OPE Business

11/15/2023

We attended the KIOTI Tractor dealer meeting in Raleigh this week, and learned a bunch. Love talking with dealers about business and equipment. We will post more detail early next week.

10/17/2023

I'm excited to see some cool stuff at Equip Expo this week. See you there.

10/13/2023

I chatted with Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and Equip Exp...

10/09/2023

In anticipation of Dealer Forum being one month away, we’re giving away (2) complimentary registrations to join us November 5-7 in Dallas, TX!

This annual gathering of OPE industry leaders is a can’t miss opportunity to connect with dealers and professionals from across the country and stay informed on the topics that matter most to our industry.

To enter, simply:
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We will announce the giveaway winner on Thursday, October 12th. Check out our full 2023 agenda and learn more about Dealer Forum at www.opebusinessdealerforum.com

Giveaway Contest Details: (2) complimentary registrations will be provided. Travel and hotel accommodations are not included. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, October 11, 2023. If registration has already been purchased by giveaway winner, up to (2) full refunds will be provided for the previously purchased total amount.

04/03/2023

We just left the Cummins manufacturing facility in Fridley, Minn., not far from the OPEB headquarters, where Pres. Joe Biden launched his "Investing in America" tour following Cummins announcement of that the Fridley plant would be the site of its first electrolyzer manufacturing facility in the United States. Electrolyzers separate water into oxygen and hydrogen. The hydrogen can be used as a clean power source to help decarbonize heavy-duty transportation and industrial processes. More to come in OPE Business.

10/26/2022

Badge prep already underway for the Dealer Forum in Orlando. It’s Nov. 14-16 at the . But you knew that. And yes your dealer peeps are coming so hop on board as we deliver the only dealer event of its kind in the industry.👍📈

10/19/2022

The Ascent zero-turn, battery-powered mower series from converts from stand-on to ride-on in less than 30 seconds. Available at dealerships in fall 2023. Some snaps from Team OPE Business today at .
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08/02/2022

The updated 2022 Radius X-Series zero-turn mower from Exmark, featuring a 31-hp Kawasaki twin-cylinder engine, is the most powerful Radius model the company has produced, details here: https://opebusiness.com/2022/08/02/exmark-launches-powered-up-2022-radius-x-series-zero-turn/16770/

Exmark has launched its updated 2022 Radius X-Series zero-turn riding mower. The new machine featur...

07/30/2022

New Magnum XF 500 series side-by-side from Argo, and more models in their 2023 lineup: https://opebusiness.com/2022/07/29/argo-launches-magnum-xf-500-side-by-side-2023-lineup/16758/

After entering the SXS category last year, Argo is introducing the Magnum XF 500 series side-by-sid...

07/28/2022

Cal-Line Equipment (California) adds RC Mowers to its lineup: https://opebusiness.com/2022/07/27/rc-mowers-adds-california-based-cal-line-equipment/16740/

RC Mowers has added another West Coast dealership to its expanding network with the onboarding of C...

07/27/2022

Check out our equipment roundup of companies producing chainsaws, chippers, log splitters and stump grinders: https://opebusiness.com/2022/07/25/equipment-roundup-chainsaws-chippers-log-splitters-and-stump-grinders/16711/

This equipment roundup assembles a collection of companies producing chainsaws, chippers, log split...

07/26/2022

The Solectrac e25 compact electric tractor is now eligible for California’s CORE voucher incentive program, details here: https://opebusiness.com/2022/07/25/solectrac-e25-electric-tractor-now-eligible-for-californias-core-voucher-incentive-program/16709/

Solectrac’s e25 compact electric tractor is now eligible for California’s Clean Off-Road Equipm...

07/25/2022

PBR's Carolina Cowboys now sponsored by Bobcat...season begins today: https://opebusiness.com/2022/07/20/bobcat-announces-sponsorship-of-carolina-cowboys-professional-bull-riders-team/16696/

Bobcat Company has announced that it will sponsor the Carolina Cowboys, one of eight teams in t...

07/21/2022

Red Planet Harmonics: On August 5th, Husqvarna's Automowers will sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to the Mars Curiosity Rover: https://opebusiness.com/2022/07/21/husqvarna-teaches-automower-to-sing-happy-birthday-will-celebrate-nasas-mars-curiosity-rover-on-august-5th/16700/

The Mars Curiosity Rover, the advanced data-collecting robot sent to the Red Planet in 2011, was en...

07/20/2022

Cub Cadet sponsors racer Ty Gibbs, opens sweepstakes for VIP Joe Gibbs Racing Experience: https://opebusiness.com/2022/07/19/cub-cadet-sponsors-ty-gibbs-in-xfinity-series-race/16684/

Cub Cadet will sponsor racecar driver Ty Gibbs in the upcoming Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen ...

07/18/2022

OPE dealers around the US are making headlines, from AL, FL and GA, to NY, PA and WI: https://opebusiness.com/2022/07/16/explorer-ope-across-america-july-2022/16671/

Check out the following news from outdoor power equipment dealerships around the country in the pas...

07/16/2022

Kubota announces 5 winners in Hometown Proud Grant Program, and the public can now vote on which will also receive a $100,000 grant for a Community Choice Award: https://opebusiness.com/2022/07/15/kubota-awards-100000-to-5-organizations-voting-opens-for-community-choice-100000-grant/16665/

In honor of its 50th anniversary in the United States, Kubota Tractor Corporation has named fiv...

07/15/2022

The July/August issue of OPE Business is now live, check it out: https://opebusiness.com/digital-edition-archives/digital-edition-july-aug-2022/

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07/13/2022

New 2022 EV 4×4 Lithium-Ion utility vehicle launched by American Landmaster: https://opebusiness.com/2022/07/12/american-landmaster-announces-new-2022-lithium-ion-4-x-4-side-by-side/16643/

American Landmaster has announced the release of its 2022 EV 4x4 Lithium-Ion utility vehicle. &...

07/05/2022

Our Top 10 online stories from June, according to reader views:
https://opebusiness.com/2022/07/01/the-top-10-stories-from-june/16600/

The month of June featured quite a few interesting developments, including new technologies, produc...

07/02/2022

New Fulcrum handlebar tech and Aero Hover mower introduced by Italy-based Stiga: https://opebusiness.com/2022/07/01/stiga-introduces-fulcrum-handlebar-aero-hover-mower/16595/

Stiga, the Italy-based manufacturer of outdoor power equipment, has introduced its new Fulcrum hand...