In the ever changing world of used equipment management, staying ahead of trends is crucial for success. Used equipment and remarketing managers face the ongoing challenge of ensuring their inventory aligns with shifting customer demands while maximizing profitability.
2013-16 was a tough set of years for equipment dealerships. After 4 years of record sales from 2010-13, equipment dealers had filled their lots with late-model, low-hour equipment and demand had started to slip in late 2013 and early 2014.
As we head into 2025, the agricultural equipment market stands at a crossroads shaped by potential declines in interest rates and slight increases in commodity prices, particularly for corn and wheat.
As we look toward 2025, the agricultural equipment market stands at a crossroads shaped by potential declines in interest rates and slight increases in commodity prices, particularly for corn and wheat.
The retail market and the auction market are not separate entities; they are intricately linked, influencing each other in a dynamic interplay of supply and demand.
As a follow up to my last column, “The Pillars of Used Equipment Management,” this month I cover the washout cycle, evaluation processes, used equipment pricing and margin expectations.
Product and Marketing Manager Matt Walters with SurePoint Ag Systems highlights the newest technology upgrades for planters. These include the new MVX Electric Seed meter, which provides seed singulation performance and is paired with RFX for row unit hydraulic downforce and many more.
Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.
Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.