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CHARLIE BAKER TO RETURN TO SERVICE DEALER AWARDS
Comedian to compère evening once againService Dealer has announced that stand-up comic, singer and actor Charlie Baker will make a triumphant return to the...
HELP REQUESTED TO RECOVER STOLEN MOWERS
By Southern MachinerySouthern Machinery are asking the trade to be on the lookout for two Hustler Zero Turn lawnmowers and a 14ft Ifor...
KUBOTA ESTABLISHES NEW R&D BASE
In Georgia, USANew facility is described as part of the manufacturer's drive to globalise its R&D structure and will be used to...
ALAMO GROUP ACQUIRE DIXIE CHOPPER
From TextronAlamo Group Inc. in the U.S has this week announced that it has acquired the assets of the Dixie Chopper business...
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE DEALER CONFERENCE & AWARDS
Don't miss outBeing held on the 21st November 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry Hotel, tickets for the Service Dealer...
"VOLATILITY" OF UK TRACTOR MARKET CONTINUED IN JULY
So says the AEAFollowing two months of significant declines, the number of tractors (over 50hp) registered during the month was 7%...
WHAT'S IMPORTANT TO AG DEALERS OF DIFFERENT AGES REVEALED
Final part of TAP's research out nowTAP, the owners of Service Dealer, have been releasing their research taken amongst UK ag machinery dealers recently,...
GREEN LIGHT FOR NEW PÖTTINGER PLANT
New assembly facilityPöttinger's supervisory board have given the green light for the start of construction of a new assembly plant in...
SALTEX INNOVATION AWARD RETURNS
Entries now open for 2019Organisers say the competition allows show visitors the chance to witness a stellar line-up of brand new products and...
SENIOR APPOINTMENT AT HAYTER & TORO
New sales & marketing managerCraig Hoare, who will be familiar from his roles at dealers Garden Machines Northampton, and manufacturer E.P Barrus,...
CAMPEY TURFCARE ANNOUNCE NEW DIRECTORS
Julia Campey becomes mdFormer md, Richard Campey, has taken the position of chairman following a restructuring at the company.
OPEI PREDICTS U.S. OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT SHIPMENTS TO RISE
2019 "rebounds nicely"Commercial products used by professionals and consumer battery-powered products are the highest growth categories,...
BEN BURGESS TAKE ON PREDATOR
England & Wales distribution for stump grindersBen Burgess GroundsCare Equipment, have become the official distributor for Predator across England and Wales and...
YOUR INPUT ON NEW QUALIFICATION REQUESTED
Proposed Land-based Engineering Level 3 T levelDealers are being asked to spend a few moments, offering their input to an industry survey relating to the new...
HIGHWOOD EXPAND KUBOTA GROUNDCARE TERRITORY
Now covering Bournemouth area alsoHighwood will be increasing their staff and service support to cover the new area that previously operated under...
'GENERATIONAL INTELLIGENCE' SPECIALIST TO DELIVER KEYNOTE
At Service Dealer ConferenceDr Eliza Filby will be addressing dealer delegates on not only Millennials and Gen Z, but all generations, in regards...
CUB CADET EXPANDS NETWORK
New dealer on boardThe latest addition to the 200+ strong network, Stubbings Bros, will stock range at its dealership based in Ventnor...
YANMAR TO ACQUIRE LOADER MANUFACTURER
ASV Holdings in U.SYanmar Holdings in the U.S has announced an agreement to acquire compact equipment manufacturer ASV Holdings Inc., a...
BAGMA INAUGURATE NEW PRESIDENT
Peter Arrand of Ripon Farm ServicesAt last weekend's Royal Highland Show, BAGMA’s Scottish President, Brian Sangster, handed over the Chain of Office...
DEALERS' VIEWS ON TRACTOR MARKET & BRANDS TO BE REVEALED
Research conducted through Service DealerSpecialist agricultural agency (and publisher of Service Dealer) TAP, are set to reveal the findings of a survey...
FAROL TO SUPPLY WENTWORTH IN NEW DEAL
Prestigious golf club partners John DeereHost venue for the PGA Championship tournament has revealed new course maintenance fleet consisting of over 140...
RW CRAWFORD OPEN NEW DEPOT
For Sussex and East HampshireFarm equipment specialist RW Crawford has extended its territory across the south east of England with a new depot at...
ISEKI UK LAUNCH MOWER WITH STAGE V IN MIND
New out-frontIseki UK & Ireland this week staged a launch of an out-front mower featuring a new Stage V compliant 22.5hp diesel...
MCCORMICK TRACTORS RELAUNCHED IN ESSEX
With Adcock AgriA young and enthusiastic team of agricultural engineers is relaunching the McCormick tractor range in Essex.
NEW COMPANY INTRODUCES UTV BRAND TO UK
Building "small, specialised" dealer networkA new British company headed by Phil Everett, BOSS ORV, has been formed to introduce, distribute and support the...
HONDA'S MEAN MOWER V2 SETS ACCELERATION RECORD
Officially recognised by Guiness World RecordsHonda’s Mean Mower has re-entered the record books after setting a brand new Guiness World Records title for the...
TRACTOR SALES DIP IN MAY
Around a quarter fewer than in the same month last yearAccording to figures released by the AEA, following the high levels of registrations in April, UK agricultural...
BEN BURGESS OPEN NEW DEPOT
In Ellington, near HuntingdonFamily run dealers, Ben Burgess have opened a brand new, custom built depot just off the A14 in Ellington.
DGM TEAM UP WITH DEVON COUNCIL FOR ROBOTIC TRIAL
Ambrogio robot mowers maintaining pitchesDevon Garden Machinery have partnered with East Devon District Council for a robotic mowing trial on an area of...
