Tractor News Cabelas has tractors!!??

[dave1949]

I understand that folks will want to predict whether or not Cabela's will be successful in this business or whether or not they will continue to have a partnership with Tong Yang Moolsan in five, ten, or twenty years. I'd ask if New Holland will continue buying tractors from LS, or will CaseIH, or will Massey-Ferguson (AGCO) buy tractors from Iseki, or will Mahindra buy their 10 series from Tong Yang forever? Today, Cabela's buys tractors from Tong Yang and implements from Woods Equipment, and tires & wheels from Titan. Those are partnerships that are second to none, and the expectation is that they will be long-lasting and prosperous for Cabela's, their partners and their customers. Cabela's is not TSC, or Sears, or Walmart or like any other retail company. When they get into new business, they do it after careful consideration of the long term implications. I would suggest that tractorbynet members understand that many tractor dealers in fact take on and then drop brands for a variety of reasons, but mostly because they do not achieve success in selling the product, or the manufacturer does not provide adequate support in the way of parts and service. Cabela's will be successful, they will maintain their partnerships, and they will take care of their customers in the same way that they have for 53 years.

That's exactly the kind of history consumers need to be aware of, that is my point. You are trying to manage expectations. Consumers need to have realistic expectations no matter where they choose to spend their money.


"Those are partnerships that are second to none, and the expectation is that they will be long-lasting and prosperous for Cabela's, their partners and their customers."

I'm sorry, but this is salesman happy talk, just like saying it's amazing that Cabela's CEO bought a TYM tractor. You are probably alienating more people here with those sorts of statements than convincing them. I don't think you joined TBN to alienate folks.

 

[The Tractor Guy]

FatTire-very sharp observation

 

[Wheresmy]

The sales rep I spoke with said they would be adding a 25-29 HP model in 4th quarter this year as well as a 70 HP model. He was not specific on which 25-29 HP model they would be adding however.

 

[The Tractor Guy]

Dave, the comment about the Cabela's Chairman was not about him buying a tractor. It was about the founder of a company still running it after 53 years. That should impress anyone, particularly in this day and age.

 

[dave1949]

Dave, the comment about the Cabela's Chairman was not about him buying a tractor. It was about the founder of a company still running it after 53 years. That should impress anyone, particularly in this day and age.

7. As far as whether offering compact tractor and implements fits the Cabela's brand; consider this. The Rural Lifestyler that buys and uses compact tractors is the very customer that lives the outfoor lifestyle that Cabela's has served for over 50 years. From selling trout flies through the mail during their humble beginnings in Western Nebraska, to having over 50 locations now open in North America, with another 23 under construction, Dick, Mary and Jim Cabela have always had a sense for finding new ways to serve their customers. Though Dick passed away just last month, Mary and Jim are not only still with us, Jim is the Cabela's Chairman of the Board. He was also amongst the first to buy a Cabela's tractor. Pretty amazing stuff when you think about it.

You were saying it was amazing he is the founding Chairman and he bought a tractor--is certainly the way I read it.

 

[fieldman12]

I liked what the guy from Cabela's on here said about there new line of tractors. It was very informative, and well said. I did go to Cabela's website and took a look at where all the Cabela retail stores are through out the USA. Even though they have many stores I honestly don't see them out selling other brands especially any time soon because allot of areas there is not a store close by. For example we will take Ohio. There is only one store listed for Ohio. Even though Cabela is a well known store I think they have there work cut out for them in the tractor line. I read some where one time that in the USA alone there has been well over 150 tractor manufactures and as you know we are down to what we have now. In the USA the main brands are Case IH/New Holland, Agco, & John Deere. Probably the biggest foreign outfits to sell well in the US under there on name and not rebadged would be Kubota,Kioti. There are many other foreign brands that are good such as Yanmar and so on but they seemed to sell much better under other names. I wish Cabela the best and I am sure they will sell some machines the question is will it be enough to continue selling tractors in three to five years. In smaller tractors people do not seem as loyal to brand name as much but I can tell you on the big AG side those guys are loyal and some of those do buy smaller tractors. It will be hard to break through to those guys. It can be done though because I know die hard Case IH and John Deere guys that will have a small Kubota in the barn. I know there trying to focus on the Wildlife side which is different than the route all the other tractor manufactures done but I still dont see it being tha huge. I guess for them to be successful in my mind they would have to be cheaper than about all the compatition and very reliable to get going really well in the tractor world. That I find hard to do especially when they have to have the tractor purchased through another company.

 

[Wheresmy]

I read (paraphrased) "A 50 plus year history that started from selling trout flies and has expanded to 50 locations with 23 more under construction" as what is Amazing. I happen to agree that it is pretty amazing to have started a business so long ago and keep it successful to this day.

 

[GPintheMitten]

Cabelas doesn't have to.put anybody out of business make it sucessful. Let's all just see what happens rather than try to predict their fate.

 

[The Tractor Guy]

I'm sorry, but this is salesman happy talk, just like saying it's amazing that Cabela's CEO bought a TYM tractor. You are probably alienating more people here with those sorts of statements than convincing them. I don't think you joined TBN to alienate folks.

I appreciate your conclusion that I am alienating TBN members by simply presenting information about Cabela's Wildlife & Land Management business, but consider that I first identified myself as being affiliated with Cabela's, I provided useful information that answered questions that many TBN members had about the topic and shared a perspective developed through 20 years of experience in the tractor industry, including having served as the leader of a well known, but now competitive brand. While my identity as The Tractor Guy is new, I have been contributing to TBN under another identity for many years, but can no longer use now that I have a new role. TBN members and guests are interested in facts, and opinions from those that know tractors. In that instance, I will always strive to provide only facts, be open about my affiliations, and be polite and helpful to all members.

 

[murphy1244]

I appreciate your conclusion that I am alienating TBN members by simply presenting information about Cabela's Wildlife & Land Management business, but consider that I first identified myself as being affiliated with Cabela's, I provided useful information that answered questions that many TBN members had about the topic and shared a perspective developed through 20 years of experience in the tractor industry, including having served as the leader of a well known, but now competitive brand. While my identity as The Tractor Guy is new, I have been contributing to TBN under another identity for many years, but can no longer use now that I have a new role. TBN members and guests are interested in facts, and opinions from those that know tractors. In that instance, I will always strive to provide only facts, be open about my affiliations, and be polite and helpful to all members.

That's all what we can ask of you. Don't get high faluting like the JD crowd.:laughing: