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To the Point

The Right to Tinker

By Dave Kanicki posted on July 18, 2016
Early last year a heated debate was instigated by a gentleman who was frustrated by his inability to help his neighbor who was having service and repair issues with his new tractor (“The Next High-Tech Battle in Ag,” Farm Equipment E-Watch, Feb. 10, 2015).
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Dan Crummett
Ahead of the Curve

Two New Diesel Engine Oils Coming in December

By Dan Crummett posted on July 18, 2016 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions, Niche Equipment Markets, Manufacturer News
Two years ago in this column, we told you the familiar CJ-4 diesel engine oil category was living on borrowed time as regulators continued to make demands on engine designers to improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions. Today, that prediction is reality with a new CK-4 category, announced for a broad range of off-road equipment and light duty diesel powered pickup trucks.
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From the Desk of Dave Kanicki

Who Comes First, Customers or Employees?

By Dave Kanicki posted on July 5, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices

As we prepared the special report that appeared in the June issue of Farm Equipment on what steps dealers who have acquired another dealership take immediately after finalizing the deal, I found it interesting how dealers seemed to be split on who they should address first, customers or employees?


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Charlie Glass

May 2016 U.S. Tractor & Combine Sales Analysis

By Charlie Glass posted on June 16, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
For the largest categories of tractors and for combines the general economy certainly has an indirect effect upon sales activity at the dealerships. Rising commodity prices, a boon for farmers, ranchers and dealers, is reflected in an increased grocery bill for the consumer and is often accompanied by a resistance to paying the higher price for premium items.
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