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Selecting a Battery Powered Equipment Line that Best Supports the Customer

Well-researched, reliable batteries & knowledgeable techs are the keys to dealer success when entering the electrification market

By Maclaren Krueger posted on February 28, 2024 | Posted in Manufacturer News

As electric equipment continues to spark debate in the rural lifestyle market, consider the customer’s needs, the reliability and transparency of the OEM and the preparation and training dealership employees must undergo to best serve customers when adding a battery-powered line.

Hydro-Gear Introduces New ZT-3800

October 18, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The ZT-3800 features an all-steel gear train, a treated motor block, a larger charge pump and upgraded axle bearing to handle heavier vehicles.

Dealer Input Sought for Cost of Doing Business Study

May 17, 2018 | Posted in Dealer News, Data & Forecasts

HBK CPAs & Consultants is compiling and analyzing information as part of the 2017 OPE Cost of Doing Business Study. The study will assess the financial performance and condition of outdoor power equipment dealers for 2017 based on the data received by all participating dealers.

STIHL's Bjoern Fischer Comments on the iMow Robotic Mower

November 6, 2017 | Posted in Product Innovations

Bjoern Fischer comments on the growth and expertise of STIHL dealers, the company’s new robotic mower, the iMow, as well as its full lineup of battery-powered products.

ECHO Expands Headquarters for New Divisions

September 15, 2017 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Chicago Tribune/Pioneer Press

The expansion will accommodate the company's industrial generator division, which recently launched in North America, and also ECHO's robotics division.

OPEI Purchases New Headquarters Building

August 21, 2017 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The offices remain in Alexandria, Va., and the new facility is expected to open in the spring of 2018.

Greenworks Tools Celebrates Opening of New North American Headquarters

December 19, 2016 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The new headquarters in Mooresville, N.C., includes 40,000 square feet of office space and is part of the revitalization of the 1.1 million-square-foot historic Mooresville Cotton Mill.

Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey

How You Rated Your Manufacturers

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on August 11, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

A total of 2,321 individual dealers participated in the 2016 Equipment Dealers Assn.’s (EDA) Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey, ranking a total of 55 manufacturers. Here’s a breakdown of the ratings for the categories of all manufacturers, OPE, tractor and shortline manufacturers as well as a breakdown for individual rural equipment manufacturers.

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Mowhawk Mowers Enters the Zero-Turn Space

Mowhawk mowers using decades of manufacturing experience to enter the zero-turn space and grow its dealer network.

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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.