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Recommended vs. Acceptable Wide Rim Impact

By James Tuschner posted on October 7, 2021 | Posted in Niche Equipment Markets

Most rim widths are set by TRA standards and follow a rule for the overall width of the tire. But because IF and VF tires “squat” further and that outward pressure under loads puts more stress and “pull” on the bead areas, if and VF rim fitments are normally always one size larger — 1 to 2 inches — than a standard tire or the same width.


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Checking in on the Rural Lifestyle Market

By Michael Ellis posted on August 28, 2021 | Posted in Niche Equipment Markets

The rural customer and their unique equipment and service needs continues to be a key component of most successful ag dealerships. With that in mind, we’ll also continue to provide insight to that market digitally via RuralLifestyleDealer.com and now also with periodic dedicated Rural Lifestyle Dealer pages in Farm Equipment. 


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A Look Back at Some of Ag’s Top Shortline Innovations

Innovation in the ag equipment market is often led by the nimbler shortline manufacturers.
By Farm Equipment Staff Report posted on August 26, 2021 | Posted in Niche Equipment Markets

The most innovative companies are often shortline manufacturers, who can be nimbler and more reactive to change. In fact, 90% of farmers surveyed said they agreed with the statement “Independent manufacturers are the driving force for the technological advancements in their respective niche product segments.”


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2025 Dealer Hall of Fame: Raymond P. Koenig

2025 Dealer Hall of Fame: Raymond P. Koenig

During the 2025 Dealership Minds Summit, we honored the recipients of the Dealer Hall of Fame award. Among the award winners was the late Raymond P. Koenig of Koenig Equipment. To receive the award and speak on his uncle's behalf, Aaron Koenig, CEO of Koenig Equipment shares a few words.

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Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.

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Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
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Machinery Scope

At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.
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