Your service department is one of your biggest profit centers. But your service department is also the most expensive to operate. So, it needs to run like a well-oiled machine.
Fellow dealers and manufacturers know Leo Johnson's expertise in growing existing businesses, recognizing opportunities, and building value at the retail level to serve farmers, small contractors, and rural lifestylers.
Check out this excerpt from Ag Equipment Intelligence's 2018 'Big Dealer' Report. The report, which is a joint project with George Russell of the Machinery Advisors Consortium, aims to track ownership changes and consolidation trends of North American farm equipment dealers.
The limiting factor for Kubota, as it has been for many of the specialized farm equipment makers, is expanding its dealership network, according to Ag Equipment Intelligence.
Comparing the results of the 2013 Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey to the most recent survey, Kubota had the biggest drop in ratings, but still rated highest overall of the major manufacturers.
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.