Premier Equipment, which dominates the John Deere retail market in Southwestern Ontario, is buying Green Tractors with nine dealerships that extend east to Kingston.
When the deal closes in November, Premier will have 20 dealerships.
In February Premier bought Hutchinson Farm Supply in Stouffville and in April W.J. Heaslip Ltd of Hagersville and a deal to buy Deerhaven Lawn and Garden Ltd. is due to close the end of this month.
Last year Premier partnered with Stotz Equipment which has 25 dealerships in eight western states.
“Premier’s growth initiatives in 2025 are carrying out a goal that has been years in the making,” said Allan Dueck, president of Premier Equipment.
Green Tractors formed with locations in Nobleton, Brampton, Milton, Omemee, and Port Perry, added Earlton in 2012, Kingston and Odessa in 2014 and Orono in 2022.
Deere has encouraged consolidations. It is the leading farm equipment manufacturer in North America.
It might be good for Deere, but it will likely prove more costly for farmers.
