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I was just by his place! I did notice a white tractor there but didn't think anything of it. Oh crap, I think I know what happened! He may have gotten royally screwed or sold out to a local guy with a ton of cash.Originally Posted by msiewert96
Wallace Looks like Wallace lost the Kioti line and now has repainted his inventory white! Wonder if he could use a CT 225??
I was just by his place! I did notice a white tractor there but didn't think anything of it. Oh crap, I think I know what happened! He may have gotten royally screwed or sold out to a local guy with a ton of cash.
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My daughter on the left, 3rd in the world in sparring!
Well, his website shows there has been a shift in his tractor lines...Kioti to Bobcat...seems to be an excellent lateral move...given he also sells MAHINDRA..MASSEY...both lines which can supply LARGER tractors, if necessary...
Wallace Tractor and Equipment NEPA Compact Tractors Lake Ariel Poconos Honesdale PA
BOBCAT..MAHINDRA..MASSEY
I would say the Bobcat dealer network and support is so much stronger, and usually can tackle the hard to diagnose issues based on expertise.....if i was to buy a Kioti, it would be under the Bobcat logo
Possibly Wallace got cause up in the Kioit shift to single source tractor dealerships where the dealer can only sell 1 brand of tractor.
Kioti is getting fairly well known for pushing inventory on dealers.
Sincerely doubt it was Wallaces inititive.
Later
Tom
Mmmmmm, I know what happened but can't give details. I live down the road from his place and have intimate knowledge because I used to do business with, well, people, lol. Rick got screwed, royally. All I will say is many times manufacturers will show no loyalty but will instead follow the money. Rick does a great job around here and people drive right by a lot of other dealers to do business with him and Amy, but he got blind sided by somebody with a ton of money backing.
My daughter on the left, 3rd in the world in sparring!
How is business?? Has it picked back up?? I know I was reading on FFBN on how he got f%cked over by Kioti, but also read they got hit hard by the recession.
Hope all is well with them. Give him our best, if you see him.
Thanks,
Will
Well what is fascinating...is that he is still doing business with the parent, Daedong through a different distribution channel, as a Bobcat dealer...
So does the problem lie with the Kioti distribution system?...I noticed Tom's comment that Kioti has changed their dealership requirements...is that why Wallace had the comment with his signature about needing a bunch of money?
KIOTI Tractor Announces New U.S. Dealerships
Wendell, NC. (June 23, 2010) — KIOTI Tractor Division of Daedong-USA, Inc. is pleased to announce the continued expansion of their dealer network with the appointment of seven new dealerships across the United States.
These dealers are:
- Haltom Equipment, Inc. in Mooresville, IN – 317-831-4985.
- Hollinger’s Sport & Turf in Ephrata, PA – 717-859-5455.
- Lamb & Webster, Inc. in Grove City, PA – 724-264-4403.
- Miller Tractor & Equipment, Inc. in Anderson, CA – 530-378-1116.
- Pardo’s Truck Service Parts Whse. in Sewell, NJ – 856-227-2330.
- Pete’s Equipment Sales & Service in Morrisville, VT – 802-888-5138.
- Rusty Palmer, Inc. in Honesdale, PA – 877-253-6323.<<<I'd have to say it was this guy...
According to KIOTI Business Development Account Specialist Ann Marie Donahue, “These dealers were selected for these locations because of their outstanding record of customer service and applications assistance and their prompt attention to their end-user customers’ service and parts needs.” The new appointments take effect at once.
All of these new dealers will be handling both the KIOTI tractor and UTV product lines along with their respective implements and attachments. KIOTI currently offers over 30 different tractor models in the 22-90 hp range. In addition, the dealers will also be marketing KIOTI’s soon-to-be-announced line of MECHRON UTV’s – The Ultimate Transport Vehicle.
These dealer’s sales, service and parts staffs have been fully trained in the application, sale and service of the entire KIOTI line and are now offering all current KIOTI finance and incentive programs.
Posted June 23, 2010
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