| |
Manufacturers in the North American markets for farm tractors and self-propelled combine harvesters must adopt competitive strategies in view of the mature market conditions. Focusing on offering a wider product range at the right prices and a comprehensive customer service package along with technical expertise and quality is the need of the moment. Establishing efficient distribution networks and broadening their geographic coverage will also serve enterprises well.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (industrialautomation.frost.com), North American Farm Tractors and Self-Propelled Combine Harvesters Markets, reveals that revenues in these markets totaled $7.73 billion in 2004 and projects to reach $8.49 billion in 2011.
If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which provides manufacturers, end users, and other industry participants with an overview of the latest analysis of the North American Farm Tractors and Self-Propelled Combine Harvesters Markets then send an e-mail to Tori Foster - Corporate Communications at tori.foster[.]frost.com with the following information: your full name, company name, title, telephone number, e-mail address, city, state and country. We will send you the information via email upon receipt of the above information.
“Price being a major growth factor, farm equipment companies are devising pricing strategies to boost the demand for their products,” explains Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Alok Tiku. “Their focus is on lowering manufacturing costs while continuing to offer quality and maintaining profit margins.”
Customers are demanding machinery that is economical to operate and can perform various functions simultaneously. Besides, all equipment has to meet stringent safety and environmental requirements. This necessitates high investments in research and development activities.
However, the key concern for the North American farm tractor sellers is the increasing influx of companies from Asia Pacific, especially in the low-horsepower (hp) equipment area. These enterprises, profiting from lesser operating and labor costs, pitch their products within price ranges below the ones offered by their domestic counterparts.
Nonetheless, factors such as increasing purchasing power fueled by higher net farm income and a simultaneous hike in the commodity prices on account of greater consumption of grain products continue to sustain the overall market.
“With increasing crop and livestock prices and the availability of favorable tax provisions, farm machinery sales are likely to soar,” notes Tiku. “The growing popularity of precision farming methods and increasing use of global positioning system (GPS) are driving demand for precise and efficient farm tractors and combine harvesters.”
The market is set to flourish due to the interest and end-user confidence this equipment is generating. Superior customer service, increasing income for farmers, competitive prices and a need to be on par with the technological innovations are likely to provide further impetus to growth.
Overall, the increasing demand for low and medium horsepower farm tractors is driving the farm tractor market. Market participants are also benefiting from the continued mergers and acquisitions currently seen in the market and a strong orientation toward service and support.
The North American Farm Tractors and Self-Propelled Combine Harvesters Markets, a part of the 9401 subscription, provides an overview and outlook for the aforementioned markets. It looks into the major categories of farm tractors – low, medium and high horsepower and four-wheel-drive tractors. The study enables the manufacturers of this equipment to design strategies and position their products to benefit from the changing markets and obtain maximum return on investments. Analyst interviews and executive briefings are available to the press.
Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more than 40 years. The company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting, growth partnership services, and corporate management training to identify and develop opportunities. Frost & Sullivan serves an extensive clientele that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies, and the investment community by providing comprehensive industry coverage that reflects a unique global perspective and combines ongoing analysis of markets, technologies, econometrics, and demographics.
North American Farm Tractors and Self-Propelled Combine Harvesters Markets
F124
Magdalena Oberland
Corporate Communications – Europe
P: +44 (0) 20 7915 7876
F: +44 (0) 20 7730 3343
E: magdalena.oberland[.]frost.com
Donna Jeremiah
Corporate Communications – Asia Pacific
P: +603 6304 5832
F: +603 6201 7402
E: djeremiah[.]frost.com
Keywords in this release: farm tractors, self-propelled combine harvesters, North America, global positioning system, GPS, horsepower, hp, four-wheel-drive, research, information, market, trends, technology, service, forecast, market share.
|
tori.foster[.]frost.com 