SDF MAKE SCOTTISH DEALER APPOINTMENT
Nairn-based Hodge Plant LtdSDF has strengthened its agricultural sales and service capability in the north of Scotland.
BOB CLEMENTS TO SPEAK AT SERVICE DEALER CONFERENCE
U.S dealership guruBob Clements, the president of Bob Clements International Inc, the Missouri-based dealer-development specialists,...
JOHN DEERE AWARD TOP APPRENTICES
31 young service technicians formally graduateApprentice of the Year for 2018 was Henry Smith of Cornthwaite Agricultural Ltd in Ormskirk.
MCCEEVER TRACTORS STRENGTHENS MCCORMICK NETWORK
In Northern IrelandThe dealership based near Ballymena will draw on past experience of McCormick products to support existing owners of...
ANDREW RODWELL
SCH founder passes away aged 80SCH (Supplies) founder and former managing director, Andrew Rodwell, passed away following a short illness on the...
KRAMP MAKES SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN UK
New warehouse and office suite for early 2020The new 14,000sq metre facility will be three times the size of Kramp UK’s current warehouse, with the capacity to...
DEERE CUT YEARLY OUTLOOK
Following Q2 resultsChairman and chief executive officer, cites "ongoing concerns about export-market access" for outlook revision.
THEME FOR SERVICE DEALER CONFERENCE 2019 ANNOUNCED
Turning A ProfitThe organisers of November's Service Dealer Conference are pleased to announce that this year's theme is one which...
IAN TALBOYS JOINS HANDY
As southern area sales managerHandy Distribution have appointed Ian Talboys who joins from Briggs & Statton to replace Brian Pattle who has moved...
KUBOTA LAUNCHING NEW INNOVATION CENTRES
Across Europe and JapanFacilities intended to encourage the creation of new business ventures, products, and services in the manufacturer's...
TRIO OF AWARDS FOR HUSQVARNA
Including Best In Test from PriceRunnerThree different Husqvarna Automower models have all come out on top in their respected categories in a test carried...
AGRI-ARGO APPOINT NEW PRODUCT MANAGER
As Paul Wade retiresAndrew Starbuck has taken on an important two-way technical communications role between the Argo Tractors factory and...
AGCO Q1 SALES DOWN SLIGHTLY
Decrease of 0.6% on same period last yearAGCO have reported net sales of approximately $2.0 billion for the first quarter of 2019, which is slightly down on...
TRACTOR SALES RISE SHARPLY IN APRIL
Reversing trend of first 3 monthsAccording to figures released by the AEA, at 1,606 machines, the total was up by more than a third on April 2018 and...
IAGRE APPOINT NEW CEO
With effect from 1st September 2019The Institution of Agricultural Engineers have announced the appointment of Edward Hansom, BEng CEng MIMechE, as...
DEERE PAYS $1M FOR AIR QUALITY VIOLATION
In IowaIt has been reported that Deere & Co. has agreed to pay $1 million to Iowa for violating air quality standards at its...
ALLETT WINS QUEEN'S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE
In recognition of export growthA wholly British-owned company, Allett has designed and manufactured mowers for the sports and premium lawns market...
GREENWORKS CORDLESS MACHINES ROLLED OUT THROUGH DOBBIES
Via Handy DistributionHandy have announced the roll-out of a new range of Greenworks 24v and 40v cordless garden-machinery across all...
NEW BRANDING & NEW MODELS
For familiar tractor rangeChinese-built Foton tractors have been rebranded and upgraded for 2019 and will now wear the Lovol name of their...
SIGNIFICANT COMMERCIAL CHANGES ANNOUNCED BY STIHL GB
Almost all products can now be shipped directly to customersThis morning, Friday 5th April 2019, STIHL has informed its dealers of a number of significant changes and announced...
UK MOWING SEASON SHORTENED IN 2018
According to Cub Cadet's researchFirst year on year comparison of data collected by lawnmower manufacturer shows a change in the length of the UK...
AMBROGIO PARTNER WITH GREENTHUMB
Robots recommended to customers across the countryLaunched with a full email campaign, the lawn treatment company aims to highlight the benefits to lawn quality of...
DOUGLAS HAYTER TO BE HONOURED WITH BLUE PLAQUE
Official unveiling to take place April 5th 2019The engineer, visionary and founder of Hayter Ltd., Douglas Hayter, is being awarded a blue plaque in recognition of...
HUSQVARNA WINS RED DOT DESIGN AWARD
For Automower 435X AWDThe Red Dot Award is one of the world’s largest product design competitions and this year Husqvarna's latest...
ECHO ENTER MOWER MARKET
First ever from manufacturerUntil now, only a lawnmower had been missing from the manufacturer's range of tools, but that has been rectified with...
KVERNELAND EXPAND C&O TRACTOR'S TERRITORY
Into area previously served by R HuntKverneland implements are now available from dealership's Newport, Isle of Wight depot and its Wilton, Salisbury branch.
WALKER MOWERS UK APPOINT COUNTRY MANAGER
Steve Egerton takes on roleSteve Egerton who joined the company on the eve of SALTEX 2017, has been instrumental in developing and appointing...
DEALER USING ADVANCED TRACKING SYSTEM
For ATV / utility vehicle securityCR Willcocks is making use of ATVTrac, an advanced system that features real-time monitoring via an app and the...
RIPON FARM SERVICES ACQUIRES RBM AGRICULTURAL
Neighbouring John Deere dealer boughtIt has been announced that the enlarged company will trade as Ripon Farm Services, with all existing Ripon Farm...
STIHL PRESENT NEW PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS
To the trade pressEvent held at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum this week allowed company to stress the transition from green to...
