ebinmaine 67,277 #1 Posted January 22, 2020 From Discover on Google http://www.startribune.com/bloomington-based-toro-spends-167m-to-acquire-tractor-and-equipment-maker/567169972/ 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,081 #2 Posted January 22, 2020 Wonder if that is the same family that owns Steiner tractor parts? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,350 #3 Posted January 22, 2020 According to the article, yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,505 #4 Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) You gotta check out their snow blower demonstration. Edited January 22, 2020 by Achto 8 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,277 #5 Posted January 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Achto said: You gotta check out their snow blower demonstration. That ditch digger would make short work of a Blue Hubbard squash. Those are well known for having a tough rind. I'll try to remember that next fall. Hi ... rental place? Yes I need a ditch digger for 4 hours. You don't want to know..... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #6 Posted January 22, 2020 What a beast i have seen one of these in action such a beast! $167 million not bad chump change! If toro can spend that why cant they come out with a retro horse a modern antique version of some old horse like our car manufactures? Here is another article on the sale https://www.crainscleveland.com/manufacturing/toro-agrees-buy-orrville-based-venture-products-inc-1675-million Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,795 #7 Posted January 22, 2020 Does that make Ventrac a twice removed cousin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,871 #8 Posted January 22, 2020 53 minutes ago, bottjernat1 said: If toro can spend that why cant they come out with a retro horse a modern antique version of some old horse like our car manufactures To many old Wheel Horse Machines still running...........no market! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #9 Posted January 22, 2020 1 hour ago, pullstart said: Does that make Ventrac a twice removed cousin? No just a brother from another mother! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcrage 627 #10 Posted January 22, 2020 I have watched Ventrac product sales videos on YouTube for the last 10 years. Pretty entertaining. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #11 Posted January 22, 2020 I cant think of a tougher machine,,,,,,,,,,,, yes it is a beast !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #12 Posted January 23, 2020 😂 what a great „Testscenario“ if there is no Snow, i like it .. that give me a funny Idea.. 😎😂😂😂😂 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,277 #13 Posted January 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Tractorhead said: 😂 what a great „Testscenario“ if there is no Snow, i like it .. that give me a funny Idea.. 😎😂😂😂😂 We want video!!!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,660 #14 Posted January 23, 2020 I wonder if the die hard Ventrac guys are miffed much like I was when Toro grabbed WH... I'm over it---I think for the most part they treated us well. Tony 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #15 Posted January 23, 2020 5 hours ago, ebinmaine said: We want video!!!!! First i must prepare, but yes, i will do a Video..! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,795 #16 Posted January 25, 2020 On 1/23/2020 at 6:49 AM, Tractorhead said: 😂 what a great „Testscenario“ if there is no Snow, i like it .. that give me a funny Idea.. 😎😂😂😂😂 On 1/23/2020 at 6:52 AM, ebinmaine said: We want video!!!!! On 1/23/2020 at 12:05 PM, Tractorhead said: First i must prepare, but yes, i will do a Video..! I’m ready Stefan! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
