Alma Tractor & Equipment, Inc.
Alma Tractor & Equipment, Inc. March, 2016
In This Issue
Featured Products
Employee Profile
Message from our GM
Now that we are almost full swing into spring, thank goodness we do not have to sit in the house, endure cold, wet weather and listen to all the political "stuff"!  Let us get out, appreciate the warmer weather and take care of what we all enjoy in our lives!
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to help!

 
 
Jim Barker, 

General Manager

 
Referral Program
Do not forget to ask your salesman about our referral program! 


Pre-Season Service Reminder
Lurking issues from last summer? Let us help you!! Beat the rush while you are trying to beat the rain getting hay put up. Escape the summer heat madness, minimize down time and avoid lost revenue. A preseason check on your tractor or hay equipment will catch problems before they start and keep your machine running smoothly. Schedule your service today at Alma Tractor

479-632-6300.
 
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Field News
Now that the calendar officially turns to March, we have received some nice moisture.  The trees are starting to change and the grass is starting to turn green.  It is a nice transformation and ushers in a new work season.  Spring helps all of us who like to get our hands dirty.  Our days are starting to get longer and the dreary days of winter seem to be behind us.  To assist in taking care of your piece of earth, Alma Tractor offers a large selection of new equipment with excellent incentives as well as used equipment.  Please come see us for all of your equipment needs.  We sincerely appreciate and thank you for your continued business.
 
Feature Product
New Holland T4.65 and T4.75 Powerstar Tractors!


TRACTORS CREATED BY CUSTOMER INNOVATION
New Holland PowerStar™ tractors are for today's work using tomorrow's technology.
FARM RAISED, FARMER DESIGNED
As a farmer, you want to spend more time working and less time maintaining your tractor, so PowerStar™ series tractors have been designed to be ready whenever you are. The long, 600-hour service intervals, impressive fuel economy, and simple daily checks thanks to the one-piece flip-up hood make maintaining your PowerStar simple.
THE UPGRADED POWERSTAR™ TRACTOR:XL COMFORT, XS OPERATING COSTS
The upgraded PowerStar™ tractor has been designed to take farming to a whole new level with extra large comfort and extra small operating costs. With 50 or 65 PTO horsepower on tap, even the most demanding users can sit back and relax. Fully compliant with the even more stringent Tier 4B emissions regulations, the new PowerStar tractor saves fuel and improves performance with efficient Common Rail engines. With responsive performance, big comfort, and reduced operating costs, the PowerStar is ready to be a key member of your farming family.



 
Toby Austi n
Service Technician
How long have you been with Alma Tractor?
One Year

 
What is your position at Alma Tractor
Service Technician
 
What was your all time favorite Halloween Costume?
Frankenstein.  Dad put 4x4 blocks on my Boots. I fell down a lot.
 
Have you ever been in a helicopter?
Delivered some trucks to Little Rock and flew back. I even fell asleep with all the doors open. 

Do you remember your first time in an airplane?
I flew from California to Arkansas to visit my dad.

Are you Artistic?
My kids think I am with sidewalk chalk
 
Who did you first see live in concert?
Willie Nelson in Basic Training
 
Have you ever had any type of facial hair?
Yes, a mustache Tom Selleck would envy.

Which sports team do you root for?
The team my kids are playing on.

What was (or is) your favorite video game?
I liked Duck Hunt when I was a kid because you could bounce your shots off of mirrors.

Jim Barker
General Manager

How long have you worked with Alma Tractor? 
24 years.

Have you ever been in a helicopter? How about a submarine?
I have been in a submarine,  it was awesome and I would definitely do it again if I had the chance!

Are you artistic?  
Are you kidding,  just ask the ladies in our office,  they can barely read my writing for crying out loud!

What's a fear you're proud to have overcome? 
Heights,  I still don't like it.

Have you ever had to serve on jury duty? What was it like? 
Yes,  horrible !  And I really hope my first was my last!

Who was your most influential schoolteacher, and why?   
Jack Ewing in High School, he always had a positive attitude and a great example!

Do you have a favorite place you turn to for news?  
Fox or news feed on my phone

Which sports team(s) do you root for?  
Arkansas/Kansas State/Chiefs/Royals

Who was the most influential person in your life? 
My dad,  I grew up on a dairy farm and I still apply lessons learned from him.