We were honored to have our President, Dallas Steiner, be the featured guest on John Allin’s radio show “Managing Snow and Ice with John Allin.”  Managing Snow and Ice is a one hour weekly radio program dedicated to covering issues and topics that affect snow professionals.  The host of the show, John Allin, is the original founder of the Snow & Ice management Association (SIMA) and has been a leader in the formation of the Accredited Snow Contractor’s Association (ASCA).  With over 30 years in the snow management industry, combined with his vast experience, Allin is recognized as the foremost snow and ice industry consultant in the country today.

John’s interview with Dallas covers a variety of topics ranging from Dallas’ role with Ventrac, International sales and how Ventrac is an ideal piece of sidewalk snow removal equipment for snow contractors.  You can hear the interview with Dallas now by clicking on the live recording link below.

Interview with Dallas Steiner Only
Full Show – Managing Snow & ICE with John A Allin. 4/2/2013

Since their beginnings in 1970 as a Ford tractor dealer, Munn Tractor Sales has grown and expanded into the full service dealership it is today by offering quality brands in a wide range of equipment for the outdoor lawn, garden, commercial and agricultural industries.  Carrying over 12 different equipment lines gives Munn Tractor Sales an edge by offering customers what they need at competitive rates.  Munn Tractor also offers equipment leasing and rentals for the tri-county area.   Customers can find exactly what they need whether it is commercial landscapers, golf courses, government agencies, agricultural or homeowner.

Munn Tractor Sales has recently added to their already extensive equipment selection.  While still offering brands such as New Holland, Hustler, Stihl and Woods, Munn Tractor has partnered with the Ventrac line of compact tractors and attachments.  They know the quality and versatility of Ventrac fit very well with their current lineup.  Adding Ventrac will give Munn Tractor more to offer their customers in the way of attachments designed for a wide array of jobs.  With Ventrac’s One Tractor Solution, customers can own a tractor that works in every season and allow them to do numerous tasks like slope mowing, stump grinding, tilling, trenching or snow blowing.  Munn Tractor brought in Ventrac knowing how versatile the line is and that it will provide a need for customers wanting a powerful compact tractor unit with a wider lineup of attachments and features to do all their tasks.

At Munn Tractor, customers can expect honest answers and superior products, as well as quality repairs.  With an experienced staff, the service department is second to none.   Given their long dealer experience the full service department is ready to provide prompt repairs and parts with customer satisfaction in mind.

The company has a website at www.munntractorsales.com for viewing the equipment brands they carry, contact information as well as directions to the store.   But for those who wish to take a look around the impressive Munn Tractor showroom and meet the knowledgeable staff, the store is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Munn Tractor Sales is located at 3700 Lapeer Road in Auburn Hills and they can be reached at 248-373-5000.

The day began early with a short presentation  full of new tools and strategies for dealers to absorb and take home to use.   There was great interaction amongst everyone as highlights of the new Ventrac website were presented.   Ideas on sales tactics, equipment tips and marketing were also discussed.    Ventrac was able to provide some valuable information to help dealers with marketing their equipment with a concentration on specific sales markets.

After a great lunch, the meeting headed outdoors to the Ventrac plant for an afternoon of equipment demos and hands-on training.  Breaking into several groups, dealers and salesmen were able to learn more about the various tractor models and attachments available through Ventrac.   On hand for questions and assistance were representatives of the Ventrac product support and R & D departments, as well as sales personnel.   Eight Ventrac tractors were distributed throughout the demo area, all equipped with different attachments to allow dealers to get the full effect of operation.    They were able to try out new attachments or maybe just one they never had the opportunity to work with before.    Stump grinders were available to demo along with finish mowers, the contour mowing deck and the field mower.    Several slopes and hills were used for testing out the Ventrac’s powerful traction for mowing hillsides.    Several attendees tried their hand on the slope and were amazed at the traction the Ventrac provided as they maneuvered down the hill, stopped on the hill, then backed up the hill with the tractor and mower deck.   It sure was something to watch!   By the way, you can see more photos from these demos on Facebook.

Taking on the slopes with Ventrac

It was quite a flurry of activity as all the tractors were running at once while operators used the brooms, blowers, mowers, tillers and scoops.   Aerators, power rake and terra rake were on hand as well.   The trencher attachment was a hit and the sod cutter gave dealers a chance to try something new.    The new tractor cabs were on hand for all to see as well as the newest spreader attachment which will be available later this year.    One demo area that received a lot of attention was the tractor with the Versa-Loader attachment.   It seemed to be a big area of interest for all.   Many gathered around to see just how well the loader bucket dug into the sod, scooped and hauled away the dirt.  The post hole digger was added for some extra fun.

Tractor with loader and post hole digger

Overall, the day was a hit and we were surrounded with great people and a whole bunch of Ventrac tractors and equipment.   I believe we can say that fun was had by all.   Thanks to all who took time to participate and attend this great 2010 dealer meeting at Ventrac.   We wish you all the best in the upcoming season.

Visit the Ventrac Facebook page for more photos from the day.

Watch Jack's Contour Video on YouTube

Ventrac is the ultimate machine for mowing uneven terrain.  The Ventrac Contour Mower Deck will go where other mowers dare not.

We are again featuring Jack Wiley, who uses his Ventrac Turbo Diesel and attachments to do a multitude of tasks.  Jack sent us a video of his tractor in operation with an 84″ contour mower deck.

The contour deck does what is says it will do…contours the shape of the land.  Jack is mowing over quite a wavy landscape, where other mowers would easily scalp.  Even with so much rise and fall of the ground, the contour deck stays with the terrain with not a bit of scalping while producing a beautiful cutting finish as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=221fEBF2l-k

“It (the video) shows me using the Contour Deck on slopes and undulating areas in my yard.  You will see the deck flex a considerable amount many times–much more than on the typical golf course.  These undulations are due to subsidence over old abandoned coal mines.”

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