From Family Farm to Family Business: The Story of Cascade Tractor Supply
For more than two decades, Cascade Tractor Supply has built its business around a simple philosophy: treat customers right, provide the equipment they actually need, and be there when they need help.
Located in the Pacific Northwest, the family-owned dealership has grown from its roots on a family farm into a trusted source for tractors, equipment, parts, service, and advice. Today, owner Scott Dashiell continues that tradition alongside the next generation of his family, while a long-standing partnership with LS Tractor has helped Cascade Tractor Supply expand its reach and serve the needs of local property owners.
From a Family Farm to a Growing Dealership
The story of Cascade Tractor Supply began long before the dealership officially opened in 2003. The family’s equipment business dates back to the early 1980’s, when Dashiell’s grandparents started Cascade Equipment on the family farm.
The business began by helping local farmers and community members with equipment and repairs. Over time, the operation expanded, added equipment lines, and eventually became Cascade Tractor Supply.
“A lot of our growth had honestly just come from taking care of customers and building relationships over time,” Dashiell said.
That family business philosophy remains at the heart of the dealership today. Although Cascade Tractor Supply has grown significantly since its early days, the goal is still to provide customers with the same personal experience that helped establish the business in the first place.
Dashiell has been involved in virtually every aspect of the dealership, from sales and deliveries to equipment work and day-to-day customer needs. Today, he has stepped back from the daily operations, with his son Wyatt and cousin David handling much of the dealership’s current day-to-day business. Dashiell remains involved in the support role and helps with larger decisions.
Building a Dealership on Relationships
As a smaller, family-run dealership, Cascade Tractor Supply has found that one of its greatest advantages is the personal connection it maintains with customers.
Customers aren’t navigating a large corporate organization. Instead, they are often communicating directly with the people who own and operate the business. There is a lot to be said about treating people right and being straightforward with them.
That personal approach has helped Cascade Tractor Supply establish a strong presence in its regional LS Tractor market, with much of its growth coming through word-of-mouth referrals.
“A lot of our customers end up sending their friends, family, or neighbors to us because they had a good experience,” Dashiell said.
Rather than pushing customers toward a particular piece of equipment, the team focuses on understanding what customers actually need. The goal is to help each buyer find equipment that fits the property, the work, and the customer’s experience level.
“We want people to feel like they can call us after the sale if they need help, parts, service, or just advice,” stated Dashiell.
Why LS Tractor Was a Good Fit
Cascade Tractor Supply began carrying LS Tractor products in 2012 after seeing an opportunity to offer customers quality equipment combined with strong value.
Dashiell explained, “We felt like they were a really promising brand with good quality equipment and a lot of potential for growth.”
The value LS Tractor offered customers was another important factor. As Cascade Tractor Supply began selling more LS tractors, customers responded positively, helping the brand continue to grow throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Over the years, the relationship has developed into a long-term partnership. Dashiell says working with LS Tractor has contributed to Cascade Tractor Supply’s growth by helping the dealership reach customers who are looking for both value and financing opportunities.
As the LS Tractor brand has grown in the region, Cascade Tractor Supply has grown alongside it.
LS Tractor Performance for Pacific Northwest Properties
One of the most popular LS Tractor choices at Cascade Tractor Supply is the MT2 Series.
For many customers in the dealership’s market, the typical property is not a massive commercial farm. Instead, customers may own 5 to 10 acres and need a tractor that can handle serious work while remaining compact and maneuverable. According to Dashiell, the MT2 Series strikes that balance particularly well.
Customers use their LS tractors for a wide variety of property and farm tasks, including moving dirt, gravel, and hay, maintaining driveways, clearing snow, running brush cutters, and handling general property maintenance.
“It’s the right balance between size, power, and usability,” Dashiell said.
For Cascade Tractor Supply customers, that versatility is an important part of the tractor-buying decision. A tractor needs to be capable enough to handle demanding jobs without becoming difficult to maneuver around smaller properties.
Features Customers Notice
Dashiell points to several factors that consistently attract customers to LS Tractor, including financing options, loader lift capacity, and engine performance.
Financing can play an important role in the purchasing decision, helping customers make a new tractor a more manageable investment. The 0% interest financing options have played a major factor in purchases, as well as the value customers get for their money. Sometimes this option is the deciding factor for buyers.
