According to the latest data from the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers, the U.S. saw 13,231 compact tractor sales in October, down 6.4% year-over-year from 14,129 units last year.
60% of respondents to Farm Equipment'sOct. 26, 2023, text poll said general consumers — such as hobby farmers — interest for EV tractors would decrease.
According to the September Used Equipment Trends report from Iron Solutions, the under 100 horsepower used tractor price index rose an unprecedented 5 points in August.
OPE manufacturers saw their total average score improve year-over-year, with Scag received the highest OPE manufacturer total average score for the first time in 3 years
The results of the annual North American Equipment Dealers Assn. (NAEDA) Dealer-Manufacturer Relations survey showed OPE manufacturers receiving improved total average scores from their dealers, including improved product availability scores.
Nearly three-fourths of respondents said they view this as a bad time to make large investments in their farm operation while just 16% of producers this month said it’s a good time to make investments.
There’s no denying it: The last 12 months have been tough for equipment manufacturers with a major stake in the rural lifestyle market. They’ve been challenged by stagnant or falling sales, a sagging housing market, overcapacity issues and a credit crunch.
Lessiter Media editors visited RhinoAG in Gibson City, IL to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production processes and attention to detail that have contributed to their longevity as they celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2024.
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