Worthington Ag Parts - President's Blog

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Worthington Ag Parts - Your all makes source for Tractor Parts, Combine Parts, Cotton Picker Parts and Implement Parts!  Providing solutions to repair problems of our valued customers - for over 45 Years! 

Not many people in the agricultural industry know Worthington Ag Parts is a "sister" company of Dickey-john located in Auburn, Illinois.  That means we offer access to most of their high tech parts and equipment.  The parts specialist at Worthington Ag Parts have access to Dickey-john's technical support team and can help you with your questions.

There is a great promotion that is being run on the GAC 2100 Agri now through July 31, 2009.  If you purchase one now, you will receive a free Mini Gac plus(retail value $695.00)!  You will receive a rebate card to fill in and mail to Dickey-john to receive the minigac plus.  The 2100 provides top-of-the-line grain testing  at an economical price.   This unit has the ability to store eight grain calibrations, providing consistent moisture, temperature, and test weight results.  You can learn more about the GAC 2100 on their web site with a click here!  You can order a GAC 2100 (retail $3,290.00) from Worthington Ag Parts on our web site by clicking here!

Call 1.888.845.8456 to be routed to the Worthington Ag Parts store nearest you and ask about how you can order your GAC 2100 and get your free minigac plus!

Cheers,

Mike Winter

Planet Pinion Carrier - NEW!

Worthington Ag Parts - Your all makes source for Tractor Parts, Combine Parts, Cotton Picker Parts and Implement Parts!  Providing solutions to repair problems of our valued customers - for over 45 Years!  

Now available new after market Planet Pinion Carriers that are a replacement for John Deere 4640, 4840, JD740, 743, 770 770A and 772A models.  Our carriers are carefully engineered to match OEM in material, dynamic balance and fit giving you a high quality product at half the cost of OEM.  Each carrier is carefully inspected and fitted with a bushing by experienced technicians.  This additional quality control step assures you of receiving a carrier that is ready to install and will give you OE quality service without the cost!  Retail price on the carriers is $995.00 but there are deeper discounts available for dealers and repair shops!  You can order this carrier on our web site with a click here!

We also carry the pins new aftermarket for both carriers.  The two new additions are WN-R43217 and WN-R65053, retail price for both are $7.50! 

Remember we also carry a new aftermarket planet pinion carrier for John Deere rear brake packs.  It fits the following models 4650, 4850, 4555, 4755, 4955, 4560, 4760, 4960.  It carries the same high quality standards as the aforementioned carrier.  The retail price is $795.00 and includes deeper discounts for the dealers and repair shops!  This is available on our website as well click here!

We also carry the complete Power-shift Pack Planetary Assembly that fits John Deere models 4555, 4560, 4650 s/n 007194>, 4755, 4760, 4850 s/n 007615>, 4955 4960.  This is a complete new after market product.  Retail price is $3,450.00, in stock and ready for shipment.  Discounts available for dealers and repair shops.  Order today with a click here! 

All the products mentioned are available at our 14 distribution sites in North America as well as our four locations in Australia.  You can be routed to the store nearest you by calling toll free 1.888.845.8456.  If you would like to view where all of our locations are located you can on our website!  View now!

That's all for today!  We appreciate your business and thanks for reading!

Cheers,

Mike Winter

New Product Additions

Worthington Ag Parts - Your all makes source for Tractor Parts, Combine Parts, Cotton Picker Parts and Implement Parts!  Providing solutions to repair problems of our valued customers - for over 45 Years!  

Worthington Ag Parts the exclusive distributor for Power Rally engine overhaul kits is pleased to announce an expansion to the product line.  We now carry In Frame and Major overhaul kits for D414, DT414, D436, DT436, DT466B and DT466C Case/IH Engines. 

Remember we currently stock parts to build In-Frame, Out-of-Frame, Major and Premium overhaul kits for the following John Deere diesel engines:  3.9L, 4.5L Power-tech, 6.8L, 7.6L, 152, 164, 179, 202, 219, 239, 270, 276, 329, 359, 404, 414, 466, 531 and 619.   You can view the entire product line on our web site www.powerrally.com. The site allows you to search by the type of equipment you are repairing first.  It then allows you to narrow your search down by:  Kit Type, Fuel Type, Number of Cylinders, Engine Size, Serial Number Break, Rod and Main Bearing Sizes.  We do the elimination for you to insure you select the right kit to revive and restore your engine with confidence!  Please check back often because as I previously mentioned we will be continuously expanding our product offering.   Dealers and repair shops please call one of our stores today to receive your discount pricing!  Revive and Restore your engine with confidence using a Power Rally engine overhaul kit! 

Worthington Ag Parts is now offering a heavy duty replacement for the International axle tube part number 1968991C.  This is an essential part of your rear wheel assist!  The original model was made with 5/16" steel stock but ours is made from 3/8" stock which adds to the overall strength!  It is found on the following models 1640, 1644, 1660, 1666, 1680, 1688, 2144, 2166, 2188, 2344, 2366 and 2388 series combines.  The part number is WN-1968991C-HD and can be ordered on our web site with a click here!  All of our stores are fully stocked and ready to ship call today!

Have you heard of our paint restoration product Dakota Shine.  Restore the original color at a fraction of the cost to repaint.  You can learn more with a click here!

That's all for today!

Cheers,

Mike Winter

2009 New Year and New Challenges!

Worthington Ag Parts - Your all makes source for Tractor Parts, Combine Parts, Cotton Picker Parts and Implement Parts!  Providing solutions to repair problems of our valued customers - for over 44 Years!

Today is the first day of 2009 and everything begins anew!  Worthington Ag Parts' fiscal year end is the same as the calendar year end.  It's like hitting a reset button, we had one day, the New Year's holiday to reflect on the prosperous year of 2008 and today we start all over again.  In today's economy, the challenges to defining another successful year are different but the goals are the same.  It is our goal to provide the parts and repair solutions to our customer's problems at economical prices!

The majority of farmers are coming off their best two economic years ever.  The good times really hit home in 2006 when the new energy law forced the oil industry to blend billions of gallons of ethanol into motor fuel.  Demand this last decade in the world for grain has grown faster than farmers could increase their production thus setting the price per bushel of corn and soybeans to record levels.  2008 produced the U.S.'s second-biggest corn crop ever.  In September, the Wall Street melt down followed by the Ethanol production turmoil amongst other factors has dropped the price per bushel of corn and soybeans significantly.  All this while many farmers have paid inflated prices for input costs for the 2009 planting and growing season.  If commodity prices do not rise, 2009 could be a tough year for the U.S. farm economy.  I don't think it's bad enough that either one of the two young ladies in the photo would really trade their sister for a tractor but it is like a high stakes game of poker.  The crops will be planted and it remains to be seen what the market will pay for the crop that will be produced!

The good news for our customers is Worthington Ag Parts is there for you in good economic times along with the potential difficult times.  This will be our 45th year in business.  We will definitely save you money on your repair costs versus the OEM dealer.  We carry used parts for all makes and models that are field tested and proved.  Used parts hold their value!  We do not specialize in just one OEM brand - we do them all!  Used parts can save you up to 70% off of the OEM price and all of them carry a one year limited parts warranty.  If we don't carry it used, we also carry after-market new parts that meet or exceed OEM specifications and can save you 30% or more versus OEM parts.  If it was easy anyone could do it but it's not.  We have been in business for almost 45 years through good times and bad so as a team we will strap the gloves on and head into battle to face the challenges of the New Year in solidarity with our customers both in the U.S. and abroad!  As one of my employees told me New Year's eve via a text message - "We don't die in the game - we FINISH the game!" 

I wish each of you a prosperous 2009, no matter what your definition of prosperous is and I guarantee you we will finish 2009!

Sincerely,

Mike Winter

President - Worthington Ag Parts

Merry Christmas!

Worthington Ag Parts - Your source for Tractor Parts, Combine Parts, Cotton Picker Parts and Implement Parts!  Proudly Serving the Farming Community for over 44 Years!

It's Christmas eve and the office is very quiet today!  We have quite a few employees who have started the holiday out early today by taking vacation.  We will be closing the company at noon so all of our employees can enjoy the holiday with their families!  I would like to take a moment and wish everyone a safe and joyous weekend.  Worthington Ag Parts will open for business again on Monday, December 29th!  As always if you would like to shop for your replacement parts our website is open 24 hours www.worthingtonagparts.com!

From my family to your family and our Worthington Ag Parts family - Merry Christmas! 

Cheers,

Mike Winter

President - Worthington Ag Parts

Power Rally Engine Overhaul Kits

Worthington Ag Parts - Your source for Tractor Parts, Combine Parts, Cotton Picker Parts and Implement Parts!  Proudly Serving the Farming Community for over 44 Years!

Worthington Ag Parts is proud to introduce the Power Rally Engine Overhaul Kit line!   We are the exclusive distributors for the Power Rally Engine kits.  We currently stock parts to build In-Frame, Out-of-Frame, Major and Premium overhaul kits for the following John Deere diesel engines:  3.9L, 4.5L Power-tech, 6.8L, 7.6L, 152, 164, 179, 202, 219, 239, 270, 276, 329, 359, 404, 414, 466, 531 and 619.  In the near future we will be adding the International 414, 436 and 466 engines as well as the Cummins C Series 8.3L. 

