New for 2017. In this series we will be comparing the tractors that we offer at MT&T against other popular tractor brands. Looking past the names and the hype into the specifications and ability of various machines. We have decided to start this series with Branson Tractor’s newest line. The 25 Series. Headquartered in Georgia, Branson has just released a new compact tractor model. The…
Month: January 2017
Lawn Mower Warranty Woes
These days every mower company claims to have “the industries best warranty”. Well they obviously all can’t be the best. So what’s the truth? The most expensive and fragile part of the mower, the engine, in nearly all cases is warrantied separately from the machine by it’s own makers warranty. All having their own guidelines and…
Secrets in Sales 0% APR vs. CASH
I get this question from nearly every compact utility tractor shopper at my dealership, Midstate Turf & Tractor in Springfield, TN. “Which is really better, 0% or rebates?” I opened MT&T after nearly 20 years of experience as a service manager working for some of the most brilliant minds in the business. Today I take their…
My dealer never said that!
The picture on the left is of a piston from a zero turn lawn mower engine that was brought into our shop for repair. The picture above shows us what it should look like. All too often, we see this type of problem with first time customers at our dealership Midstate Turf & Tractor in Springfield,…
Out of The Box 