I live in the state of Delaware and one John Deere giant (Atlantic Tractor) bought up all the family owned John Deere dealerships around Delmarva! One man held out. Jimmy Messick of Taylor and Messick John Deere in central Delaware. Next thing you know he is only allowed to sell new John Deere's under 100hp!!! I think John Deere or Atlantic Tractor is trying to squash him for not being part of the corporate picture. He can sell used John Deere equipment over 100hp but that's it! I don't know the politics but John Deere somewhat black balled him and the Messick family in my opinion. Mr. Jimmy Messick bleeds green but I think that one stung him. He and his son Jimmy Jr. Are good people that deserve better treatment from John Deere.
Very interesting. I have seen more and more content regarding TYM tractors online. They are impressing me enough to the point that if I was going to purchase a new tractor it might just be a TYM. I have a dealer close enough to me (even closer than the John Deere dealership where I bought one of my tractors).
Likely that young rep was doing the bidding of some MBA at headquarters who wanted to make changes to the retail equipment dealer business to be run like a Fortune 500 company. Most dealers know this and cooperate with the process as it is in their best interest to support their field reps - unless the rep is completely worthless. The MBAs usually last about two years and then leave "to pursue other interests" in a new industry. I enjoy your vids - keep up the good work.
That was interesting that none of the big names were on the list. Mike a topic I'd like see addressed is one dealer owning so many different dealerships. Who's the winner? Doesn't seem like the customer would be #1.
I recognize the dealer were you worked, I recently drove two hours to look at a used tractor on consignment, they told me the hood had a scratch, the grill had a crack, and it had a loose head light, when I saw it it person it looked like it had had a round bale dropped on the hood. hood scratch was hood smashed, grill cracked was mangled and loose headlight was hanging by the wires. It was a consignment tractor.
Very interesting to see who was not mentioned. It sure seems like the big boys are interested in making money now over having a positive long term relationship. That has happened a lot in corporate America.
Seeing this video makes me wonder if the companies that supply implements to farm supply retailers are included in this survey. I assume that it would be up to the particular retailer to participate.
Interesting John Deere, Massey, and Case/New Holland weren't mentioned. Hmmm.... In our area (TN) and back in Central Texas, all John Deere dealerships at lower hp (Compact and Subcompacts) were Ag-Pro owned...big conglomerate. No one I onow who bought Deere from those affiliates were post sale happy!! None!
I live in the state of Delaware and one John Deere giant (Atlantic Tractor) bought up all the family owned John Deere dealerships around Delmarva! One man held out. Jimmy Messick of Taylor and Messick John Deere in central Delaware. Next thing you know he is only allowed to sell new John Deere's under 100hp!!! I think John Deere or Atlantic Tractor is trying to squash him for not being part of the corporate picture. He can sell used John Deere equipment over 100hp but that's it! I don't know the politics but John Deere somewhat black balled him and the Messick family in my opinion. Mr. Jimmy Messick bleeds green but I think that one stung him. He and his son Jimmy Jr. Are good people that deserve better treatment from John Deere.
Very interesting. I have seen more and more content regarding TYM tractors online. They are impressing me enough to the point that if I was going to purchase a new tractor it might just be a TYM. I have a dealer close enough to me (even closer than the John Deere dealership where I bought one of my tractors).
Likely that young rep was doing the bidding of some MBA at headquarters who wanted to make changes to the retail equipment dealer business to be run like a Fortune 500 company. Most dealers know this and cooperate with the process as it is in their best interest to support their field reps - unless the rep is completely worthless. The MBAs usually last about two years and then leave "to pursue other interests" in a new industry. I enjoy your vids - keep up the good work.
That was interesting that none of the big names were on the list.
Mike a topic I'd like see addressed is one dealer owning so many different dealerships. Who's the winner? Doesn't seem like the customer would be #1.
I posted a comment sort of related to yours
Enlightening video Mike, still very satisfied witth my LS XR4150 dealers been great
Thanks Mike and Joe. 😁👨🚒
I wouldn’t have thought Deere was not mentioned. I really like the LS tractors
I recognize the dealer were you worked, I recently drove two hours to look at a used tractor on consignment, they told me the hood had a scratch, the grill had a crack, and it had a loose head light, when I saw it it person it looked like it had had a round bale dropped on the hood. hood scratch was hood smashed, grill cracked was mangled and loose headlight was hanging by the wires. It was a consignment tractor.
Thanks for this information. Personally, I try hard to support local manufacturers. My experience with big corp has been less than spectacular.
I miss the original content of this channel. 😢
An interesting question is what makes a dealer happy, what makes the end user happy and how these two converge/diverge.
Exactly!
I just wish Harbor Freight made farm tractors, they pass the savings to their customers and are always improving. My opinion
Very interesting to see who was not mentioned. It sure seems like the big boys are interested in making money now over having a positive long term relationship. That has happened a lot in corporate America.
Seeing this video makes me wonder if the companies that supply implements to farm supply retailers are included in this survey. I assume that it would be up to the particular retailer to participate.
Interesting John Deere, Massey, and Case/New Holland weren't mentioned. Hmmm....
In our area (TN) and back in Central Texas, all John Deere dealerships at lower hp (Compact and Subcompacts) were Ag-Pro owned...big conglomerate. No one I onow who bought Deere from those affiliates were post sale happy!! None!
Junkhindra tractors guaranteed to be at the bottom of the heap, no doubt about it.
I usually really like your videos. This is just honest feedback but I felt that there wasn't really much meat to this one.
Is the full list available to the general public?
His reluctance to say who was on the bottom suggests no.
Why is this information not public. Going to the results of the survey shows it password required...