For decades OPE manufacturers that built a name in walk behinds, riders and such had much of their handhelds made by just about everyone under the sun. Ryobi, Maruyama, Echo, Mitsubishi etc. It made sense for everyone. Glue the Toro or Deere label on and there ya go. Then of course came the Deere / Stihl partnership to promote their brand, much to the chagrin of many a Stihl dealer. But then too, they've put product in every other feed store and hardware in existence. I wish them success to keep their dealers lucrative, don't see it happening though.
the places around me selling stihl already have a line or two of mowers