You can view the entire product line on our web site www.powerrally.com. The site allows you to search by the type of equipment you are repairing first.  It then allows you to narrow your search down by:  Kit Type, Fuel Type, Number of Cylinders, Engine Size, Serial Number Break, Rod and Main Bearing Sizes.  We do the elimination for you to insure you select the right kit to revive and restore your engine with confidence!  Please check back often because as I previously mentioned we will be continuously expanding our product offering.   Dealers and repair shops please call one of our stores today to receive your discount pricing!

Retirement Announcment:

Congratulations Dale on your retirement!  To the left is Dale Martin, parts specialist extraordinary - Worthington, MN store!  Dale has been with the company since October, 2000!  You could always count on Dale for a smile and good joke.  I would like to personally wish him lots of rest and relaxation on his retirement and thank him for his service to the company and our valued customers.  Tomorrow (Christmas Eve) is Dale's last day with the company.  You can email Dale congratulations on his retirement at 101counter4@worthingtonagparts.com.  It's kind of like motel six Dale - instead of leaving the light on we will leave the phone on and any time you are bored and want to come back and sell some parts, come on in and grab the handset!  Don't be a stranger!

That's all for today!

Cheers,

Mike Winter

President - Worthington Ag Parts

Dakota Shine Paint Restoration!

Worthington Ag Parts - Your source for Tractor Parts, Combine Parts, Cotton Picker Parts and Implement Parts!

Worthington Ag Parts is proud to introduce the “Dakota Shine” paint restoration product line to the worldwide agriculture market. Worthington Ag Parts is the exclusive agricultural distributor.  In essence, it is a simple four step process that returns the faded/oxidized paint on your old equipment to “like new” in just a few hours and at a fraction of the cost of repainting. 

Dakota Prep is the water-based and biodegradable cleaning agent that will aid in the removal of oxidation, grease/grime, and wax build-up from a wide variety of surfaces. Dakota Shine is a unique and patented product that actually penetrates the old paint surface and interacts with the paint pigment, pulling it back to the surface and restoring the color, luster, and shine to faded and oxidized surfaces. Best of all, it works on paint, decals, plastics and more, so no masking of your equipment is necessary! All you will need is a hose and clean water, a bucket for mixing the Prep, and a spray gun if using the Shine in gallon containers. After you are finished, let the equipment stand in a sheltered environment for 36-48 hours before use.

This product is offered in various sizes and configurations to better accommodate the size/scope of the job you have. The “Twin Pack” is a convenient sampler size, containing a 16 oz. bottle of Dakota Prep, a 16 oz. aerosol can of Dakota Shine, and two scrub pads. This kit is ideal for smaller lawn & garden tractors, or perhaps a hood or fender of a larger ag tractor. The “Zero” kit contains a gallon of Prep, a gallon of Shine, a 16 oz. aerosol can of Shine (for the hard to reach places with a spray gun), and four scrub pads. This is typically enough product to restore 2-3 125 HP tractors or perhaps as much as a complete older combine. The “One” kit contains one gallon of Prep, two gallons of Shine, three 16 oz. aerosol cans of Shine and 8 scrub pads. This kit will give you enough product to revive 4-5 125 HP tractors.

To view a demonstration video on the product and how it works click here!

Dealer discounts are available on the start up kit for your repair shop or Dealership - call today for pricing - 1 (888) 845-8456!

Tomorrow's featured product - Power Rally Engine Overhaul Kits!

Cheers,

Mike Winter

President - Worthington Ag Parts

2008 Inventory - Audubon Store

Worthington Ag Parts- Your source for Tractor Parts, Combine Parts, Cotton Picker Parts and Implement Parts for over 44 Years!

Today we are at our Audubon, Iowa store appraising the inventory.  We arrived yesterday around 3 PM Central Standard Time.  The crew worked until 6:30 last evening and we made our way to Carroll, Iowa to spend the night!

A photo of the store is shown to the left.  The old building got a "make-over" this year.  The entire main building was repainted.  We also added a new sign on the front as well.  The building might look new but the crew inside still provides the same "great" customer service.  This location has 158 combines and 172 tractors on the yard ready to service your parts needs.  That doesn't include the hundreds of bins full of used parts or new parts! 

This store sits directly next to the local airport, south of town.  I can remember over 17 years ago when we used to fly our  company airplane in and land right next to the yard.  Sherman Graber was our company pilot back then and we used to joke, if we crash they can just bury us right there and point at the cemetery located just across the highway.  It used to make me nervous landing here because of the electric wires just across the road from the end of the runway.  I can remember one time sitting in the co-pilot seat as Sherm revved up the engines for take off and just as he released the brakes two deer ran in front of the plane.  We just missed them!  Old Sherm never let us down even if he did fall asleep on those long boring flights in the baron - he always woke up in time for a smooth landing!

Click here to check out the new map of the Audubon store on our web page!  This is a new feature on our web page where you can view all of our store locations.  You can drill down and see the yard if you change it to satellite view or hybrid!

