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Get Up to Speed on Issues Facing Landscapers

Limited work visas, restrictions on equipment and sharing the labor pool with the construction industry are all challenges that dealers should watch.
By Diana Dombrowski posted on June 12, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices
Landscapers across the country are facing a variety of challenges, including a lack of experienced workers, made worse by worker visa restrictions; restrictions on noisy equipment; and the ongoing issue of keeping fleets up and running.
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Hustler Seeks Own Niche with Maximum Duty Vehicle

The vehicle is targeted for work applications, incorporates patented cargo lift technology and builds on intellectual property purchased from AUSA, a Spanish vehicle manufacturer.
By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on May 15, 2017 | Posted in Product Innovations
Hustler Turf Equipment’s new Maximum Duty Vehicle (MDV), which was introduced last fall, is now available for purchase. The vehicle is the company’s first entry into the utility vehicle segment and is designed for work applications, such as jobs performed on a farm or ranch or by university or municipality grounds and maintenance crews.
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[Webinar] A 'Deep Down' Look at Rural Lifestyle Dealer's 2017 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report

March 30, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Rural Lifestyle Market
Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Managing Editor, Lynn Woolf, shares a "deep down" look at the rural market in this interactive webinar. She presents trends from the extensive 2017 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report, based on forecasts from dealers across North America. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
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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.

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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.

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