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Dealers Respond to How Tariffs Will Impact the Used Equipment Market

By Andy Campbell posted on April 10, 2025 | Posted in Used Equipment Remarketing, Manufacturer & Dealer Issues, Data & Forecasts

Dealers were more optimistic than one might expect regarding demand for used farm equipment. Over 60% of respondents said they believe the tariffs will result in either a slight or significant increase in demand.

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Take Action to Improve Processes in Downturn

By Bill Hoeg posted on February 26, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices, Department Management

Fortunately, or unfortunately, I have been through 5 major economic downturns that have been more severe than the current one we face.

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IronConnect Saved Dealers Over $100,000 When Using Last Call Platform vs. Traditional Auctions

January 10, 2025 | Posted in Used Equipment Remarketing

IronConnect announced that its IronConnect Last Call platform saved dealers an average of more than $100,000 in auction fees resulting in an 800% ROI.

Winter is Coming! Do You Need a Better Winter Service Program?

By Dane Lee, Adrian Powell, and Robbie Denholm posted on September 3, 2024

Fifteen years ago, the industry began recognizing the immense benefits of a well-designed winter service program. However, with the current shortage of technicians, dealers often face more service work than they can handle.

Used Equipment Inventory Eases, But Still Too Much Pressure on the Market

By Kim Schmidt posted on August 15, 2024 | Posted in Used Equipment Remarketing, Operations & Finance

Used equipment inventories remain elevated. And while they are not as high as they were in 2023 and early 2024, Andy Campbell, director of insights for TractorZoom, says it's still too much pressure for this market to take.

An Overlooked Tool for Managing and Selling Used Equipment

By Dane Lee and Robbie Denholm posted on July 8, 2024 | Posted in Best Practices, Used Equipment Remarketing, Operations & Finance, Dealership Marketing

A personal connection with customers remains vital for mutual value. Check out these five considerations for building and maintaining brand and customer loyalty, brought to you by Ag Guard.

Ask the Expert: Used Equipment

The Pillars of Used Equipment Management 

By Casey Seymour posted on May 15, 2024 | Posted in Used Equipment Remarketing

The person managing the dealership’s used equipment must understand the local and national markets.

Atlantic Project Cargo Helps Dealers to Reach International Buyers of Used Equipment Providing Top Shipping Service

April 1, 2024

This article from Atlantic Project Cargo provides a brief look at the challenges of selling used farm equipment, and exploring potential markets to maximize return on investment. Learn how Atlantic Project Cargo can help farmers and dealers.

Boots on the Ground

Strong Customer Relationships, Parts Inventory Central to Spring Success

4-store John Deere dealer Alliance Tractor squares up against larger competition by sharing knowledge, prioritizing premium remote service & keeping the parts warehouse full

By Ben Thorpe posted on March 25, 2024 | Posted in Best Practices

It’s almost done raining on a late February afternoon in Vincennes, Ind., where the team at 4-store Indiana and Illinois John Deere dealer Alliance Tractor’s Vincennes store prepares for planting season.

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Used Equipment University Series

[Video] The Dangers of Becoming 'Emotionally Attached' to Used Inventory

By Ben Thorpe posted on March 21, 2024 | Posted in Best Practices, Manufacturer & Dealer Issues

In this episode of Farm Equipment's Used Equipment University Series, Associate Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with Tom Healy, Dealer Development Manager at the North American Equipment Dealers Assn., tells the story of how he made a tough decision with his dealership's rising used forage harvester inventory in 2018. He warns about the dangers of becoming emotionally attached to used equipment in pursuit of a margin that may never materialize. The Used Equipment University series is brought to you by Tractor Zoom

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What to Expect at the 2025 Dealership Minds Summit

Executive editor Kim Schmidt checking in from Farm Equipment headquarters with an update on 2025 Dealership Minds Summit set for July 29-30 in Iowa City. The program is out. Check it out at DealershipMindsSummit.com.

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