KUBOTA ACCELERATE LARGE TRACTOR BUSINESS
OEM agreement with Buhler IndustriesReports from the States say that the agreement with the manufacturer of machinery distributed under the Versatile and...
STIHL INTRODUCE DIGITAL MARKETING WEBINARS
Training offered to dealersCompany introduce webinar series which is split in to three 60-minute sessions and covers three key areas of...
TRACTOR SALES SHARPLY DOWN IN FEBRUARY
On levels from a year agoAccording to figures released by the AEA, for the second month in a row, UK registrations of agricultural tractors...
GARDEN TRADER ADDS ROBOTIC MOWER CATEGORY
Reflecting consumer demandSite is already well populated with robotic products from Ambrogio, Husqvarna, Robomow, Honda, Stihl and John Deere.
LEGAL ROW BREAKS OUT BETWEEN JCB AND MANITOU
Over a patented JCB productivity deviceJCB has been granted a preliminary injunction by a French court against Manitou which orders the company to stop...
HUSQVARNA RETURN AS GOLD SPONSOR
Of 2019's Service Dealer Conference & AwardsService Dealer are pleased to announce Husqvarna as Gold Sponsor of the 2019 Service Dealer Conference & Awards which...
ALAMO GROUP TO ACQUIRE ROBERINE MAKER
Amongst the brands owned by Dutch Power CompanyBased in the Netherlands, Dutch Power designs, manufactures and sells a variety of landscape and vegetation...
DUXFORD HIRE & SUPPLY CLOSING
Malcolm Evans to reitre after 50 yearsCambridgeshire-based dealer to close after half a century in business - but son will take on service side of the...
OAKES BROS APPOINT NEW MD
Following Edmund Lindley's retirementRichard Haines steps up from his role of business development director to assume the position of md at Hampshire...
TORO TO BUY MAKER OF DITCH WITCH
$700m purchase of Charles Machine WorksThe Toro Company in the US has announced that it is to acquire The Charles Machine Works, Inc, which will see the...
AGRIFAC TO TAKE OVER HARDI'S BUSINESS
From March 1st 2019Both brands will continue to work as separate entities under the EXEL Industries Group of whom they are owned by, to...
GARDEN TRADER SEES EXCELLENT RE-SUBSCRIPTIONS
& new dealers are signing up dailyThe owner of Garden Trader, the website that puts independent dealers in front of prospective customers at the point...
RT MACHINERY GAIN LIVING WAGE ACCREDITATION
Dealer felt it was 'right thing to do'RT Machinery have committed to pay all their staff the real Living Wage - a rate independently calculated and based...
NEW TRACTOR BRAND DUE?
Chinese manufacturer reported to setting up factory in FranceA new Chinese tractor brand, MANCEL, to be made in France is reported to be unveiled at SIMA this month.
IAGRE CEO TO RETIRE
Alastair Taylor to step down after almost 6 yearsAlastair Taylor, the chief Executive of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers has announced plans to retire.
JOHN DEERE TEAMS UP FOR AUTONOMOUS MOWING FOR SPORTS
With Precision Makers of the NetherlandsManufacturer says they are looking to bring autonomous technology to the precision turf industry to ease labour...
MARK ROCHFORD LEAVES ROCHFORD GARDEN MACHINERY
Departed February 1st 2019Mark Rochford has left the company that bears his family name, which leaves the business with no family members...
FARMERS FUEL £1.2 MILLION CROWDCUBE SUCCESS FOR SMALL ROBOT COMPANY
Initial £500,000 target reached within minutes of launchThe sustainable farming robotics company, who futurist Ed Gillespie discussed at November's Service Dealer...
STIHL ANNOUNCE DIRECT ONLINE SALES CHANNEL
For cordless garden toolsSTIHL Great Britain have announced plans to launch a pilot direct online sales channel for its range of consumer...
KRAMP UK RETURN AS PRINCIPAL SPONSOR
Of 2019's Service Dealer Conference & AwardsService Dealer are pleased to announce Kramp UK as Principal Sponsor of the 2019 Service Dealer Conference & Awards...
BRIGGS & STRATTON ORDERED TO PAY $28.8M DAMAGES
In mower patent lawsuitIn has been reported in the U.S media that in the latest development in a nearly decade-old patent lawsuit, Briggs &...
TILLAGE LIVE '19 ANNOUNCED
Heading to NorthamptonshireThe event, which is being held on Wednesday 4th September 2019, will include working demonstrations, a static...
ANDREW RODWELL RETIRES
After 33 years at SCH (Supplies)Andrew Rodwell, founder and md at SCH has decided to step back from the day to day running of the company and hand...
STIHL SETS UP IN-HOUSE BATTERY PRODUCTION LINE
At Waiblingen facilityBackpack batteries for professional applications will be produced at the highly automated high-tech manufacturing...
TRIMBLE INTRODUCES VANTAGE DEALER NETWORK
UK debutCompany says farmers are now able to access all their precision farming needs in one place - regardless of the brands...
WATCH MANUFACTURERS PRAISE LAMMA
Watch videos of LAMMA exhibitors including ISEKI, Argo, Suzuki and Kawasaki amongst others talk to Service Dealer...
TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS SLIGHTLY UP FOR 2018
December's figures down on 2017 thoughAs expected, the AEA has said UK registrations of agricultural tractors in December 2018 were well below their level...
NEW LAMMA PROVIDES INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHPAD
Move to NEC welcomed across the boardKey global players used the reinvigorated event to make major launches this week.
DEALER TARGETED BY THIEVES YET AGAIN
Break-in over festive periodRingwood based Penn Lawn Mowers, who suffered two break-ins and multiple credit-card frauds in 2017, were broken into...
