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New Video Helps Explain Ventrac’s Weight Transfer System

Several dealers have commented that explaining the Weight Transfer System to Ventrac operators and potential customers is difficult.  A new video addressing this has just been released, and early viewers have had very positive comments.

The Weight Transfer System can be used in several different ways, depending on the front attachment being used.  Its most important benefit is found when mowing steep slopes.  In fact, use of the Weight Transfer System is KEY to the outstanding ability of Ventrac to operate safely on slopes.  On slopes, it provides the tractor with increased traction, increased braking, and increased resistance to slipping sideways.  It can also be used to minimize the down force on scraping edges such as blades and snow blowers to reduce the tendency to scratch paved surfaces or gouge gravel driveways.  In a similar fashion, it can be used to minimize the wheel contact forces on a Blower to minimize potential turf damage.  Finally, it can be used to increase the lift capacity of the hitch when using the Slip Scoop or Excavator.

All of these situations are illustrated in the new video.  Take a look now:

Ventrac Top Fan Competition Continues to Grow

Attention Ventrac owners! If you haven’t heard of our Ventrac “Top Fan” competition, here’s the story. The competition started with our youngest entry. One small boy whose love of Ventrac is a daily aspect of his life. This young fan, Quinten,  watches Ventrac Youtube videos daily, has worn through numerous Ventrac catalogs and plays “Ventrac” with his toys. He even enjoys a little social activity with his cousin as they watch Ventrac videos together. Continue Reading

Stepping into Higher Technology

It is always exciting when new equipment arrives at the plant.  And it isn’t every day that it happens.  Early last week, there was a massive undertaking happening at Ventrac’s Plant One; the arrival of a new Cincinnati Press Brake.

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Newest Ohio Dealer for Ventrac – Hartville Hardware

Hartville Hardware Home Center, Hartville Ohio We would like to welcome Hartville Hardware as the newest Ohio dealership authorized to sell Ventrac tractors and attachments.   We are proud to have this successful retailer as part of our Ventrac family of dealers.

What started as a general farm and hardware store in Hartville, Ohio, has evolved into a remarkable destination shopping spot.  After 39 years of serving the community, Hartville Hardware is still taking care of customers the way the family owned and operated business has always done.  As a “complete home center” they are all about customers and being responsive to what they want and need.  They are not a “Big Box” store chain. You can expect a friendly smile, helpful service and no sales pressure.  And if they don’t have something you need, they will find it for you.

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Connecting To Customers Around the World

Connecting To Customers Around the World

Since 1999, Ventrac has explored and grown in the world of exports. Expanding worldwide to locations in Europe, Asia, Canada, Africa,  South America and the UK, Ventrac has proven that exports can be an important and stable part of business.  With tools available through the Small Business Administration, Ventrac is able to better understand how to choose the strongest candidates to partner with abroad.

Export Video Contest

Ventrac recently entered a video contest sponsored by the SBA and Visa.  Video entries are to inform other small businesses of the advantages of exporting and to highlight their personal success stories.  The entries are also to increase awareness of the government assistance available from the SBA and to explain how exports have successfully grown or maintained a healthy business.

Our video entry features Dallas Steiner, President and CEO of Ventrac, and describes how Ventrac’s export market has helped create a secure and profitable company.  Strong exports helped Ventrac weather the recession and  the world of international sales continues to grow today.

Sweden’s 1000th Tractor Sold

Ventrac’s export division continues to expand with many success stories along the way.  One distributor across the seas , LAPAB of Sweden, has done a phenomenal job with Ventrac.  It is exciting to see how they have grown with Ventrac.  LAPAB specializes in the Ventrac 3000 series tractors and distribute quite a few.  Just how many?   Well…in April, 2011, LAPAB helped deliver the 1000th tractor to a very happy and satisfied customer.  Anders Pettersson and Peter Karlsson from LAPAB, along with Parkmaskiner (one of LAPAB’s dealers) made the delivery to FaBo Falkenbergs Bostader.  This new unit is one of ten Ventrac machines this customer owns!

The 1000th Ventrac Tractor Sold In Sweden

Ventrac knows that exports can provide stability to any growing business.   For more information about Ventrac tractors and where to find, visit www.ventrac.com.

Dealer Spotlight On New Holland Binghamton

New to our network of Ventrac dealers are the CNY family of stores in Central New York.   For our dealer spotlight we will start with their New Holland Binghamton dealership….here is their story.   Glad to have you on board!

See Ventrac online at the New Holland Binghamton Store

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Snow Business in Summer…..Gearing up for the SIMA Show

Snow and Ice Management Association

No one really wants to think about snow and ice in the middle of the summer, but next week we are heading to an industry show that is all about the wintery stuff!    It is time for the Snow and Ice Management Association’s 14th  Annual Snow and Ice Symposium.    This year, held in Schaumburg, Illinois, the show promises to provide snow professionals with the newest trends and best practices in snow and ice management.

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This Year’s Canadian Hockey Event a Winning Success!

Every year, for two weekends in January, the Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario hosts their annual Canadian National Pond Hockey Tournament.   Last year, our blog featured some amazing shots of the event and their 26 ice rinks, where 1200 games are played throughout the course of the tournament.  But this year we got a closer view of the action thanks to Connect Equipment.   Connect, one of our Canadian Ventrac dealers,  shot some footage of the event and sent it to our talented video editors here at Ventrac, Mark and Denver.   They  put their finishing touches on the video and put together a fantastic rendition of some of the weekend’s activities.   And of course, Ventrac  equipment was responsible for keeping the rinks cleared between every game.  And they did an awesome job of that!

It was evident the participants had a great time and it was another successful event for Deerhurst Resort!

If you would like more information about Ventrac, you can visit our website at www.ventrac.com to request a free catalog or find a dealer near you.    You can view more Ventrac videos on the Ventrac Youtube Channel.

Ventrac Soccer Team Wins Local Championship

Team Ventrac Indoor Soccer Champions 2011

This article is about the power, finesse, elegant style, speed, durability, and versatility of Ventrac… on a soccer field. To be more precise, what happens when you put a team of Ventrac employees on a soccer field to play (not to mow, stripe, aerate, seed or landscape, etc.).

For the last several years Ventrac employees have participated in a local indoor soccer league at the Dalton YMCA.   This year 12 teams made up of high school, business, and other acquaintances, participated in the league.  Each team consisted of 5 players on the field at a time.  It is a highly competitive league made up of several solid teams and year after year, Ventrac has managed to finish at or near the top. Continue Reading

Welcome Scott’s Power Equipment – Now on Board with Ventrac

Here at Ventrac we are always pleased to bring on great dealers to carry our products.   One of our newest dealerships to carry the Ventrac line is Scott’s Power Equipment in St. Louis, MO.  Besides St. Louis, they have 2 more locations in Missouri at Wentzville and Arnold, with a 4th location in O’Fallon, Illinois.   Read more about Scott’s Power in today’s post and how they have created a dealership focused on helping their customers find exactly what they need and why they chose Ventrac.

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