FarmTrac Troubles

[blueliner]

Shadow:

Welcome in. You've certainly found an interesting place to participate.

Don't be detered by RedNeckFord's external layer of jargon and cryptic talk; beneath the hood is a load of horsepower... and dude is just itching to hit the throttle.

Like SESS, I'm sure the blog readers are interested in what your ties to this site are. Are you a dealer? assembly line worker? end user of tractory products? exec? or simply know someone involved in the industry?

So what is it, partner?

Far as citing sources... I almost had to chuckle. Your suggestion was spoken like a true academian. I promise the prof won't bust you for failing for footnote and internal citations are acceptable since this is written during recess time!

Moreover, it's great for personal cred to cite sources and all (it's part of some of our occupations). I'm all for it. Same time... there aren't any prerequisites for being here -- or for the contributions that land on the blog. Dude... this is the wild, wild west of the Web.

Look forward to your contributions.

Welcome to Farmtrac-related wild blue of cyberspace.

Regards,
--b

 

[redneckford]

SESS,

The above post was made in a way to conform to the posting guidelines of the site. I could not mention names as that is viewed as personal attacks. I can assure you it is not directed toward any Farmtrac dealer or owner. Read it again with that knowledge. 2+2=4 regardless of who says it. 2+2=5 is not true no matter how much the advertiser/dealer paid to be on the site. I feel that if 2+2=5 is allowed to be said there is no logical reason to delete someone saying they are wrong. The advertisers/dealers that post should understand that they have engaged in an open conversation of their own free will and have opened themselves up to receive comments that they may not like to hear.

I am not aware of Redneckford ever degrading the quality of equipment. He has questioned management styles and ethics. Given the current state of the economy I would guess we all should have been questioning ethics of all companies a long time ago.

Thanks Shadow----But BUT---you better watch what you say and who you say it too----by defending what I say you may make a few of my millionaire "Friends" mad-----they play in the tractor business for a hobby --I guess???---- they sure don't seem to need the money----some golf---some fish---some make life heck for others----heck you don't even have to be a millionaire to do any of those ----it just makes a more favored status if you have a few million green backs----SOMETIMES!!!!!!! I will PM you a couple articles about Dealers that just pay cash FOR ALL THEIR INVENTORY!!!! Farm Magazines don't lie do they???

 

[taxpayer]

[I am not aware of Redneckford ever degrading the quality of equipment. He has questioned management styles and ethics. Given the current state of the economy I would guess we all should have been questioning ethics of all companies a long time ago. ]


Shadow, you are exactly right,we should have been questioning ethics in leadership at all levels in this country all along, but sometimes those with ethics fail to see unethical behavior in others until it is directed toward them.
Redneckford has not directed his comments toward the quality of anyone's products, but rather toward their behavior and in my opinion that is legitimate.we are not holding court here, we are having a discussion and when discussions are stifled anywhere, it is ussually because someone in power feels threatened.welcome aboard.

Taxpayer

 

[redneckford]

Hello, all!

Some potentially very good news. Two news sources verify that LS Mtron is on its way to the U.S. tractor market.

Lessiter Publications writes this story.

AgriMarketing.com has a similar take on the situation.

Or... just check out the info below.
Tex-tana can read it and weep in their Wheat(ween)ies.

Breaking News: LS Cable to Enter U.S. Market with Its Own Tractor Brand

Ag Equipment Intelligence learned January 21 that South Korean conglomerate LS Cable is directly entering the American market with its own brand and has already started signing up dealers on a limited basis. Until now, LS' presence in America was solely as a supplier, providing compact and utility tractors to the likes of Montana and McCormick.

In late November, LS Cable lost its bid to acquire the defunct Farmtrac North America in Tarboro, N.C., when Montana Tractors made a late $14.1 million offer that surprised many in the industry particularly after LS' lengthy due diligence and intentions to enter the U.S. market with a branded tractor of its own.

"We're putting things together right now for the new company," says Ron Grabowski, a tractor veteran with experience at Mahindra, TAFE, Montana and McCormick. Grabowski is one of four managers helping launch the LS Tractors brand in America. "An advantage we have over distributors is that LS owns the factory," says Grabowski. "That direct line to the factory provides the best communication for parts, service and warranty issues."

Despite the downturn in the American small tractor sales, Grabowski believes that the market is near its floor, and that the timing is now good for the company to be established as sales start to improve. "We're setting up a company that will provide good support for both dealers and their customers."

The company, which intends to hold dealer meetings starting in March, will be located in Tarboro, N.C.

--b

Tim C---Did LS Mtron have a display at Louisville this week??? Maybe they will get a Forum on TBN shortly!

 

[agequipt]

Not to answer for Tim

Ls was at Louisville. They had a 23 hp sub compact and loader. I talked to Mr Sim and he was excited to get things started.

 

[SESS]

I am excited to get it started too. Can't wait to see what plays out!

 

[blueliner]

I am excited to get it started too. Can't wait to see what plays out!

Me either, SESS.

I'm going Ruthian by pointing at a bleacher seat and making a longball prediction: Get ready to see the Tex-tana lots get stuffed with iron, see LS roll in, then watch throngs squeal and jump from the sinking green-n-black ship will be a predictable and interesting carnage.

Call it the Ti-tana?!

Rod and Kirk found the dingy and floated all the way to GA.

---b

 

[GreenWannabe]

At Louisville last week, I was somewhat surprised to see a number of familiar blue products sporting a "Montana Limited" nametag, both LS sourced and Escorts sourced. I picked up spec sheets on the 300DTC/360DTC, the 545/545DTC, and the 665/665DTC. Since Montana is now actively selling them, I hope they are going to provide parts support as well.

 

[redneckford]

Not to answer for Tim

Ls was at Louisville. They had a 23 hp sub compact and loader. I talked to Mr Sim and he was excited to get things started.

any pic's from Louisville of the LS tractor and loader----what about the "Montana Limited" is that a name for a train or a train wreck??????

 

[redneckford]

Me either, SESS.

I'm going Ruthian by pointing at a bleacher seat and making a longball prediction: Get ready to see the Tex-tana lots get stuffed with iron, see LS roll in, then watch throngs squeal and jump from the sinking green-n-black ship will be a predictable and interesting carnage.

Call it the Ti-tana?!

Rod and Kirk found the dingy and floated all the way to GA.

---b

yeap!! they all left----no one reading this thread anymore----just 189,722 views (nearly 1000 just today) as of today---reckon we need to send some of those non readers to another Forum where they will not let anyone post the truth----what are they AFRAID OF---I post there it gets DELETED----YOU post the same article here and it does not get deleted-----wonder if you got the same PM's that i got??? reckon they will UNDELETE MY POST OVER THERE or allow someonr else to post the truth????