TOP TEN MOST READ SERVICE DEALER STORIES 2018
What was number one?Find out what were the 10 most read stories in Service Dealer's Weekly Update during the tumultuous year that was 2018.
CLIVE PINNOCK
Clive Pinnock, Reesink’s training ambassador who worked for the company for 34 years before retiring in Spring...
T H WHITE TAKES OVER JG PLANT HEREFORD DEPOT
Following recent administrationFollowing the acquisition of part of the JG Plant Ltd business which entered administration on the 12 December, T H...
JOHNSTON GILPIN CELEBRATES
50 years in businessTo mark the special milestone the Lisburn, Northern Ireland John Deere dealer, organised a two-day exhibition in...
CLAAS REPORT RECORD SALES
And 22% increase in profitsOverall sales for 2017/18 financial year rose 3.4% to a new record of 3.889 billion Euros, up from 3.761 billion Euros.
REDESIGNED GARDEN TRADER SITE NOW LIVE
Emphasises the human experienceUtilising video footage of real dealers, the redesigned site drives home Garden Trader's philosophy of 'the right...
STAGE V LEGISLATION FACTS CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
By TimberwolfTimberwolf is launching a campaign to help the arboriculture industry understand the key information surrounding the...
MACHINERY DEALERSHIP AGREEMENTS FOR TERRA FIRMA
Scottish supplier to groundscare sectorCompany has announced dealership agreements with Kioti UK Ltd, Muthing flail mowers, Woods finishing mowers and...
VIDEOS FROM THE SERVICE DEALER CONFERENCE & AWARDS NOW LIVE
Presentations, awards and interviewsVideos are now available to view from this year's Service Dealer Conference & Awards.
AGCO EXTEND RW CRAWFORD'S TRADING AREA
For Fendt and ValtraCrawfords will now will take responsibility for sales, service and after sales support for West Sussex, East...
BURDENS GROUP JOINS KUHN NETWORK
Covering mid and south LincsAppointment will see three of The Burdens Group’s depots become official stockists and service support dealers for...
LLOYD LTD EXPANDS WITH BOBCAT
Dealer sees fruits of construction partnershipCarlisle-based Lloyd Ltd has expanded the services it provides for customers in the construction and hire markets,...
TRACTOR OF THE YEAR HONOUR FOR SAME
At recent EIMA exhibitionAt EIMA 2018, the SAME Frutteto CVT 115 S won the "Best of Specialised" category in Tractor of the Year 2019.
JOHN DEERE INCLUDED IN GLOBAL BEST BRANDS
Moves up Interbrand rankingsJohn Deere is now ranked 88th in the Best Global Brands research which was announced recently by brand consulting...
EXTENDED DEALER SUPPORT FOR KUHN
Via newly formed Hunt Forest GroupKUHN UK has appointed the newly created dealership as an approved supplier of its full range of agricultural and...
GREENMECH REARRANGE DEALER COVER
For Devon and SomersetAs of 14th November, Andrew Symons Ltd has been handing sales and support for Devon, with dedicated GreenMech...
CHANDLERS EXPAND PARTNERSHIP WITH OPICO
Take on further brandsChandlers (Farm Equipment) Limited will now supply Maschio Gaspardo tillage and seeding equipment and Maschio flail...
DEALER OF THE YEAR WINNERS 2018 ANNOUNCED
Titles awarded at the Oxford Belfry last nightThe winners of the 2018 Dealer Of The Year awards were presented with their honours last night, at the prestigious...
ARIENS OFFERING FREE TRAINING FOR ALL DEALERS
Not just those who carry AriensCo brandsThere will be five Sales Skills training events presented by Matt Wilson, UK Sales Manager, John Horn, who has run...
SEARCH FOR OLDEST WORKING WOODS
Challenge now onSimon Richard Ltd, UK agents for the Woods Equipment range are hoping to find the oldest and still working Woods...
FURTHER DETAILS ON FIRST LAMMA AT NEC RELEASED
Organisers say 92% of stand space sold11 halls at the NEC are set to host more than 700 exhibitors in January - however big names including, John Deere,...
HUSQVARNA SEPARATE DIVISIONS IN IRELAND
Forest & Garden and ConstructionTo fully capitalise on the growth opportunities in Ireland, Husqvarna has separated the management of its Forest &...
RECORD GRADUATION FOR CLAAS APPRENTICES
25 young technicians receive certificatesOver half of the new graduates were from independent dealerships throughout both the UK and Ireland.
DEALER CHANGES FOR DEERE
In north-west England and south-west ScotlandJohnston Tractors Ltd at Carlisle, Appleby and Dumfries no longer hold the John Deere franchise and have been...
HONDA PARTNER WITH DATATOOL
To help tackle rural crimeThe campaign will see all new Honda ATV and Pioneer utility machines purchased after 1st November 2018 fitted with...
INNOVATION AWARDS FOR EGO LINE TRIMMER
At two European trade showsST1510E Power+ Line Trimmer was awarded with GaLaBau’s Innovation Medal in Nuremberg, and a Technology Innovation...
£4M EXPANSION FOR FLEMING AGRI PRODUCTS
In Northern IrelandManufacturer of agricultural and groundscare machinery in north west NI, has announced an investment of £4m and 34...
YORKSHIRE COUPLE BANNED FROM SELLING AG MACHINERY
Over 'shoddy work practices'Couple from East Riding have been banned following twice failing to keep legally binding promises not to make...
KRAMP & JOHN DEERE EXPAND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
In European countriesCompanies have announced they have expanded their strategic partnership to France, Poland, Portugal and Spain, with...
