The Times they are a changing.......

JimMc · Jan 28, 2004

I don't know how much "advantage" there is. But it has certainly moved some entrenched "we import finish mowers with our label" manufacturers we know of to look at other options.

RalphVa · Jan 28, 2004

Wonder when we'll get one of those air-float mowing rigs to hitch behind our tractors like the Brits mow with?

Ariens bought Gravely a long while back and have decided to quit making the walk-behind tractors. So, if you want a legend, grab one of these up. The old Ls are particularly appealing to some, as they were the ones made with the original Gravely engines that had full pressure lubrication.

Ralph

fishman · Jan 28, 2004

( I don't understand what is in play with the postings, so could you please fill in the rest of us as to what the game is, the rules, and in whose court the ball is in play??? Inquiring minds need to know..... )

Yeah, Junkman, I don't understand what the deal is with that either.

sweettractors · Jan 28, 2004

This dollar vs euro craziness is really playing havoc on many things other than implements 

Jim--I hope the jobs do come back to this side of the pond--Dont depend on the value of the dollar to have much long term effect---Forecasts are now for Dollar value vs Euro to start rising again in late April-early May 2004--This will tend to keep offshore prodced products competetive--BTY--What is your booth # at the National Farm Machinery Show next month in Louisville, Ky?--Look foreward to seeing you again--Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment LLC *1 Hour South of the National Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky*

JimMc · Jan 28, 2004

I don't expect the exchange rate to have a very long advantage either, but it sure has a lot of folks questioning the viability of importing seasonal goods versus working out a stateside arrangement. Conventional wisdom was that many parts we use for implements can't be had from US producers at a competitive price, but we have found US producers that fit the bill quite nicely. It took some real work on our part, and in a couple of cases we put someone into business to get what we wanted. But the payoff is quicker lead times, better control over quality, and most of the time, better pricing and terms.

I will be at South Hall A in booths 154 & 155. Will definitely have a working TCC system (they won't let us run the tractors, but I have an electric hydraulic pump that runs the system just fine), possibly the new quick hitch and Midwest will also have a few items on display. What days will you be coming by?

sweettractors · Jan 28, 2004

Jim--That sounds great--Will you have the Midwest Finish mowers there? Is there any chance that you will have the implements available in Kioti/Kubota orange? I dont know which day I will come--My son and I will both attend on different days and will work that out as it gets closer--Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment LLC *Refurbished Sickle Mowers, Cultipackers,2 Bottom Plows,*

Inspector507 · Jan 28, 2004

Jim,
The first quick hitch is MINE /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
It can even be ora.....oran......orang.........well you know /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif