FarmTrac Troubles

[Lineman North Florida]

Still trying to figure out where LS fit's into all of this , are they soon to be open for business or not? Will their tractors wear the LS brand or maybe Montana brand ? or maybe Montana Limited brand? Somebody tell us something. Thank's.

 

[taxpayer]

Still trying to figure out where LS fit's into all of this , are they soon to be open for business or not? Will their tractors wear the LS brand or maybe Montana brand ? or maybe Montana Limited brand? Somebody tell us something. Thank's.

Well Lineman, That seems to be the 64 thousand dollar question at this point, Even potential dealers are having a hard time getting a firm timeline from LS and Montana is fading fast in my crystal ball, don't see much future unless Teddy can pull a rabbit out of the Big T hat(or maybe an indian??)and it look like punjab might be pulling back into his shell and hunkering down for a while.
Wow, and these irate former farmtrac dealers! wonder what they'll stir up next??? stay tuned for the next chapter of "HOW THE TRACTOR WORLD TURNS".

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[NewToy]

I'll bet Bernie Madoff is glad you guy's aren't after him. Tenacious bunch, these slighted tractor folk.

John

 

[jimdiesel1]

Well, 15 days have passed, are we any closer to learning the real truth yet? Lots of "coded" messages but so little to hang my hat on. C'mon guys, we are behind you 100% in this battle but it is easier to "soldier on" when you know the facts.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

Well Lineman, That seems to be the 64 thousand dollar question at this point, Even potential dealers are having a hard time getting a firm timeline from LS and Montana is fading fast in my crystal ball, don't see much future unless Teddy can pull a rabbit out of the Big T hat(or maybe an indian??)and it look like punjab might be pulling back into his shell and hunkering down for a while.
Wow, and these irate former farmtrac dealers! wonder what they'll stir up next??? stay tuned for the next chapter of "HOW THE TRACTOR WORLD TURNS".

Taxpayer

Taxpayer I have been tuned in waiting for the next chapter, but this thread has all but shut down I am not a dealer just a FT owner trying to keep up with where all this is going.

 

[taxpayer]

Taxpayer I have been tuned in waiting for the next chapter, but this thread has all but shut down I am not a dealer just a FT owner trying to keep up with where all this is going.

Lineman, there are no clear answers right now,escorts is keeping a low profile right now ,but I don't anticipate a problem getting parts over the long haul(too much money to be made)LS should be on the scene shortly,They are just a bit too optimistic about timelines, taking more time than they thought it would.

The court cases involving Textron VS farmtrac dealers will also take time, but will be very revealing as to the scope of fraud and misdealing by escorts, farmtrac and Textron against it's dealers.Hopefully the fact of just how dedicated farmtrac dealers have been in protecting their customers, often paying out of their own pockets to keep the tractors repaired and working for the customer will also come to light.I have never,in all my 66 years met a more dedicated and honest group of people than the former farmtrac dealers.they have worked long and hard behind the scenes to uncover the facts and try to prevent this kind of thing from ever happening again against dealers of any brand.and other brand dealers would be well advised to take note and support former farmtrac dealers in this endeavor, it could be their brand next, nothing is a sure thing in these times.

I would not worry too much though, for the most part dealers and most everyone associated with the farming industry are a tough, honest bunch and will do everything they can to take care of their customers.we'll get it done somehow.


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[taxpayer]

Hey Blueliner! great to see you posting again and yes, you have the right article. kinda makes one wonder if there is any honest companies to deal with anymore.seems like sucess is measured in how many bucks you can screw the unsuspecting public out of in this day and time.

there are so many rumors out there now, no one knows what or who to believe. I've heard tales of Montana-Escorts, LS-Escorts, LS-Montana deals being in the works with a mixture of Textron and GE stirred in. it's ALL about money and the Small dealer and the customer be dammed.They will tell the dealer whatever it takes to get his or her signature on the dotted line. but when you start asking questions like" will you agree to abide by state buy-back laws" or carry in house floorplanning, they get hard of hearing and quick to go.

How can GE, Textron or any company give me any assurances of being a solid
business while standing in line at the white house with their hat in hand, begging for a taxpayer handout. and how can any Korean or Japanese company promise to supply tractors and parts on an extended basis, when they have a bonafide mental case sighting in on them with nukes right now.
if these jokers are so sure of themselves and everything will be hunky dory, then put the darn tractors on the dealers lot on consignment, don't ask the dealer who has already lost their shirt over this mess, to shoulder ALL the risk again.NOT THIS LOUISIANA BOY!!!

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