WGM RELINQUISHES DEERE PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS
Retains Homeowner franchiseWinchester Garden Machinery Ltd has decided to relinquish its professional golf & turf business at the end of October...
KUHN BUYS ARTEC
Manufacturer of self-propelled agricultural sprayersKUHN Group has announced the signing of an agreement aimed at the purchase of all outstanding shares of the company...
THIRD YEAR OF BREAST CANCER SUPPORT FROM HUSQVARNA
Pink Automower auctionedManufacturer held a charitable auction this week and staff took part in a fundraising day at their Newton Aycliffe...
OLIVERS EXPAND IN SOUTH WITH PURCHASES
Increases business from 3 to 5 branchesDealers purchase SOUTHERN Petworth in Sussex and WESTERN Winchester in Hampshire from CLAAS UK.
HOST ANNOUNCED FOR SERVICE DEALER AWARDS
Comedian Charlie Baker to compère eveningService Dealer has announced that stand-up comic, singer and actor Charlie Baker will host the evening Awards dinner...
DETAILS ABOUT REVAMPED BTME RELEASED
As registration opensBIGGA say event has expanded by 25% and will feature a host of new conferences, forums, exhibition platforms and more...
AGRICAR TAKES ON KUHN
For central belt of ScotlandThe appointment will see all six of Agricar’s depots become official stockists and service support dealers of...
CAN-AM KICK OFF CONQUEST TOUR II
Developed in partnership with dealer networkThe Can-Am Conquest Tour is returning this autumn bringing their vehicles to farmers and agricultural workers at new...
ROCHFORDS COMPLETE ROADSHOWS
Meet over 300 dealers across 10 eventsFollowing recent developments, Rochfords say they wanted to get out of the office and visit their customers to talk...
VINCENT TRACTORS EXPAND
Move to cover Devon for KubotaCornwall based Kubota dealership Vincent Tractors and Plant is expanding into Devon with two new branches
RTM'S SHOW CELEBRATES ROYAL WARRANT
September event biggest yet2018 marks 17 years in business for RT Machinery and their Show was an extra special event to celebrate the granting...
WEATHER HITS HUSQVARNA
Advance warning of poor third quarterWarm weather in Europe and restructuring costs will dent Q3 results warn Husqvarna.
MEAN MOWER V2 TO APPEAR AT SERVICE DEALER CONFERENCE
Alongside pro race driver Jess HawkinsService Dealer are pleased to announce that Honda's Mean Mower V2, which is out to reclaim the crown for the...
DEALERS ON THE TELLY!
Garden machinery features on BBCTwo shows on BBC2 this week featured garden machinery dealers, with starring roles for both the British Lawnmower...
REESINK SECURES 1ST PRODUCTS UK DISTRIBUTION
Tractor mounted aeration equipmentReesink Turfcare are introducing three core product lines back into the UK from the American-based 1st Products,...
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER BUY STAKE IN MTD
20% being acquired - with option for further 80% in 2021Stanley Black & Decker Inc has said it is buying a minor stake in MTD Products Inc for $234 million, expanding deeper...
AGRI-ARGO APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER
Adrian Winnett joins from AmazoneAdrian Winnett, has been appointed general manager at AgriArgo UK Ltd, the distributor of Landini, McCormick and...
GGM EXPAND BARONESS COVERAGE
Territory expanded across YorkshireGGM Groundscare have announced that they have recently signed an agreement to expand their existing Baroness sales...
MERGER FOR DEERE DEALERS
Hunt & New Forest in agreementThe family owners of John Deere dealerships R Hunt Ltd and New Forest Farm Machinery Ltd have signed an agreement to...
FAROL APPOINTED BY KUHN
Additional dealer for central & southern EnglandThe appointment sees all six of Farol’s depots become official stockists and service support dealers of KUHN’s...
LEMKEN ACQUIRE STEKETEE
Hoeing technology specialistLEMKEN has acquired the Dutch manufacturer of mechanical weed control implements to expand its own crop care product...
HUSQVARNA GROUP APPOINT NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Glen Instone to assume position on November 1 2018Glen Instone, currently Vice President Global Sales & Services, Husqvarna Division, has been appointed Senior Vice...
TORO PROFITS ADVANCE IN Q3
Up on same period last yearThe Toro Co has announced that earnings for its third quarter have advanced from their position last year, with...
GLEE CONFIRM 2019 OPENING CHANGES
Day shift for next year's eventGlee has confirmed that the 2019 edition will move one day later in the week, opening from Tuesday 10th - Thursday...
GOVPLANET UK MOVING INTO GROUNDCARE
Having appointed new territory managerGovPlanet UK, the vehicle and specialist equipment disposal service, have recently appointed Simon Morley ex of JCB...
DEALER TO DRIVE 500 MILES ON VINTAGE TRACTOR
Raising funds & awareness for MND and MSDoug Beattie of Farm And Forestry Equipment based in Ardersier, Inverness-shire, is planning to drive the North Coast...
£3000 ALLETT MOWER FOR CLUB MOST IN NEED OF A MAKEOVER
Winner of 'Pitch To Play' competitionHambledon FC in Surrey, a community team that was formed in 1906, has been crowned the winner of a national...
ISEKI EXPAND DEALER NETWORK
MST switch franchisesISEKI have announced that Medland, Sanders & Twose (MST) are the latest dealer to switch from a competitive tractor...
NEW FOREST OPEN NEW JOHN DEERE TURF OUTLET
Based at Sparkford, near YeovilJohn Deere dealer New Forest Farm Machinery Ltd has opened a new turf equipment outlet at Cadbury Business Park in...
