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How Old is the U.S. Fleet of Farm Tractors?

August 6, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

One of the questions most often asked of Ag Equipment Intelligence editors is what is the average age of the tractors in use on U.S. farms?

Small Tractor Market Continues to Outperform

August 6, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

“Small equipment sales continue to trend strong,” said one dealer in response to Ag Equipment Intelligence’s June 2016 Dealer Sentiments & Business Conditions survey. It was one of few positive comments offered by dealers as sales of large ag equipment continue to struggle to find any traction in reversing a nearly 3 year slump in sales. Unfortunately, the June sales figures from the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers marked the 29th month of large ag year-over-year declines, according to Mircea (Mig) Dobre, machinery analyst with RW Baird.

Midyear U.S. Tractor and Combine Sales: Market Tracks Ahead of 5-Year Average

July 14, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

June U.S. retail sales of farm tractors under 40 horsepower were up 3% compared to last year and sales of tractors 40-100 horsepower increased 2.8%.

U.S. Sales of Tractors Under 40 Horsepower Up 9.4% in May

June 14, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

That increase is compared with May 2015. For January through May, U.S retail sales of tractors under 40 horsepower were up 15.5%.

U.S. Compact Tractor Sales Remain Strong in April

May 12, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

Sales of under 40 horsepower 2WD tractors increased 7.8% in April compared with April 2015. Year-to-date sales increased 17.9% from this same time last year.

Small Tractor Sales Continue to Bolster Overall Market Growth

April 13, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Rural Lifestyle Market

U.S. retail sales of farm tractors under 40 horsepower were up 33.2% for March 2016 and up 26.1% year-to-date, according to AEM.

AEM & M-ize Inc. Launch Equip Connect Program for Streamlined Warranty Transactions

March 16, 2016 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The new Equip Connect program was created to help AEM member companies manage the warranty, support and service needs of their distributors, dealers and end-user customers.

AEM Reports Significant Sales Growth for Tractors Under 40 Horsepower in February

March 15, 2016 | Posted in Manufacturer News

U.S. retail sales of farm tractors under 40 Horsepower were up 26.2% in February 2016, compared to the same period last year, according to the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.

North American Compact Tractor Sales Up 20.4% in February

March 10, 2016 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Dealer News

The uptick follows a 10.8% year-over-year increase in January.

Market Highs & Lows of the Past Decade

January 25, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Rural Lifestyle Market

Unit sales of compact tractors have been the historical bell weather used to gauge the general health of the rural lifestyle segment of the farm equipment business. As Rural Lifestyle Dealer marks its 10th year, it seems appropriate to review how the market for small farm tractors has fared over the last decade.

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