According to O’Hagan, many potential customers turn to their phones instead of heading to a dealership when they first contemplate purchasing a vehicle such as a UTV.
When Rural Lifestyle Dealer surveyed dealers in late 2019 for the annual Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report, half of dealers were expecting growth of 2% or more in 2020.
By now, all that work strategic planning work you did at the end of last year should show up. If no planning was done, then it’s all reactionary decisions.
Dealers share how their businesses have pitched in to help their communities — and employees — during these uncertain times because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Equipment Dealers Assn. has teamed up with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute to send a letter to the National Governors Assn. urging them to classify OPE dealerships as essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. EDA encourages you to contact your local government officials directly and do the same.
Tractor Supply continues to take over your branding. They recently sent out news announcing the company as the “Zero Turn HQ” now that Toro mowers are available, which join their lineup of Cub Cadet and Bad Boy Mowers.
Question for dealers: What do you think about the company's decision to sell the Ferris, Simplicity, Billy Goat, Snapper and Snapper Pro lines along with its pressure washer and portable generator business?
Here are the top 5 categories driving unit sales growth for rural equipment dealers, according to Rural Lifestyle Dealer's 2020 Dealer Business Trends and Outlook Report.
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.