BURDENS GROUP ACQUIRES LINCOLNSHIRE MOTORS
Lincolnshire Motors depots and trading name to remainDeal increases Burdens’ coverage to nearly the whole county of Lincolnshire with all staff at both businesses retained
STRONG TRACTOR SALES CONTINUED IN JULY
Up 23% on July '17AEA say last month saw the highest percentage growth of the year to date.
RW CRAWFORD RELOCATE TO NEW DEPOT
State-of-the-art facility in WrittleRW Crawford has opened a new purpose-built depot on the outskirts of Chelmsford, Essex, as the family-run dealership...
ANDY MOWS DOWN WORLD RECORD
Fastest time from John O’Groats to Land’s EndPrison officer Andy Maxfield’s amazing journey on an unmodified lawn tractor has been officially recognised as a...
DEERE TO BUY SPRAYER & PLANTER MANUFACTURER
PLA of ArgentinaDeere & Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PLA, a privately-held manufacturer of sprayers,...
ROCHFORD BOUGHT BY AL-KO GARDENTECH
100% of company acquiredRochford Garden Machinery has announced that the acquisition of their company by German manufacturer AL-KO Gardentech...
BRIGGS & STRATTON ACQUIRE STAND-ON BLOWER LINE
Expands commercial product portfolioBriggs & Stratton Corporation has announced that it has acquired certain assets of Hurricane, Inc., a designer and...
HUSQVARNA ANNOUNCE RESTRUCTURING OF CONSUMER BRANDS DIVISION
But UK unaffectedHusqvarna Group to focus more on premium products, with the underperforming Consumer Brands division folded into...
SDF NAME NEW COUNTRY MANAGER
Graham Barnwell appointedGraham Barnwell has spent most of his career working with the after sales side of the SLH Group and subsequently with...
SULKY-BUREL UK NAME NEW DEALERS
In Staffordshire and CheshireJohnsons of Cheadle and G Richardson Agri Engineering in Cheshire are new distributors of company's range of soil...
GGM CELEBRATE WITH GOLD
Kubota award for Service ExcellenceGGM Groundscare say they are delighted to have been awarded the Kubota Gold award for Service Excellence for the 7th...
BRIANTS TARGETED WITH CHAINSAW THEFT
Possibly the same individuals who hit other dealersDealers Briants of Risborough were victims of the theft of two chainsaws this week - by a gang who have possibly...
EGO PUBLISHES WHITEPAPER
On lithium-ion battery verses petrol powered outdoor equipmentCordless outdoor power equipment manufacturer EGO has published a new whitepaper that looks at the benefits of...
2018 MOWING SEASON STARTS 3 WEEKS LATER THAN 2017
According to Cub Cadet's surveyThe wettest March in a decade, followed by mini-heat wave, has delayed the 2018 mowing season by over three weeks...
TRAILBLAZER APPRENTICESHIPS
Industry standards explained at special workshopOver 50 dealers and industry representatives attended a full day workshop outlining the new Trailblazer...
CITY & GUILDS MEDALS FOR EXCELLENCE AWARDED TO INDUSTRY MEMBERS
One industry, one college – two medalsTwo representatives of the landbased engineering sector, Luke Hill of Ernest Doe and Matt Davis of Kubota UK, have...
JCB ANNOUNCE £50 MILLION NEW PLANT
Will double production of cabsJCB have announced an investment of more than £50 million in a new British plant which will create hundreds of jobs...
HONDA'S MEAN MOWER V2 BREAKS COVER
Looking to retake world record for fastest lawnmowerHonda (UK) is out to reclaim the crown for the world’s fastest lawnmower with a target speed of 150mph in its...
KUBOTA TO BUILD NEW EURO R&D CENTRE FOR TRACTORS
Investing €55 millionCompany announces that the new site is to be located in Crépy-en-Valois, France and will be fully operational in 2020.
MST OPEN NEW SOMERSET DEALERSHIP
New premises in South PethertonThe new Somerset depot, which had its grand opening on Wednesday this week, is the latest investment for MST as part...
RADIO CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED BY GARDEN TRADER
Promoting signed up dealersTest campaign spots launched today at radio stations in regions with strong populations of Garden Trader signed up...
NEW HOLLAND APPOINT BUSINESS DIRECTOR UK & ROI
Pat Smith joins from T H White AgriculturePat Smith has joined New Holland upon the retirement of Andrew Watson, after 31 years with the company.
DUNCAN MARTIN RETIRES FROM STIGA UK
Stepping down after 44 years in the industryGary Whitney to take over as managing director of STIGA UK, as Duncan Martin announces he is taking time out in order...
ARIENS PROMOTE DARREN SPENCER TO VP EMEA & ASIA
As changes to the international business organisation announcedAriens Company say changes are aimed at "putting more focus on the specific needs of the international market in the...
DEALER'S TRACTOR SCHOLARSHIP RETURNS
Partnering Duchy College RosewarneVincent Tractors and Plant are continuing to support the next generation of land-based engineers with the launch of...
DAVID HART APPOINTED KUBOTA UK MD
Joins from John DeereKubota Holdings Europe has announced the appointment of David Hart as managing director of Kubota (U.K.) Ltd.
STRONG TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS DURING MAY
Over 20% up on figures for May 2017According to figures released by the AEA, May 2018 saw the highest levels of tractor registrations for a May since 2014.
PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD FOR SERVICE DEALER'S MARTIN
Service Dealer freelance features editor Martin Rickatson was awarded the British Guild of Agricultural...
SELLARS BUY BACK MINORTY SHAREHOLDING FROM CLAAS
And announce opening of new depotOne of Scotland's largest CLAAS machinery dealerships will return to being 100% locally and family owned, controlled...
