold Award recipients include ECHO, Exmark, Ferris, Grasshopper, Gravely, Hustler, Shindaiwa, STIHL, Toro, Walker and Wright manufacturing.
The company leads other manufacturers in terms of improvement over the last 3 years in key categories measured in the 2017 Equipment Dealers Assn.’s Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey.
The recipients of the Dealer Choice Awards will be announced in the next few weeks. More than 2,300 dealers participated in the survey, providing a total of 9,278 individual ratings.
Comparing the results of the 2013 Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey to the most recent survey, Kubota had the biggest drop in ratings, but still rated highest overall of the major manufacturers.
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.