We will be leaving for Worthington shortly after lunch, the last stop on our journey.  The Worthington store usually takes two days to inventory.  I will take a break tonight from the team and visit my 81 year old mother that still lives there.  Jason our General Manager of Neil's Parts will go with me, my mom loves the way he talks!  It should be a good evening!  That's all for now!

Cheers,

Mike Winter

mwinter@worthingtonagparts.com

2008 Annual Inventory Trip!

Worthington Ag Parts - Your source for Tractor, Combine, Cotton Picker and Implement Parts for over 44 Years!

Good morning everyone!  This is my 18th annual inventory trip for Worthington Ag Parts.  It began Monday, November 17th at our Watertown, South Dakota location.  It ends Thursday, November 20th with the completion of our Worthington store's inventory! 

I know last year I blogged every day from each location but this year I just didn't have the time the first week.  I have been the accountant on the trip the first week.  The jet only has so much room and we added Matt Helmers to the team so the likely person to "boot" out was our controller Mike Chorzempa given the fact I used to be the controller and can still muddle my way through the process.  Mike was still a big help remotely from the corporate office though!

             

The fly week went very well.  The weather was a little iffy but the crew seemed to manage the process and stay relatively dry.  I can say all of the stores looked good and we have lots of good used inventory!  As you can see from the photos above the men were catching up on their rest during our evening flights!  :)  (Sorry if they are not so clear but I took them on my iphone and there was little turbulence at the time, just enough I guess to rock them to sleep!)  It's always nice to touch down in St. Paul at the end of a long week knowing we have safely completed six states in six days with safe flights each time.  The lead pilot was actually born in Worthington, Minnesota his name is Joe Gordon and his father Galen has been a long time customer of ours.  Joe and Kevin did a great job flying the jet - Thanks guys!

To the left is a photo of the crew.  (Left to right is Tim Allan (Neil's Parts), Marney Strachan (Neil's), Greg Clemens, Jason Atkins, (Neil's), myself, Randy Mittlestadt, Matt Helmers, Mike Chorzempa, and Larry Frodermann.  This week we are driving to the Iowa stores and the Worthington, MN location.  Mike is back therefore allowing me to do a little blogging and we have added three of our Australian teammates from Neil's Parts.  Jason Atkins the general manager, Tim Allan manager of our Toowoomba store in Queensland and Marney Strachan the manager of our Gawler store in South Australia are along learning the evaluation process of our used inventory.  I'm guessing they are going to get a little "frosty" on this trip given it never gets that cold in Australia where they live  I am also guessing they will probably have to drink a little anti-freeze every night so they do not freeze solid! 

Today we are in Iowa Falls, Iowa.  Chad Heetland (shown to the left) is our new manager of the store.  Chad joined us earlier this year in March and this is his second tour of duty with Worthington Ag Parts but first as a store manager.  He was with us a little over four years the first time!  We are excited to have Chad back on the team and look forward to his future success.  If you are located in the Iowa Falls area stop and visit with Chad and his team!  We will be departing later today for our Audubon, Iowa store and by the time this blog is emailed out the crew will already be started on the inventory.

Thanks for reading and I hope your day is as good as mine!

Cheers,

Mike Winter

mwinter@worthingtonagparts.com

New Location - Blakely, GA

 Worthington Ag Parts- Tractor Parts, Combine Parts, Cotton Picker Parts and Implement Parts Providers to the world for over 44 years!

I am pleased to announce the acquisition of Turnage Tractor Parts in Blakely, Georgia!  As of Monday October 20th, Worthington Ag Parts will start to operate their new location in Georgia formerly known as Turnage Tractor Parts. As many of you know and for those that do not - Glen will stay on and manage the location for us!  Here is Glen and his wife Lisa! 

We are excited to be in this part of the country and look forward to expanding our cotton picker parts offering along with many of our product lines!  This location now has access to all Worthington store's and their inventory to better service customers located in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida!  We are currently analyzing our cotton picker parts inventory and will be adding an extensive inventory to supply the upcoming cotton picker harvest in this region.  The positive aspect of this acquisition is it gives us access to available salvage inventory to supplying our growing need for used salvage equipment for parts! 

Shown to the left is Gene Middleton our assistant manager and lead parts specialist.  He is excited to receive your parts inquiries.  As of right now if you are located in Georgia, Florida and Alabama and you call the 1.888.845.8456 toll free number the Blakely location will receive your call.  We have also assigned the toll free number 1.800.633.3223 to ring this location direct from anywhere in the United States.  Long time customers in the state of Georgia might remember this number as the old Athen's Tractor's toll free number and you are correct.

We are pleased to add the employees and location to the Worthington Ag Parts' family!  Please join us in welcoming them to the leader in the parts industry!

Cheers,

Mike Winter

President - Worthington Ag Parts