VINCENT TRACTORS UNVEIL NEW NAME
Better reflects the nature of the businessAfter 52 years, Fraddon based Cornish machinery supplier, Vincent Tractors is changing its name to Vincent Tractors...
KUBOTA LAUNCH ONLINE SHOP FOR DEALERS
Dedicated online merchandise storeThe new Kubota Shop will give dealers and distributors from the company's European network instant access to their...
INDUSTRY INVITED TO 'APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS' WORKSHOP
Delivered by LE-TECThe Landbased Training and Education Committee has teamed up with Pershore College to offer industry partners,...
GARDENCARE APPOINTS CENTRAL SPARES
Central Spares' network of dealers will now be offered the entire Gardencare machinery range in addition to a full...
FIRST 'DROP & MOW' ROBOTIC MOWER HITS UK
The Ambrogio L60 Deluxe robotic mower, which operates without a perimeter wire, is now available for interested...
NIGEL LOVATT RETIRES FROM REESINK
Following 17 years with the businessReesink Turfcare has announced the retirement of Nigel Lovatt with "great sadness and genuine gratitude" for the role...
STRONG START FOR SERVICE DEALER IN IRELAND
The first issue of Service Dealer Weekly Update Ireland was sent on Monday this week - and was met with excellent...
KUBOTA APPOINTMENT TO SUPPORT DEALERS
New field service manager roleKubota UK has announced the appointment of Martin Tyler as its field service manager.
SERVICE DEALER WEEKLY UPDATE TO LAUNCH IN IRELAND
For groundscare and ag dealersWe are delighted to announce the exciting launch for independent machinery dealers in Ireland of Service Dealer...
REESINK MAKE A FINETURF CHOICE
Reesink Turfcare has welcomed Fineturf Machinery as its new appointed dealer for Toro golf and fine turf machinery,...
ERNEST DOE IS LATEST ETESIA DEALER
Esher branch in SurreyErnest Doe’s Surrey customers will now be able to choose from Etesia's 12 product families which includes ride-on...
ROBIN NETTLE
Headed Winchester Garden Machinery for 47 yearsRobin Nettle, co-founder of Winchester Garden Machinery has passed away after a short illness.
CLIVE PINNOCK RETIRES FROM REESINK TURFCARE
Described as a 'training trailblazer'After 34 years, Clive Pinnock is retiring from Reesink Turfcare and the training department he helped develop.
MAJOR OWEN GO FOR GOLD
For a sixth year running North Wales dealer Major Owen Ltd. has been awarded Gold for Kubota Dealer Service Excellence.
BARRUS FORMS PARTNERSHIP WITH CEUK
Range of products for arboricultural and forestry industriesThe Cutting-Edge saws brand, including Trojan Handsaws and Stallion Telescopic Polesaws, offered to Barrus' extensive...
ENTER 2018's DEALER OF THE YEAR AWARDS NOW
Make sure your dealership is in the runningEntries are now open for this year’s Dealer of The Year competition - and dealers can nominate themselves via the...
KJ STONEMAN JOINS TYM NETWORK
Extends coverage in mid & north DevonMove provides the family-run dealer’s customer base of landscape and amenity customers with a comprehensive compact...
AGCO ACADEMY APPRENTICES COLLECT AWARDS
Continual development is key11 AGCO Agricultural Engineering Apprentices and Parts Apprentices were recognised during a lavish awards ceremony.
MORRIS CORFIELD OPEN NEW BRANCH
Purpose-built facility near HerefordOne of the west of England’s largest agricultural machinery dealership’s, Morris Corfield, has opened a new...
HUSQVARNA GROUP ACQUIRE SHARE OF FRANKLIN ROBOTICS
25% of Boston-based start-upRobotics company has developed 'Tertill', a solar-powered weeding robot for vegetable and flower gardens.
STAFFS DEALER SWITCHES TO MCCORMICK
Drops existing Valtra franchiseDavid Eaton Tractors Ltd has grasped an opportunity to expand with more staff and a larger trading area by taking on...
STIHL LAUNCH A WORLD'S FIRST
First standard chainsaw with electronically controlled fuel injectionSTIHL has launched the MS 500i, which they boast is the world’s first standard chainsaw with electronic fuel...
KUBOTA ANNOUNCED AS GOLD SPONSOR
Of Service Dealer Conference & AwardsKubota has been confirmed as the latest sponsor for this year's Service Dealer Conference and Awards.
TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS
Down on March last year, but some optimismTractor registrations were down by 6.8% in March, a traditional strong sales month
EQUIPMENT WORTH TENS OF THOUSANDS STOLEN
From mid-Wales dealer£5000 reward offered by RVW Pugh Ltd, who have fallen victim to thieves stealing specialist Fendt equipment from...
GARDEN TRADER OWNER MAKES INDUSTRY PLEDGE
All revenue to be ploughed back in to promoting the dealer networkAfter a strong 12 months, Duncan Murray-Clarke (owner of the Garden Trader website) has announced that any revenue...
DEALER CHANGES FOR RANSOMES
In north of EnglandRansomes Jacobsen has announced several changes to sales territories in the north of England and Wales to, they...
ALEXA, LET'S MOW!
Husqvarna launches voice control for robotic mowersAt an event at their Newton Aycliffe base yesterday (March 15 2018), Husqvarna announced that their...
HONDA (UK) ANNOUNCED AS A GOLD SPONSOR
Of 2018 Service Dealer Conference & AwardsReturning to the Oxford Belfry Hotel this November, the Service Dealer Conference & Awards will...
JOHN DEERE TO ACQUIRE KING AGRO
Carbon fibre technology manufacturerDeere & Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire King Agro, a leading, privately-held...
