Articles
The Little Red Tractor that Can
Greg Hamilton’s affinity for Antonio Carraro tractors began in 1991 at a horticultural show. Hamilton looked down from the upper balcony and saw this little, red tractor surrounded by farmers and onlookers. Immediately, Hamilton knew it had great potential...
Equipment chipping costs you in the field, then in the shop
The third in a series of four blog posts on the risks and consequences of farm equipment chipping, from the Western Equipment Dealers Association. The crops are ready, the sky is blue, the crew is there, and you’re ready to harvest. Each hour you’re out there brings...
The Rationale and Dangers of DEF Tampering
If you’re looking, it’s not hard to find someone who’ll modify or remove the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (or DEF) emissions systems on your farm equipment. Given the open availability of this service, a farmer could be forgiven for believing that DEF modifications are legal....
Voided warranty exposes equipment owners to costly repairs
The first in a series of four blog posts on the risks and consequences of farm equipment chipping, from the Western Equipment Dealers Association. When someone offers to tune or chip the operating software on a piece of farm equipment, to the farmer, that offer might...
Oklahoma Right to Repair Bill Killed!
While the Oklahoma legislative session carries on, at least one battle for equipment dealers is over for this year. As we reported to you earlier in the session, a Right to Repair bill was introduced by Representative Tommy Hardin from Ardmore. With lots of engagement...
Federal government tax plans still unfairly penalize small business owners
More work is needed on passive investment and income splitting Toronto, March 29, 2018 – After a careful review, the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness is asking finance minister Bill Morneau to take more action on the government’s proposed tax changes which...
Update on Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Rule
As you are aware, the ELD rule comes into effect December 18, 2017, less than a week away. We have received many calls from dealers in recent weeks about what they are required to do under the rule, and the status of our association’s exemption application. Here is an...
Position Statement: Right-to-Repair Legislation (Aftermarket Act)
Background Beginning with the auto manufacturers in 2012, outside groups have sought to open up diagnostic systems to independent repair services. Both federal and state legislation has been introduced that attempts to change copyright law and the availability of...