Dashiell states “When people realize they can get into a quality tractor without upfront financial pressure; it makes a huge difference.”
Loader capability is another major selling point, particularly for property owners who regularly move dirt, gravel, logs, hay, and other materials.
Dashiell also notes the use of Yanmar engines in newer MT2 models as a feature that gives customers confidence and longevity. For many customers, it’s the right balance between size, power and usability.
For Cascade Tractor Supply, the combination of value, financing, loader performance, and engine reputation gives customers several compelling reasons to consider an LS Tractor.
A Dealer Who Uses an LS Tractor
Dashiell’s relationship with LS Tractor goes beyond selling the equipment. He personally owns an LS Tractor MT2 and uses it for projects around his own property. He describes the tractor as a workhorse for moving material and handling general property maintenance. That hands-on experience also gives him an additional perspective when helping customers choose a tractor.
“When I’m talking to customers, I’m not just repeating specs – I actually use one myself, so I know how it performs in real-world situations,” Dashiell stated.
For customers, that experience can make a difference. Instead of simply discussing specifications, Dashiell can speak from firsthand experience about what an LS tractor can do on a property. His advice for first-time buyers is simple – don’t overbuy and don’t rush it. Customers generally don’t need a huge tractor – they need one that fits their land, is easy to operate, and provides comfort.
Staying Connected to the Community
For Cascade Tractor Supply, being part of the community is not something separate from operating the dealership. The family is part of the same rural lifestyle as many of its customers, creating a natural connection to local farmers, property owners, and small businesses.
The dealership supports community events, participates in local auctions, and occasionally lends equipment for fairs and other community projects.
“People help each other out when needed,” Dashiell shared. “We’re neighbors.”
That community connection will continue at the upcoming Rockford Fair in September, where Cascade Tractor Supply plans to bring several LS Tractor units for people to see and use around the fairgrounds. For Dashiell, the event is less about making a formal sales presentation and more about showing up for the community and giving local farmers and families an opportunity to experience the equipment firsthand.
Supporting Customers After the Sale
At Cascade Tractor Supply, customer service doesn’t end when a tractor leaves the dealership. The team remains available to customers who have questions or need help after their purchase. Customers feel comfortable contacting the dealership directly, including by phone or text after normal business hours and on weekends. Whether the customer needs help troubleshooting a problem, has a question about their equipment, or simply needs advice, the dealership strives to be available.
For Dashiell, good customer service comes down to three things: being honest, being available, and following through. That commitment has helped the dealership build a business driven by repeat customers and referrals.
Adapting While Staying True to Its Roots
Like many longtime businesses, Cascade Tractor Supply has had to adapt as the marketplace has changed.
One of the dealership’s biggest challenges has been moving from a primarily local, word-of-mouth business into an increasingly digital marketplace. Today, social media outlets such as Facebook play an important role in showcasing inventory, equipment, and dealership updates to customers. Even as its marketing approach has evolved, the dealership has remained committed to the personal service that helped build its reputation.
Looking ahead, Dashiell wants to continue growing Cascade Tractor Supply’s reach while maintaining the small-business feel that customers value.
Dashiell explains, “We want to keep expanding our reach in the area and continue building with LS Tractor, but not lose that personal, hands-on way of doing business.”
Growing Together with LS Tractor
Cascade Tractor Supply’s story is one of family, community, and steady growth. From its beginnings on a family farm to its role today as an established LS Tractor dealer in the Pacific Northwest, the dealership has stayed focused on the same principle: take care of customers and build relationships that last.
The partnership with LS Tractor has become an important part of that story, giving Cascade Tractor Supply a product line that fits the needs of its customers while providing the value, capability, and versatility that property owners are looking for.
For Dashiell, the formula for success remains straightforward: listen to customers, help them find the right equipment, and be there after the sale.
As Cascade Tractor Supply looks toward the future, that family-business approach remains firmly in place – growing the business without losing the personal connection that started it all.
If you are in the Northern Pacific area and considering a new tractor, pay a visit to Cascade Tractor Supply to learn more about how an LS Tractor can be the workhorse you need to get things done on your property.
5019 E Trent Ave.
Spokane, WA 99212
(509) 927-7500
Published on August 17, 2026 and written by Kimberly Steele