SENIOR APPOINTMENT AT MTD SPECIALITY TURF PRODUCTS
New Director of Sales and MarketingMTD have announced the appointment of Tony Whelan as the new Director of Sales and Marketing for their Specialty...
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
For the Service Dealer Conference & AwardsYou can now register your interest for this year's Service Dealer Conference & Awards which takes place...
NEW RANGE OF ROBOT MOWERS COMING TO UK
Including a 'drop & go' model which requires no installationMagic Distribution, (a trade division of Mower Magic Ltd) the specialist robotic mower distributor in the UK, has...
LTA UNDERGOES 10 YEAR REVIEW
Accreditation scheme for technicians and parts personnelThe Landbased Training Accreditation Scheme, formerly Landbased Technician Accreditation Scheme, offers a career...
TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS SLOW IN FEBRUARY
As anticipatedThe AEA have released figures which show that, as anticipated, UK registrations of agricultural...
DEERE TOP THE (OLD) CHARTS ONCE AGAIN
Market shares for 2016 announcedJohn Deere maintained tractor registration market leadership in 2016, but dropped market share by just over 2% on the...
ETESIA UK ANNOUNCED AS A GOLD SPONSOR
Of 2018 Service Dealer Conference & AwardsReturning to the Oxford Belfrey Hotel this November, the Service Dealer Conference & Awards will benefit from Etesia...
SCAM WARNING AS TOOL SHARPENERS RETURN
Dealers need to be aware say BAGMAWe have heard that 'particularly nasty' tool sharpening scammers, who were targeting dealers last year, are doing the...
BOOST TO RECRUITMENT
New careers brochure launchedA new careers guide aimed at informing school leavers and others of the wide range of opportunities in the...
PA TURNEY IN 33 RANSOMES MACHINE DEAL
With Continental LanndscapesDealership has nurtured the relationship between the companies for more than two decades.
PRESENTATION MADE TO BAGMA'S RETIRING ALASDAIR STRAKER
At the Curling In Stirling Event this weekAlasdair Straker, BAGMA's Business Development Manager based in Scotland, had a special presentation made to him...
DAVE ROBERTS PARTS COMPANY WITH KUBOTA UK
Change of managing directorService Dealer has learned that Dave Roberts has left his position as Managing Director of Kubota (U.K.) Limited to...
MARK ORMOND APPOINTED NEW MD OF MANITOU
Joins from SAME Deutz-FahrCompany says Mark brings significant experience in the management of capital equipment suppliers in the UK and ROI,...
HUSQVARNA ANNOUNCED AS A GOLD SPONSOR
Of 2018 Service Dealer Conference & AwardsReturning to the Oxford Belfrey Hotel this November, the Service Dealer Conference & Awards will once again benefit...
DEALER AREA CHANGES FOR DOOSON
In Scotland Central BeltThe Central Belt region of Scotland will now be handled jointly by the company’s dealers, James Gordon Ltd...
TILLAGE LIVE HEADS TO SCOTLAND
2018 event to take place in DunbarThe event, which is being held on Wednesday 26th September 2018, will include working demonstrations, a static...
STUDENT AWARDS LAUNCHED FOR LAND-BASED INDUSTRY
By CNH Industrial and IAgrETwo awards are directed at undergraduates and post-graduates and will be made for a dissertation/thesis demonstrating...
TALLIS AMOS GROUP TAKES ON BS MOWERS
Acquires the trade and assets of Bristol based professional dealerTo provide continuity to customers in the area, all the BS Mowers staff have been retained and the dealership will...
SURGE IN DECEMBER TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS
Ahead of new regulations which came into force on Jan 1st 2018AEA say UK registrations of new agricultural tractors in December 2017 reached 1,360 units - well over double the...
BLEC MAKE NEW DEALER APPOINTMENT
Acorn Tractors based in DerbyshireThe first new BLEC dealer under the stewardship of Charterhouse Turf Machinery, was announced at BTME this week as...
LAMMA SHOW FORCED TO CANCEL SECOND DAY
Due to high windsThe final LAMMA taking place at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, was forced to close a day early...
BTME MAKE CHANGES FOR 2019
Announcement made ahead of next week's eventOn the eve of BTME 2018, BIGGA has announced major changes that reveal how the turf management exhibition will look...
STIHL ANNOUNCED AS PLATINUM SPONSOR
Of 2018 Service Dealer Conference & AwardsReturning to the Oxford Belfrey Hotel this November, the Service Dealer Conference & Awards will once again benefit...
TNS GROUP TO DISTRIBUTE MAJOR IN EAST
Full range of equipment.Major Equipment Ltd has appointed Thurlow Nunn Standen Ltd as the new distributor for its Major ag and groundscare...
BIGWOODS AGRI TAKE ON VALTRA
New dealers for Somerset and parts of DevonTaunton dealership have served noticed with SDF UK, but will support customers with parts and service until another...
BURDEN BROS AGRI APPOINTS
New Branch Manager for FramfieldJohn Deere dealers for Kent, Sussex and Surrey, have announced the appointment of Cara Jeffery to the position of...
LES MALIN APPOINTED MD OF ETESIA UK
Following Patrick Vives retirementIn his third successive promotion, Les Malin has been appointed as the new managing director of Etesia UK with...
KRAMP UK ANNOUNCED AS PRINCIPAL SPONSOR
Of 2018 Service Dealer Conference & AwardsReturning to the Oxford Belfrey Hotel this November, the Service Dealer Conference & Awards will once again benefit...
MOST READ SERVICE DEALER STORIES OF 2017
Top Ten revealedFind out which stories were the most read in this Service Dealer Update during the past year.
