Benedict’s Ford Tractor Double Size in 15 Years
Twenty years ago Robert next to the Tioga County
Benedict combined the Gillett Fairgrounds.
Ford Dealership in Wellsboro and The area’s farmers
the Harvey Dealership in Man- predominantely dairy and
sfield, setting up business at the contractors account for half of
Gillett sire. Four years later they Benedict’s business while the
moved into their current location remainder has made them the
Keller Bros.
token of appreciation for their cited for placing in the top 75
customers but it has become a dealers in the nation for per
great time to renew acquaintances centage of sales over objective,
with normally busy customers. “Our goal is to be as fair and
Keller Bros. Tractor Co. is honest in all our sales efforts and
looking forward to July’s Tillage be the best of service in our parts
Field Days and to the Lebanon and repair operation.”
Fair in August. Some of the people you will meet
The Buffalo Springs-based at Keller Bros. Tractor Co. are:
tractor company was recently Chester H. Nicarry, general
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Fly in for parts or sales, the Keller Bros. Airport, across the
street from the dealership, is available to the flying farmer.
SERIES 10—THE NEW WORLD TRACTORS FROM FORD!
We have five new 34 to 52 hp* tractors with the hard working 3 Improved power steering has quick response and tow effort
features you re looking for and some you never thought of 4 New hydraulic power—optional second pump boosts
Come in and test one for yourself l capacity up to 14 1 gpm
1. Powerful diesel engines deliver greater fuel economy than 5 Category I hitch with double-acting draft control
the models they replace 6 Add up to four closed-center hydraulic remote valves
2 Optional synchromesh transmission lets you shift on the-go , _ . ,
Shift levers are column-mounted 7 Convenient smooth controls
Manufacturer s estimate
RD #3-Box 454
Mill Hall, Pa. 17751
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YOU OUGHTA TRY THE WORLD OF FORD NOW!
3610 42 hp D 40
4110 46 hpD
4610 52 hp D 52 hp G
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largest lawn and garden tractor
dealer in the area.
This growth has forced them to
double the size of the facility since
1968.
"In 1983 we were recognized by
Ford for selling 300 percent of our
Dotterer is One of Country’s
Newest Ford Dealers
When the owner of Brooks Ford terer Equipment in Mill Hall, Pa.,
Tractor decided to go back to is now one of the country’s newest
farming last year he asked Paul Ford tractor dealers.
Dotterer to pick up his franchise Mr. Dotterer is quick to point out
and service his customers. Dot- to Brooks customers that, “We still
manager; Paul H. Doutrich, Brubaker, Scott Fisher, Titus E.
service manager; Curtis M. Keller, Lawrence J. Mays, Darel
Bucher and Neil A. Boyer, parts Seibert and Fred Sprinkle are the
managers; Charles U. Bross, parts service technicians,
and warranty technician and _ , _ „
Michael Wenger, parts clerk. Ernestine E. Houser is the ac-
The Sales Representatives are: counts receivable clerk while
Charles D. Keller, David E. Keller, Mlller ‘ S tl f
Leonard R. Schott and Richard L. and bookkeeper Kim L. Eberly is
Tanoh H. Bros* .lere L. a P ersonal secretary.
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(717) 726-J471
tractor goal," said Benedict, “and
we are running at about the same
rate this year with lawn and
garden sales up significantly.”
Manager Byron Benedict, Parts
Manager Chert Shulenski and
Serviceman Thomas Putman
Put new pullin’ power
Ford tractors with front-wheel drive
pull you through the tough spots!
■ Four-wheel drive traction pulls you through tough and
slippery going.
■ Optional on all five 62 to 86 PTO hp* new Ford Series 10
World Tractors
■ New center-differential design gives you a tighter turning
radius, more ground clearance and greater front axle load
carrying capacity than side drive systems
■ Fully mechanical system built for power, efficiency and
strength
■ Engages and disengages on-the-go with a handy dash
switch
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Come In and field test a new Ford Series 10
tractor with front-wheel drive!
round out the Benedict team,
They offer new and used farm
and industrial equipment, a
complete parts inventory, a
superior service department and
operate 14 buses for the Wellsboro
School District.
have factory trained mechanics. ’ ’
With new facilities, a new Ford
franchise and a new name it was
previously Dotterer and Kolesar
business couldn’t be much better.
The new building was well planned
and efficient for the business at
hand.
Dotterer, and his eight em
ployees, otfers a complete line of
agricultural sales, service and
replacement parts. They also sell
lawn and garden equipment.
“We are going to have a grand
opening as soon as things slow
down” reports Dotterer. But as
long as his customers need sup
port, they will take care of those
needs first.
Benedict’s
Ford Tractor
RD #2 Box 288
Wellsboro, PA 16901
717/724-2839