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Special Report: Alternative Distribution

Alternative Distribution: Joint-Venture Dealerships Owned by Several Shortline Manufacturers

This model has been little more than barroom chatter to date, but does get enough attention to warrant examination. It's most often discussed by larger shortline manufacturers concerned with getting locked out of areas through brand purity efforts of the majors or dealers' own product rationalization during mergers or acquisitions.
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Special Report: Alternative Distribution

Alternative Distribution: Co-Ops Adding Farm Equipment to Their Offering

Co-operatives have always played a role in equipment distribution, including with the majors where the co-op is the machinery dealer in town, says Russell. The idea here is that a co-op, utilizing its existing infrastructure, could provide additional services to include parts and equipment to a greater extent, if they so desired.
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Hustler Dealers Sound Off on Big Box Threat

Hustler dealers are now facing the big box threat. Excel Industries, the manufacturer of Hustler mowers, recently told dealers they will now offer the Raptor and Raptor SD for online sales at participating Home Depot and Lowes stores, with the Raptor 60 SD in stores.
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Special Report: Vertical Tillage

What is Vertical Tillage Anyway?

In this special report, manufacturers have their say in defining vertical tillage, as well as how and why they've designed their equipment the way they have.
In this special report, manufacturers have their say in defining vertical tillage, as well as how and why they've designed their equipment the way they have.
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