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Equip Expo 2024 News in Review

By Christine Book posted on November 5, 2024 | Posted in Product Innovations, Event Coverage

In case you missed it, here’s Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s roundup of 24 announcements that emerged from this year’s Equip Expo 2024, held mid-October in Louisville, Ky.

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[Video] Billy Goat Solutions Expedite Leaf Blowing

November 1, 2024 | Posted in Product Innovations, Event Coverage

During this year’s Equip Expo, Billy Goat solutions emphasized the value of its push-behind force blowers, with wind speed blows of 200 mph, for faster clearing on large properties compared to raking and backpack mowers.

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Billy Goat Partners with D'Attach to Launch Pile Drive Leaf Plow

October 14, 2024 | Posted in Manufacturer News

In a press release Oct. 14, 2024, Billy Goat, a brand of Briggs & Stratton, announced a partnership with D'ttach, a leader in commercial ride-on power equipment attachments, to bring its Pile Drive Leaf Plow to the Hurricane lineup.

Dealers Report Higher Outdoor Power Equipment Scores & Higher Satisfaction in 2024

Grasshopper & Wright Mfg. dominate NAEDA dealer-manufacturer rankings of OPE OEMs

By Mike Lessiter posted on August 5, 2024 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Niche Markets

Outdoor power equipment (OPE) manufacturers improved their year-over year dealer satisfaction scores in 2024.

Briggs & Stratton Names Kumbier President of Turf & Consumer Products

February 25, 2022 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Briggs & Stratton today announced that Michelle Kumbier has joined the Company as Senior Vice President & President of its Turf & Consumer Products business, which consists of the Company's Ferris, Snapper, Simplicity, Billy Goat, Victa and Branco brands of commercial and residential outdoor power equipment.

5 Questions with Kubota Dealer Doug Nord

Doug Nord, president of Nord Outdoor Power, Bloomington, Ill., shares his thoughts on the current rural lifestyle market, the most innovative products of the last decade and the product innovations he hopes to see in the next 10 years.

By Sarah Hill posted on October 26, 2021 | Posted in Best Practices, Rural Lifestyle Market

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Dealers Weigh In On Who Will Buy Briggs & Stratton’s Turf Lines

By Kim Schmidt posted on July 14, 2020 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Rural Lifestyle Market

In March, Briggs & Stratton announced plans to divest its turf product lines, which includes lawn and garden and turf care equipment sold under the Ferris, Billy Goat, Simplicity, Snapper, and Snapper Pro brands.

Who Will Buy Briggs & Stratton Turf Lines?

July 6, 2020 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Looking Back with Will Coates, Former Billy Goat President

Billy Goat Celebrates 50 Years

See the decisions, insight and leadership that helped the turf and debris management manufacturer expand its niche products to a global distribution.

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 30, 2019 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Niche Markets

Billy Goat Industries is celebrating its 50th anniversary, boasting a portfolio of 11 debris and turf management products (some 90 SKUs) sold in North America and around the world. The company’s success attracted the attention of Briggs & Stratton, which acquired it in 2015.

Billy Goat Industries Introduces the All New Next Gen 25" Width Plugr Aerator for Unprescedented Aeration Productivity

October 19, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Briggs & Stratton

Ideal for commercial applications, the Next Gen 25-inch PLUGR offers up to 42,550 sq. ft. of aeration per hour in a single pass and an estimated 30-plus percent greater return on investment versus traditional drum units.

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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.

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.