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John Deere Expands Final Tier 4/Stage IV Offering with No-DPF 4.5L Engine

April 17, 2013 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions

John Deere Power Systems has introduced the PowerTech PWL 4.5L engine, which will meet Final Tier 4/Stage IV emissions regulations without a diesel particulate filter (DPF).

10 Work Bays Add Emphasis to Middletown Tractor Sales' Facility Upgrade

April 9, 2013 | Posted in Facilities

"Middletown Tractor Sales is proud to be home to West Virginia's one and only John Deere Place,"says Heather Hudson, corporate marketing manager of the 3-store dealership group. "Opened for business in May 2011, the store is truly a marvel and offers the ultimate in customer experience," she says. "From the time the front doors are opened, the friendly design allows clear direction and flow of merchandise so customers can easily see in a glance everything we have to offer."

To the Point: Don’t Fall for ‘Shiny Shoes’

By Mike Lessiter posted on March 13, 2013 | Posted in Best Practices, Department Management, Dealer Succession

Update: This article from 2013 — referencing “shiny shoes” (also referred to by some as “pointy shoes”) was brought up again over a dinner conversation at the July 2018 Dealership Minds Summit in Iowa City. Here’s the original Farm Equipment column (March 2013) on RDO Equipment by Mike Lessiter.

Deere Announces Record First-Quarter Earnings of $681 Million

February 14, 2013 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

Source: Deere & Co press release

Net income attributable to Deere & Company was $681.1 million, or $1.81 per share, for the first quarter ended January 31, compared with $649.7 million, or $1.65 per share, for the same period last year.

Three Iowa Deere Stores Bought by South Dakota Dealership

February 14, 2013 | Posted in Dealers on the Move, Dealer Succession

Source: Russ Oechslin, Sioux City Journal

Less than a month after Spencer's Case-IH dealership was sold, the community's only other implement dealer, Northwest Equipment, has been sold to a South Dakota family.

Barker Implement, A&M Green Power Merge to Become AgriVision

February 14, 2013 | Posted in Dealers on the Move

Source: KMA Land

A&M Green Power is Rural Lifestyle Dealer's 2013 Dealership of the Year. While the new dealership group, Agrivision, AgriVision will continue to focus on farmers and landowners in the three-state area.

USDA Helps a Farm Equipment Dealership Expand, Create Jobs in North Dakota

February 12, 2013 | Posted in Dealers on the Move

After 40 years, the John Deere dealership in Ashley, North Dakota has moved, but not far. About a mile down the road, over 250 people recently gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Green Iron Equipment's new $2 million facility.

Riesterer & Schnell Purchases Faivre Implement's John Deere Dealerships

January 11, 2013 | Posted in Dealer Succession

Riesterer & Schnell, a John Deere dealership group with several locations in Eastern, Northeastern and now Central Wisconsin, purchased Faivre Implement's two John Deere dealerships in Stevens Point and Westfield, effective January 2, 2013.

Columbus Crew and JD Equipment Renew Partnership for 2013 MLS Season

January 10, 2013 | Posted in Dealers on the Move

The Columbus Crew announced a renewed partnership with JD Equipment for the 2013 Major League Soccer season.

From the Desk of Dave Kanicki

The "Good Old Days"

By Dave Kanicki posted on December 10, 2012 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Talk about the "good old days" and things we probably will never see again, during the last month or so, Mike Lessiter and I had the enviable task of interviewing four, now-retired farm equipment legends who were a big part of some of the best and worst times in this business.

Articles Tagged with ''John Deere''

John Deere Expands Final Tier 4/Stage IV Offering with No-DPF 4.5L Engine

10 Work Bays Add Emphasis to Middletown Tractor Sales' Facility Upgrade

To the Point: Don’t Fall for ‘Shiny Shoes’

Deere Announces Record First-Quarter Earnings of $681 Million

Three Iowa Deere Stores Bought by South Dakota Dealership

Barker Implement, A&M Green Power Merge to Become AgriVision

USDA Helps a Farm Equipment Dealership Expand, Create Jobs in North Dakota

Riesterer & Schnell Purchases Faivre Implement's John Deere Dealerships

Columbus Crew and JD Equipment Renew Partnership for 2013 MLS Season

The "Good Old Days"

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