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.

New Ventrac Home Page

An exciting newly designed website has just been launched. The new website at www.ventrac.com has dynamic new features as well as additional product information, Ventrac Advantage pages, loads of new video and outstanding photo galleries.

At www.ventrac.com, discover a whole new look and feel to the site.  Pictures tell a big story, and there are more photos and video than ever before.   Inspiring customer testimonial pages feature stories and photographs from customers who love their Ventracs and tell what Ventrac does for them.

Ventrac Advantages pages are new additions that feature key points explaining the advantages of using Ventrac.  Included are highlighted points explaining tractor features and performance like slope mowing, articulating frame, Minute Mount, Finish Mowers and Driver Comforts.

The new Markets section highlights various sales markets like Municipalities, Landowners, Schools, Golf Courses and Landscapers.   These specific sections will help define what these various markets may be looking for and what their needs are when purchasing new equipment.

Monthly Featured Product information is also readily available for viewing with an emphasis on a different Ventrac attachment every month.   Ventrac’s commercial grade attachments are designed and built uniquely for the Ventrac compact tractor and every attachment works like a separate piece of equipment with unmatched performance.

The new website has easier navigation, a wider knowledge base and an expanded photo and video gallery, making www.ventrac.com the place to find expert information about Ventrac.  With a fresh new look and appeal, the website will continue to grow and expand with more content and information, providing cutting edge information for the industry.

Also new for Ventrac in 2010 is a presence on several social media platforms. Follow the latest happenings related to Ventrac on the new Blog and  Facebook Page, watch the newest Ventrac video clip on their YouTube Channel, and follow all these happenings on Twitter. All of these links are available at www.ventrac.com.

Ventrac equipment is sold and serviced through a network of authorized dealers in the USA, Europe, Canada,  South Africa and Southeast Asia and supported by the company’s corporate headquarters, Venture Products, Inc. in Orrville, Ohio.   Ventrac develops highly innovative compact tractor models with front-end commercial grade attachments that serve a wide variety of customer markets from golf courses, landscapers, municipalities, schools, and homeowners/landowners.  Ventrac is dedicated to providing a unique, superior quality product while maintaining the highest standard of business ethics making Ventrac a leading force in the compact tractor industry.

Learn more about  “Your One Tractor Solution”.

Ventrac Clears Bay for Hockey Championships

Something exciting happened in January at the Deerhurst Resort in Ontario, Canada.   Crews were hard at work clearing the frozen bay area for the upcoming Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships.   With the help of  Ventrac tractors working for hours,  the crew had the bay ready for the activities.

Jay White, grounds manager at Deerhurst Resort, says, “We started clearing the bay today.  What a difference having your (Ventrac) machines.  The bay will likely be cleared in 16-20 hours and the last 2 years I have been here we averaged around 50-60 with the quads and blades and not near as perfect as we got it today.  Man, am I happy to be teamed up with your equipment.”

Ventrac Clears the Bay for Hockey Championships

Able to throw snow up to 40 feet, the Ventrac snow blowers kept busy with all the activities.   They were used before and during the hockey championships to keep the rinks looking their best.

Jay White, raved about Ventrac, stating,  “Deerhurst Resort, home to the Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships, would not be successful with out the partnering with Ventrac. Imagine 26 hockey rinks, 150 feet by 75 feet, that’s 292,500 sq/ft of ice to maintain and the best piece of equipment we use is Ventrac. The versatility of this unit is unmatched!!! We used the snow blower attachment to remove the snow from the ice, a straight blade to form the rinks, and the sweeper attachment to make it perfect. There is not one piece of equipment on the market that can match it’s performance. It is simply the best investment.”

26 Hockey Rinks were kept in pristine condition with the Ventrac Tractors

We want to thank Deerhurst Resort for these photos.

Visit www.canadapondhockey.ca for more info.

Hockey Champions Enjoying Deerhurst Resort

You can see the full line of Ventrac attachments and tractors at www.ventrac.com

Living in a part of the country where hills, ravines and slopes are part of the landscape, Jack Wiley knows first hand the difficulty in safely mowing these treacherous areas.  Jack owns a Ventrac 4231 Turbo Diesel model compact tractor along with 10 Ventrac attachments and he was happy to share his thoughts and experiences with us.

“Over the years there have been 9 major incidents in my immediate neighborhood where 2 wheel drive lawn and garden tractors have either rolled or run-away downhill out of control.  Some of these resulted in injuries.  With the Ventrac I now safely mow some of the steeper slopes belonging to my neighbors in addition to my own.  They are grateful for the assistance, and I get to enjoy the ride.  For me, mowing is a recreational experience!”

Jack has a real need for his Ventrac and uses it for many different applications and the compact tractor serves as his workhorse as well as being one of his major hobbies.  Besides maintaining his own home, he also grooms the grounds of his church and trails at a wetland preserve, so his Ventrac gets a real workout.

Jack Demonstrating the Secure Down Slope Braking

“The traction advantages of 4 wheel drive are apparent to most people, but I find the secure down-slope braking ability to be one of the most important assets of this type of chassis.”

Jack regularly mows slopes of 28 degrees

Jack raves about the design and construction of his Ventrac equipment, saying it is “outstanding—everything is ‘built like a tank’ and easy to maintain.”

Besides being “just plain fun to operate”, Jack sees quality results every time while using his Ventrac. His photos speak volumes…as Jack says, “It best illustrates the essence of why I am a Ventrac fan.”

Welcome to the Ventrac Blog.   Where stories and adventures about Ventrac compact tractors come alive!

As we blog along, we will talk about the Ventrac tractor, show photos and interviews with Ventrac owners, post demos and videos of the Ventrac in action and just have fun.   The possibilities will be endless!

So,  join us on this blog adventure and see what this mighty compact tractor does, where it goes and who is absolutely crazy about them!

Stay tuned to see why Ventrac is Your One Tractor Solution!