Data & Trends - Articles

Combine, 4WD Sales Offset Drop in HHP

March 1, 2018 | Posted in Data & Trends

North American sales of high horsepower (100-plus HP) tractors declined in February, but part of the drop off was absorbed by higher sales of combines and 4WD tractors, according to the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers February report on farm machinery sales.

Don’t Bet the Farm on USDA’s Initial Farm Profits Outlook for 2018

February 23, 2018 | Posted in Data & Trends

Earlier this month — Feb. 7 to be exact — USDA issued its farm sector profits forecast for 2018. The ag agency’s most recent outlook calls for further declines in net farm income and net cash farm income for the year ahead. But researchers at the University of Illinois Agricultural and Consumer Economics, say that, if past history holds true, the initial forecast is probably somewhat lower than what we’ll see next year at this time.

Nearly 70% of No-Till Farmers Were Profitable in 2017

February 1, 2018 | Posted in Data & Trends, Mergers & Acquisitions

No-till farmers report that despite rising expenses last year they were able to make some money. Of the 497 no-tillers from 26 states who responded to the recent survey of No-Till Farmer in January, 68% say they were profitable.

Dealers See Strong C&CE Sales Trends Carrying Over to 2018

February 1, 2018 | Posted in Data & Trends

North American equipment dealers expect the solid sales levels of commercial and consumer equipment experienced in recent years to maintain an upward trend in the year ahead, according to the results of Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s most recent survey.

How North American Ag Equipment Dealers Compare with European Counterparts

January 1, 2018 | Posted in Data & Trends, Earnings Reports, Mergers & Acquisitions

When it comes to farm equipment revenue mix, European dealers rely far more on new equipment sales and less on used equipment sales than do dealers in the U.S. and Canada.

4WD Tractor Sales Up 27% in December

January 1, 2018 | Posted in Data & Trends, Mergers & Acquisitions

Sales of large 4WD tractors finished 2017 on a high note, but other big ag equipment — row-crop tractors and combines — ended the sales year in “flat” fashion, according to the latest figures released by the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.

Irrigation Dealers Hang Modest Growth Hopes for 2018 on Increased Parts & Service Sales

January 1, 2018 | Posted in Data & Trends

Dealers specializing in selling and servicing irrigation systems are mildly optimistic about their chances for improved sales levels in the year ahead, but most of that optimism is based on increasing sales of parts and service.

2017: A Bumper Year for Australian Tractor Sales

January 1, 2018 | Posted in Data & Trends, Mergers & Acquisitions

Farm equipment dealers and distributors in Australia are eagerly awaiting official figures confirming a second bumper year of tractor sales.

Compact Tractor Sales Soared in 2017 — Again

January 1, 2018 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

Dealers specializing in selling compact tractors (under 40 horsepower) had another banner year in 2017 as U.S. and Canadian sales of the small equipment reached all-time highs.

Dealers Expect Improving Sales Levels for 2018

January 1, 2018 | Posted in Data & Trends

Despite ongoing concerns with low commodity prices, North American farm equipment dealers are far more optimistic about their business prospects than they were a year ago.

Data & Trends
RSS

Combine, 4WD Sales Offset Drop in HHP

Don’t Bet the Farm on USDA’s Initial Farm Profits Outlook for 2018

Nearly 70% of No-Till Farmers Were Profitable in 2017

Dealers See Strong C&CE Sales Trends Carrying Over to 2018

How North American Ag Equipment Dealers Compare with European Counterparts

4WD Tractor Sales Up 27% in December

Irrigation Dealers Hang Modest Growth Hopes for 2018 on Increased Parts & Service Sales

2017: A Bumper Year for Australian Tractor Sales

Compact Tractor Sales Soared in 2017 — Again

Dealers Expect Improving Sales Levels for 2018

Get all things Ag Equipment Intelligence all the time!

Top Articles

Current Issue

Ag Equipment Intelligence

Claas Doubles Business in 5 Years, as Predicted

AGCO Pushes Dealer Purity, Cuts Production Amid Low Demand

Aftermarket Marks Bright Spot for Dealers in 2025 Forecast

Must Read Free Eguides

Videos

Dealers Expect Parts & Service Growth in 2025, Declines in Equipment Sales

Data & Trends RSS

Get all things Ag Equipment Intelligence all the time!

Top Articles

Current Issue

Must Read Free Eguides

Videos

Data & Trends
RSS