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Raven MPV Hybrid Riding Mower

June 2, 2014 | Posted in Product Innovations
Traditional riding mowers are inefficient, relying on belts and pulleys to drive the blades. The Raven MPV is a hybrid. Does that mean it's cleaner? Yes. Does that mean it lacks power? No way. Working much like a modern locomotive, the Raven MPV utilizes both gas and electricity to provide an efficient, high-quality cut.
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GIE+Expo 2013 Round Up: Go Big, Get Tech

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 31, 2013 | Posted in Product Innovations
Dealers and landscapers scoped out the new equipment from more than 750 indoor and outdoor exhibitors at the recent GIE+Expo in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 23-25. Here's a theme that stood out for me this year: The line between consumer and commercial equipment continues to blur -- with consumer equipment getting bigger -- and improved technology is pumping up performance and ease of use.
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Summer 2013 Issue: Rural Lifestyler's Invention Makes UTVs More Versatile

July 25, 2013 | Posted in Product Innovations
Mark Altemeier of Maineville, Ohio, combined the experience of growing up on a farm with his mechanical expertise to invent a new way to get more done on his 25-acre produce farm. I needed another tractor and in 2010 the economy wasn't so great. I couldn't afford to go out and buy one. I thought wouldn't it be nice if I could plant sweet corn with my Kubota RTV? says Altemeier, who raises produce that he sells though his own retail operation, Fosters Farm Market. The answer was an invention that is now The Farmboy, a 3-point hitch system that uses standard UTV front or rear hydraulics to power attachments.
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AEM Highlights Pro-Manufacturing Policy Initiatives

AEM Highlights Pro-Manufacturing Policy Initiatives

For its part, the editorial team at Lessiter Media, reporting on behalf of Farm Equipment, Rural Lifestyle Dealer, Ag Equipment Intelligence and Precision Lifestyle Dealer, joined the AEM Manufacturing Express at two of its stops, including Woods Equipment in Oregon, IL and Kuhn in Brodhead, Wisc.

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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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