LS Tractor Wins Unprecedented Fifth Consecutive Dealer’s Choice Award

Jun 19, 2019

LS Tractor, a leading manufacturer of sub compact, compact, and utility tractors and attachments, has won a fifth consecutive Dealer’s Choice Award from the Equipment Dealers Association (EDA). The brand earned top honors in the Tractor Manufacturer category following input from over 2,000 equipment dealers.

“To win a fifth consecutive Dealer’s Choice Award is an incredibly important milestone for us,” said Mike Blount, CEO of LS Tractor USA. “We believe that if we focus on the success of our dealers, our success comes as a natural byproduct and this award is proof that we’re accomplishing that goal while maintaining steady growth.”

The EDA’s Dealer’s Choice Awards are based on the 2019 Dealer-Manufacturers Relations Survey which covers 11 different business categories including product quality, warranties, and dealer support. Dealer’s Choice Awards are a result of the brand’s cumulative score across all those categories.

“At LS Tractor we have the opportunity to work with an incredible group of dealers,” said Craig O’Brien, commercial relations manager of LS Tractor USA. “We take the responsibility of that partnership very seriously as it is equally challenging and rewarding. Dealers are at different stages in their business growth and managing the dynamic as dealers develop is paramount to our relationship and success. The 11 key categories of this award related to business operations and support ensure that we work hard to provide that delicate balance that all dealers need. This has been an overall team effort from the front office all the way back to assembly stations, making this year’s Dealer’s Choice Award and our 5th award in a row all the more rewarding.”

With products backed by over 35 years of tractor manufacturing experience, LS Tractor has seen impressive growth since its entry into the North American market in 2009. Their network of over 375 dealers across the U.S. and Canada provide sales and support for the brand’s full range of sub compact, compact, and utility tractors, as well as an increasing list of implements.

Source: lstractorusa

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