Implement & Tractor articles from July 1996

Implement & Tractor archives from July 1996

US may see return of Deutz-Fahr tractors. (Same Deutz-Fahr Group)
July 1, 1996... Ranking second place worldwide in sales and number of brands, the newly formed Same Deutz-Fahr Group wants to place some new tractor colors in American fields. Italian tractor maker Same (pronounced sa-may) has a new name and new plans for...

New ag & industrial engine. (VarityPerkins 700-series diesel engine)
July 1, 1996... More companies are outsourcing for engines that meet stringent exhaust emissions standards, and VarityPerkins is going after a big share of the worldwide market. Ambitious growth plans for VarityPerkins of Peterborough, England, largely hinge...

Speaking of parts. (the aftermarket parts industry as affected by the agricultural equipment industry)
July 1, 1996... What happens in the ag equipment industry affects the aftermarket parts business The aftermarket parts industry affects and is affected by changes in the agricultural equipment industry. Implement & Tractor asked for insight and opinions from...

Stretching your insurance dollars. (choosing insurance providers for agricultural dealers)
July 1, 1996... If your dealership burns down, is hit by a tornado or a lawsuit is filed against you, a well-planned insurance program should provide enough funds to keep your business running, rebuild and defend you in court. But how do you know how an...

Why dealerships can't or won't change. (the need for dealers to improve their selling and marketing skills)
July 1, 1996... In a recent conversation with Maynard Helgaas, president of the North American Equipment Dealers Association, he commented that the business climate has radically changed with farmers demanding much more from dealers and that some dealers are...