what up with CENTURY?????

[BLUEBONNET2]

hey chipperman.....
on another thread (kioti), a poster says a major announcement is coming soon /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif......and inside info???????
I can't think of anything to change with the units becasuse the dealers i've visited are doing very well....
maybe amjawa and kutje doing something.....i really think they need to put a lid on all the stories going around /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
both units (century/branson) are solid and really user friendly

thanks and good luck,
bluebonnet2

 

[db1290]

i dont know if this is true but i heard that century was going to be discontinued.i heard this from a branson dealer i forgot who he said he heard it from.i dont know why they are great tractors. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[shoppintractors]

<font color="blue"> i dont know if this is true </font>

Thank you for the disclaimer....

<font color="blue">i forgot who he said he heard it from </font>

Could you go back and get all the details then share the specifics with us?

<font color="blue"> i dont know why they are great tractors </font>

Hang around the forums and you will hear actual first hand owner experiences. Oh, Welcome to TBN! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Don

 

[depratt_equip]

Im a Century Dealer and from my sources Century is NOT Being Canceled. I believe this is just a rumor started by Branson. Kukje is suppose to make an annoucment very soon. Thats all i can say...... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Chipperman]

BLUEBONNET2 and all fellow TBNers.
Thanks for all your comments, questions, praise and concerns. I like your self I have been hearing the many rumors and untruths. What I can tell you is the relationship between American Jawa, Century and Kukje is very strong and is getting stronger as we move into the future. In plain simple words the rumors are incorrect. Regardless, they unfortunately they can hurt both Century and Branson sales. American Jawa discourages the spreading of any rumors by any of their dealers or representatives. I pride myself on honestly and ethically promoting the features and benefits of our equipment and dealers. Integrity is very important to me.

Since I have been with American Jawa I have seen the list of many happy Century tractor owners and dealers continue to grow. This is in part because you of the many comments that have been posted here. Let’s keep up the great work.
Happy Tractoring
Chipperman /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[DennisFolsom]

I'm certainly not in any position to have any inside information, other than what I have read here in TBN. It seems to me that we have read some indication of at least one good reason that there may be a "major" announcement coming. There is at least one new model on the horizon, that hasn't been officially announced yet, the new top of the line model to replace the 3045, with a Kukje/Cummins(?) engine.

I am looking forward to buying a tractor after I get my house built, and my current favorite is the Century. Even if its name gets changed or something, I would still like to have one of those tractors (35 HP or better) with the C-50 loader and a backhoe. Whatever happens, I hope they stick with the red paint. I grew up running IH equipment, so I would feel right at home. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Dennis

 

[BillG_in_TX]

I stopped by a Zetor/Century dealer this morning to kick tires and since things were slow, we got to talking about American Jawa and Zetor and Century. This salesman said that the Century name was going away, and the Kukje tractors distributed by AJ would now be badged as <font color="red"> Zetors</font> ! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

He had just talked to his boss, who was at the distributor picking up some tractors, and there was a new Zetor/Century (2535? - not really sure which model) in the warehouse.

I'm guessing this is the big announcement. Any comments from Chipperman or Century dealers?

This salesman also said that they had been a Kioti dealer for a long time, but since they started selling Century, their CUT sales went from 80% Kioti and 20% other, to 80% Century and 20% Kioti. They are looking forward to selling the "new" Zetor CUT. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[DennisFolsom]

Maybe that reorganization & name change explains why AmJawa/Century hasn't yet put anything up on their web site about their new model. I've been checking every few days to see if the specs for it would be there. Some photos would be nice, too.

I think I remember one of the dealers commenting in another thread that American Jawa really needs to expand their web presentation. I second that! Hopefully, they will after they get things sorted out.

Dennis

 

[DavesTractor]

Chipperman and Munger,

Any comments on this? You've both been kind of uncharacteristically quiet since the post regarding "Zetorizing" the Kukje. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Chipperman]

DavesTractor and all fellow TBNers.
It is nice to know I've been missed. Sorry for the absence, had no internet service where I was.
Again I would like to thank all for your comments, questions, praise and concerns. As I have said before American Jawa discourages the spreading of any rumors by any of their dealers or representatives. We pride ourselves on honestly and ethically promoting the features and benefits of our equipment and dealers. Integrity is very important to us.

I know, you know all that and just want to here what’s going on. All I can say for now is " Come on down to Louisville" The largest INDOOR Farm Show in the world and you won't be sorry. For now that's all Folks.

Happy Tractoring
Chipperman /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[BillG_in_TX]

Dave,

It sounds to me like there will be some new decals on display at the Louisville farm show. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[DavesTractor]

I'm thinking Chipperman could run for some sort of political office. I'm not sure just what he said, but he sure said it nice. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Chipperman, no matter what they call it, the Kukje twins are fine machines. Let us know when you can.

I'll be at the Largest (indoor or outdoor /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif ) Farm Show in the World in Tulare, CA February 10-12. Any of you left coasters should stop by.

 

[BillG_in_TX]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Whatever happens, I hope they stick with the red paint. )</font>

One other bit of hearsay information: the "new" Zetor CUTs will be <font color="red"> Zetor red </font>, which is a little on the <font color="orange"> orange </font> side of red, which, of course, makes it even better than Century red. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[TWSDallas]

Too bad they just don't name the tractor Kukje. I spent some time in Korea and I'm pretty sure that Kukje means "national". They probably don't want to us National cause its to close to International.

 

[dancce]

I probably should not even post, except for the main point I would like to convey about American Jawa.
Chipperman's last comments are representative of how AmJawa conducts business.. My experience has been that they do business in a completely professional manner,are not prone to spreading rumors,are ethical in their business conduct,and know how to take care of their customers. As a dealer, for them, I can attest to this.
But, beleive me, not all tractor sales organizations are up to AmJawa's standards. Perpetuating false rumors in order to gain additional dealer coverage, happens. I personnally resent those types of tactics---I really would like to tell of a recent incident, in order to vent---but due to slander suit possibilities, I won't.
Just suffice it to say that I am proud to be associated with a company, like American Jawa, that shares the same values that I do.

dancce

I was told (by AmJawa) to expect a forthcoming announcement regarding Century and American Jawa that wil be postive in nature---positive for dealers and customers of Century. From reading Chipperman's comments,I'd say it will be coming at the Louisville show the week after next.

 

[Chipperman]

BLUEBONNET2 and fellow TBNers
For anyone who has any doubt that American Jawa will continue to distrubute the Kukje tractors come visit us at the Louisvillle Farm machinery show. We have on display the new "Zetor by Century" tractors.
Chipperman /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[CMunger]

The REAL farm show is going on in California, at the World Ag Expo in Tulare. Come here and see the real thing.
Chuck M.

 

[BillG_in_TX]

Chipperman,

Are you going to post some pictures and details?
Any chance that the Century and/or Zetor websites will be updated anytime soon? Still no mention of the 3647. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[clarkie]

new to this forum...just ordered new 3647 with C-50HL FEL. Chipperman's advice and council was extremely helpful in this decision. Chipperman does this new announcement mean new decals for my soon to be delivered unit???

 

[Chipperman]

clarkie
Congrats on your tractor purchase. I am confident you will be pleased with your purchase. As for the name on the side it will depend when your 3647 is shipped. Any units already shipped will not be redecaled. Only models with the new engines will have the Zetor name on them. I do not know if they will redo the units already shipped to us and/or in the wharehuse or wait for Kukje to do it at the factory.
Good luck
Chipperman /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif