Leading the way in dealer shows

This year, BAGMA member Ernest Doe, founded in 1898, celebrated its 125th year of trading with its 63rd show.

BAGMA’s business development manager, Richard Jenkins, was there on day one of the show at Ernest Doe’s headquarters near Maldon, Essex.

Over the past 63 years the show has grown in size and reputation, becoming a firm fixture in the diaries of farmers, groundsmen, construction workers, greenkeepers, arborists, tractor enthusiasts and the local community alike, appealing to visitors of all ages. The DOE

Show 2023 did not disappoint and as the UK’S largest agricultural, construction and groundcare dealer show, it does lead the way in dealer shows.

After early fog, the sky cleared and it remained dry all day. This brought in lots of visitors, including families, retired farmers and customers of Doe’s that had clearly been coming to the show for many years.

There was no auction this year, so all the clearance, ex-demo, exhire and pre-owned machinery was priced to sell – and this looked to have worked as Doe’s reported the largest ever attendance at its show.

Richard spoke with a number of suppliers and they all reported that throughout the three days the show was well attended and should lead to future sales.

TH Whites Machinery Imports was on hand with its new Ferris FRC7 remote-controlled mower, allowing the mower to be operated from a distance of up to 300m and on steep inclines up to 55°! Also on site was Overton with the Rino all-electric mower, available with a number of attachments. Overall another excellent show, well run, a pleasure to attend, and a fitting way for Doe to start its 125th year of trading!