Notably, tractors with over 100 horsepower saw an increase of 5.2% annually and 3.6% in December. Combine harvesters ended the year positively, with a 1.7% rise in sales in December. The smallest tractor segment, under 40 horsepower, experienced the most significant drop, with a 10.7% decrease over the year, following a 5.8% decline in December.

For Canada, 4WD farm tractor sales jumped 64.9 percent in December and finished the year up 44.4 percent overall. Overall unit tractor sales finished 2023 down 14 percent for the month of December and 10.7 percent overall. All tractor segments other than 4WD units experienced double-digit declines in December, but combine harvesters did close out the year with YTD gains of 5.5 percent.

AEM’s Senior Vice President, Curt Blades, expressed optimism about the growth in U.S. sales of combine harvesters and tractors: “

“Seeing year-over-year gains in U.S. sales of both combine harvesters and 100+hp tractors is a welcome sight as 2024 gets underway. And while several tractor segments fell last month versus 2023, we’re still confident in the strength of the equipment market and remain optimistic about its long-term growth.”

Source: AEM

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U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 14.5 percent for the month of May compared to 2021, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales for the month declined 12.7 percent to 315 units sold. The 100+ horsepower 2WD segment was once again the only growth sector in the U.S. market for the third month in a row, up 13.9 percent, indicating continued demand in row-crop agriculture, while mid-range tractors between 40 and 100 horsepower fell 16.4 percent, and the sub-40hp segment were down 15.9 percent. 4WD tractors took a bigger drop than their 2WD cousins, down 30.4 percent. Total farm tractor sales and combine sales are both down 14.2 percent year-to-date.

In Canada, unit sales fell 11.3 percent, despite 2WD units in the 40-100hp and 100+hp ranges, and 4WD tractors growing, led by 100+hp units up 21.8 percent. Total 2WD unit sales were down 11.6 percent due to a fall in sub-40hp units. Combine harvesters were down as well in Canada, falling 28.4 percent to 78 units sold. Year-to-date farm tractor unit sales are down a 8.6 percent in Canada, while harvesters are down 28.1 percent.

 

“Supply chain remains the primary issue in the ag equipment market right now. Another thing to keep in mind, especially when comparing numbers year-over-year, is 2021 sales were significantly above historic trends.”

said Curt Blades, senior vice president, industry sectors & product leadership at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

Source: AEM

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U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 21.1 percent for the month of March compared to 2021, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales for the month dropped 10.2 percent to 343 units sold. The 100+ horsepower 2WD segment was the lone growth sector in the U.S. market, up 7 percent, while mid-range tractors between 40 and 100 horsepower fell 14.1 percent, and the sub-40hp segment led losses, down 25.5 percent. 4WD tractors were nearly flat for the second month in a row, dipping down just 2 percent, or four fewer units sold for the month. Total farm tractor sales are now down 7.9 percent year-to-date, while combines are down 19.2 percent for the same.

In Canada, unit sales fell in all segments for a 5.1 percent decline in total farm tractor sales, led by 4WD units, down 43.3 percent, however, total 2WD unit sales were down in every segment, but down only 3.7 percent overall. Combine harvesters were down as well in Canada, falling 36.8 percent to 60 units sold. Year-to-date farm tractor unit sales are down a slight 0.7 percent in Canada, while harvesters are down 36.2 percent.

“This is a sales report we expected. Inventory levels are down more than 10 percent in both the U.S. and Canada, and this is the result of supply chain difficulties catching up with this segment of the manufacturing industry.”

said Curt Blades, senior vice president, industry sectors & product leadership at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

Source: AEM

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U.S. total farm tractor sales gained 0.3 percent for the month of December compared to 2020, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales for the month saw a gain of 25.3 percent. Those gains contributed to a total gain for the year of 10.3 percent for tractors, and 24.7 percent for combine harvesters. For the year, the only segment in either the U.S. or Canada that gained less than ten percent was sub-40hp tractors in the U.S., growing 8.9 percent. The overall growth leader for tractors in the U.S. was 100+hp 2WD tractors, growing 24.1 percent, followed by articulated 4WD tractors, up 18.3 percent. A total of 317,897 tractors and 6,272 combine harvesters found new homes in the U.S. in 2021.

