While some positive signs are emerging for large equipment sales in the production segment of the agricultural industry, sales of small equipment and other rural lifestyle products is where the real action is these days. In addition to the record-setting sales of compact tractors, other segments of this market are also booming.
September large ag equipment sales were up 9% in the U.S. and 11.9% in Canada, according to sales figures release by the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.
The rising costs of farm machinery and the rapid evolution of technology is causing farmers to weigh the benefits of leasing, outsourcing or purchasing their equipment.
All segments of ag equipment, small to large, grew in September 2020 continuing a positive trend for the year according to the latest data from the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).
During the Colliers International Securities 2020 Investor Conference last month, managers from the Alamo Group said they’re seeing the effect of several years of pent up demand and as result are anticipating improvement in ag equipment sales going forward.
The Brazilian National Assn. of Vehicle Manufacturers (Anfavea) reports August wheel tractor sales reached 3,558 units in the month — a 5.4% drop compared to July. But year-over year, wheel tractor sales improved by 6.7% vs. August 2019.
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