Tractor sales were subdued during November, according to Tractor & Machinery Association figures, but mid-sized models showed positive signs
November has seen another slide in sales of agricultural tractors.
With around 700 units sold, this was 2.5 per cent down on the same month last year.
On a year-to-date basis, Australia remains around 8 per cent below last year and it now appears likely that a full year sales figure of around 10,000 tractors may be a stretch.
The biggest declines were felt in the two extreme weight categories, namely the small, under-40hp range and the large, above-200hp range.
Inventory levels remain high and most brands are offering competitive sales and finance deals.
Buyer demand however remains subdued and is likely to remain so well into 2026.
Across the nation, it is apparent that one good month is often followed by a bad month and vice versa, which are signs of fluctuating demand and stretched resources.
Business in Western Australia remains strong off the back of a bumper harvest, up by 2 per cent for the month to be 1.7 per cent ahead for the year to date, however sales in Queensland took a dip for the first time in a while.
There were major spikes in South Australia, which was up by 50 per cent for the month, along with the smaller market of Tasmania which had a 127 per cent increase compared to November 2024.
Across the nation, the 40-100hp and 100-200hp categories both posted monthly rises but remain behind on year-to-date numbers.
Following a bumper October for combine harvester sales, November saw a drop of 29 per cent for the month and that product is now 1 per cent down on last year.
It appears likely that the full year result will be around 700 units, well down from the recent highs of more than 1,000 sales.
Baler sales were again strong during November, being up 24 per cent on the same month last year and are now ahead 4 per cent on the full year, while out-front mower were also up for the month but remain 20 per cent behind on the year to date.
Finally, sales of self-propelled sprayers were down 8 per cent compared to the same month last year and remain 38 per cent behind on a year-to-date basis.
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