Tractor sales top 18000 units
Another record-breaking year for Australia’s tractor market as farmers continue to spend bigTractor sales for 2021 once again broke records and surpassed the previous year’s stellar result, recording a 25 per cent increase on 2020’s figures and exceeded the 18,000 mark, the Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia (TMA) has reported.
Sales in December was up two per cent year on year (YOY).
“Sales have been strong in all states fuelled by the excellent harvest season underway supported by the Government’s various company tax incentive programs,” says TMA executive director, Gary Northover.
In New South Wales, sales were up four per cent for the month and sits 39 per cent ahead for the year. Sales in Queensland remained strong, up three per cent YOY and 23 per cent for the year. Victoria numbers were down two per cent in December but up 14 per cent for the year.
Sales in Western Australia recorded a drop of one per cent for the month following a frantic harvest season, and sits 33 per cent ahead for the year. South Australia had a five per cent lift YOY and was up 16 per cent full year, while Tasmania finished 22 per cent up for the year.
Finally, sales in Northern Territory enjoyed a strong year to finish 21 per cent ahead for the year.
All performance reporting categories enjoyed strong increases for the year, beginning with the under 40hp range which was up 13 per cent for the year despite an eight per cent drop in December due to ongoing supply challenges.
The 40 to 100hp range had a 16 per cent increase YOY to sit 27 per cent ahead for the year, while the 100 to 200hp category was up three per cent YOY to finish 23 per cent ahead.
The 200hp plus range dropped 17 per cent in December but still finished 56 per cent ahead of last year, reflecting the spike in demand to support busy harvest operations across the nation.
Combine harvester sales finished the year strongly and have now passed the 1000 unit mark for the first time since 2011.
Baler sales enjoyed a significant bump in December and finished just shy of 1000 units, down on last year by around 24 per cent. Finally, sales of out-front mowers finished in line with last year.
“Much has been written about the challenges surrounding supply, not just relating to agricultural machines,” Northover said.
“Industry forecasts for 2022 indicate another solid year ahead supported by very healthy commodities markets.”
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