The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) shared its sales data report for July 2024 this week.
The numbers contained the following revelations:
- Despite recent reports of decreasing demand for new tractors and combines from farmers besieged by higher operating costs and low commodity prices, four-wheel drive tractor sales in July actually increased by 19% compared to July 2023.
- Self propelled combine sales were down 19% over the same comparison period.
- The two-wheel drive tractor segment also decreased year-over-year by nearly 15%.
You can download the report over at AEM.org here.
New grain cart tire option launching at end of the month
Firestone Ag is releasing its new Destination Cart radial tire at the end of August, according to a press release issued by the company. It says the new option provides farmers with a heavy-duty grain cart tire designed to support soil health and fluctuating cart weights.
“Specifically designed with soil health in mind, Destination Cart features a shallow skid depth and wide lug spacing that creates a flotation effect,” said Bill Durivage, senior agricultural product strategy manager, Firestone Ag. “This minimizes soil compaction, and the shallower, wider-spaced lugs create less soil disturbance as the grain cart carries heavy loads.”
The tread design also promotes uniform wear, a smooth ride and self-cleaning to maintain traction in wet, slippery field conditions, according to Firestone Ag.
Constructed with Advanced Deflection Design (AD2) technology, Destination Cart enables producers to carry heavier loads at lower inflation pressures—another feature that optimizes the larger footprint and helps minimize soil compaction. A premium formulation of tire compounds helps protect the tires against stubble damage. Additionally, the tires are backed by Firestone Ag’s nine-year radial tire limited warranty.
