ROBOTIC EDUCATION Dealers have a task on their hands by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs
With robotic mowers being trailed in UK public parks, dealers may have some convincing to do with professional customers that the units won't be a target for thieves.
New Holland dealer Russells Ltd (Hallmark Tractors) has signed a deal to expand its territory into Northamptonshire, covering the area around Wellingborough.
Trial will take place in the two capitals over the next five months, designed to improve productivity and sustainability in parks across the country - a first for the UK.
The total tractor power sold in the first half of 2017 was 1.002 million hp - with most geographical regions in the UK showing an increase on last year's levels.
Organised by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, the event which runs Monday to Thursday will see new machinery from manufacturers such as New Holland, Kubota and Suzuki.
As part of a new promotion, running until August 31st, consumers can get up to £300 off a new Toro mower when they trade in an old machine at a participating Toro dealer.
Andy Maxfield who aims to set a new Guinness World Record by driving from John O’Groats to Land’s End on a John Deere lawn tractor, has visited Blackburn Rovers as he makes his final preparations.
Police in Lincolnshire apprehended an individial on the A1031 last Sunday who was allegedly trying to make his getaway by fleeing on a ride-on lawnmower,
New for 2017 is the multi purpose Transporter. Powered by either Honda GCV135 engine or the new Briggs and Stratton 450E Engine. This powered transporter with a generous capacity is ideal for larger gardens and trips to the rubbish heap.
The following companies are kindly sponsoring the 2017 Service Dealer Conference & Awards which takes place at the Oxford Belfry Hotel on Thursday November 16th
PRINCIPAL SPONSOR: Kramp PLANTINUM SPONSOR: STIHL GB
