Kenn Ahrens, ECHO'S national sales manager for North America, details the company's 20 new products for 2020 (hedge clippers, generators, fertilizer spreaders, trimmers and pressure washers). And, Joe Fahey, vice president of product service and robotics, highlights ECHO's large commercial robotic mower.
Jeremy Wishart, director of off-road business development for the Propane Education & Research Council, comments on what propane offers in terms of savings on total cost of ownership, not just fuel costs. "Going green should not cost you more," he says, referencing alternative power.
Alyn Brown of Level Up Development, who is also a technology contributor to Rural Lifestyle Dealer, highlights products that stood out to him at the 2019 GIE+Expo, including equipment from Mean Green, Ariens, Bad Boy and Ferris.
Matt Medden, AriensCo's vice president of marketing, highlights the redesign of the company's JSV utility vehicle, including an all-new chassis and suspension plus a bigger engine.
Pierre Pereira, a 12-year veteran of Billy Goat Industries, highlights what the company did to grow, including the decision to be acquired by Briggs & Stratton in 2015. He also highlights what’s next for its production facilities and product development.
Amanda Yeo, marketing manager for Delta-Q Technologies, talks about the expansion of battery technology, the company's solutions and the OEMs it supports.
Jason Cameron, host of DIY Network’s Desperate Landscapes and a professional home improvement contractor, comments about brand loyalty and dealer support.
Tom Vachal, Kubota's senior product manager for turf, talks about the company's new products for 2020, including the Z200 series of residential zero-turn mowers; the hopper-style grass catcher for the Z700 series of commercial mowers; and the new 61-inch stand-on mower.
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.