In Canada, sales of tractors for the month of December grew 10.5 percent, while combines fell 17.6 percent year-over-year. However, total sales for 2021 were up 19.4 percent for tractors, and up 23.1 percent for combines. The slowest-selling segment in Canada, the 40-100hp 2WD range of tractors, grew an impressive 14.4 percent for the year, while the leading segment, 100+hp 2WD units grew 33.6 percent, followed closely by articulated 4WD units up 32.7 percent. A total of 33,463 tractors and 1,786 combine harvesters were sold in Canada in 2021.

“Seeing gains in the double digits across North America year-over-year for both tractors and combines is great for equipment manufacturers. Sales gains over an already-successful 2020 came despite the supply chain issues and workforce challenges that made 2021 a challenging year for manufacturers. Our industry is working hard to navigate these supply chain challenges to deliver equipment and parts to farmers as they approach the 2022 growing season,”

said Curt Blades, senior vice president, industry sectors & product leadership at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

The full reports can be found in the Market Data section of the AEM website under Ag Tractor and Combine Reports.

Source: AEM

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AUSA road maintenance and cleaning vehicles were marketed under the Excelway brand name, but now AUSA will be focussing on developing its industrial machinery business to pursue the company’s strategic plan for expansion.

Ramon Carbonell, CEO of AUSA states:

“In 2022, AUSA will begin a major plan for international expansion with the aim of doubling its turnover within five years. We will achieve this objective by focussing on our range of industrial vehicles, which have been the core of our business since it was established. With the Excelway range, we have developed in-depth technological expertise which we are leveraging to enhance all our products. After a long process, which we initiated during 2020, we believe that the proposals from Madvac and Kaoussis were the best way to ensure that the Excelway product range can begin a new phase of development and meet the current demand.”

AUSA’s new strategic plan includes major expansion in North America, the Asia-Pacific
region and Central Europe – regions where the manufacturer is already present, and
where it intends to increase its market penetration.

To rise to the challenge of this major international expansion, AUSA has invested 12
million Euros in renovating its models in the period from 2016 to 2020, and the company
is planning similar investments to update its catalog of more compact models in
coming years.

“We have the best and most varied range of industrial products in our company’s history. We offer efficient, tough, and safe machines which meet the needs of our customers worldwide. Sales of machines in our industrial range have risen by over 80% since 2016 and, along with the investments which we have made to improve our facilities – which have a production capacity of 10,000 vehicles per year – plus our great staff, we are convinced that this is the best time to focus our business and venture strongly into these markets,”

Ramon Carbonell concluded.

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Britt Parker started at Brandt in October, joining Jason Weathington and JR Gough who started in March. All three will focus on selling the company’s proprietary foliar nutrient technologies, Brandt EnzUp and Brandt Smart System, traditional nutrition products, and a wide range of sustainable crop inputs.

Parker joined the Great Plains/Southwest Region and will cover East/South TX and OK. He is a recent graduate of the University of Arizona where he received his B.S. degree in Agricultural Technology Management and Education.

Weathington joined the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Region and covers the territory of NC, SC, and Eastern TN. Before joining Brandt, Weathington worked for North Carolina State University Extension Service as an Ag Extension Agent in Eastern NC.

Gough is part of the Southeast/Delta Region and he is focused on South Florida. Gough comes to Brandt from Plant Food Systems where he worked in the specialized citrus market.

“We are delighted to welcome these three professionals to the Brandt team. They bring fresh insights to their respective areas and are well-positioned to grow the business,”

said John Guglielmi, Specialty Formulations National Sales Director.

Source: Brandt

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U.S. total farm tractor sales climbed 2.5 percent in September compared to 2020, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales jumped 34.6 percent, the third month in a row of growth near or above 20 percent for harvesters. The sub-40hp stayed moderately positive, growing 0.4 percent, while the mid-size 41-100 hp segment was up 2.4 percent. Heavy duty units saw another big month, with 100+hp units up 23 percent, however articulated 4WD segment slowed just 1.3 percent. Year-to-date farm tractor sales remain up 12.2 percent and combines growth moved up to 17.3 percent.

For Canada, September monthly tractor and combine sales were mostly positive as well, with both ag tractors and combines finishing the month in the black. The sub-40hp segment was up 13.5 percent while the biggest growth sector was combine harvesters, up 23.5 percent to 142 units sold. Total farm tractor sales were up 7.2 percent despite a 24.3 percent miss on articulated 4WD units.

“The continued growth in ag tractor and combine sales is good news for the ag equipment industry. Year-to-date, every segment is up double-digits over last year, which was already a high-growth year. We look forward to these trends continuing through the rest of the year, and into the next.”

said Curt Blades, senior vice president of agriculture services at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

Source: AEM

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U.S. total farm tractor sales climbed 2.5 percent in September compared to 2020, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales jumped 34.6 percent, the third month in a row of growth near or above 20 percent for harvesters. The sub-40hp stayed moderately positive, growing 0.4 percent, while the mid-size 41-100 hp segment was up 2.4 percent. Heavy-duty units saw another big month, with 100+hp units up 23 percent, however, the articulated 4WD segment slowed just 1.3 percent. Year-to-date farm tractor sales remain up 12.2 percent and combine growth moved up to 17.3 percent.

For Canada, September monthly tractor and combine sales were mostly positive as well, with both ag tractors and combines finishing the month in the black. The sub-40hp segment was up 13.5 percent while the biggest growth sector combined harvesters, up 23.5 percent to 142 units sold. Total farm tractor sales were up 7.2 percent despite a 24.3 percent miss on articulated 4WD units.

“The continued growth in ag tractor and combine sales is is good news for the ag equipment industry. Year-to-date, every segment is up double-digits over last year, which was already a high-growth year. We look forward to these trends continuing through the rest of the year, and into the next,”

said Curt Blades, senior vice president of agriculture services at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

The full reports can be found in the Market Data section of the AEM website under Ag Tractor and Combine Reports.

Source: AEM

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Hale’s influence on the fencing and drilling industries spanned decades. He began working in fencing as a summer job in high school. After learning the industry as a teenager, he continued installing fences across southern California, eventually owning his own fencing company for more than 20 years.

After experiencing first-hand the safety and efficiency of Little Beaver’s earth drills, Hale joined the company in 1996. For the past 25 years, he has been the voice behind sales and quotes inquiries, using his expertise to help customers select the drilling products to bring that same safety and efficiency to their own companies.

“Mike’s impact on our company and industry has been tremendous. He understood the challenges our customers faced and were really able to help them find the solutions they needed. He will be greatly missed by all of us at Little Beaver, not only for the work he did but also for the person he was. We have lost a dear friend and industry advocate,”

said Little Beaver president Joe Haynes.

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U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 0.8% in July compared to 2020, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales jumped 19.2% to 657 units sold. The sub-40hp reduced its decline, down only 4.4%, while the mid-size 41-100 hp segment was nearly flat, down 0.4% or only 26 units.

All other segments were positive, with the articulated 4WD segment leading the way for the third straight month by climbing a healthy 79.4% to 287 units sold. The 100+hp 2WD segment also grew 37.8%. Year-to-date farm tractor sales remain up 13.7% and combine up 12.6%.

For Canada, July monthly tractor and combine sales were positive across all segments, including in the sub-40hp segment up 0.2% or 3 units, with the biggest growth in four-wheel-drive units nearly doubling, up 93.8% to 62 units sold, while total farm tractor sales were up 14.8% and self-propelled combines up 59.8%.

“The story of these row-crop and articulated four-wheel-drive sales is a reflection of farmer optimism throughout North America. We’re glad to see the smaller units start to return to pace, but these big units selling are often six-figure investments for farmers, and farmers don’t make these sorts of investments without serious consideration of future market conditions,”

said Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Ag Services at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

Source: AEM

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