Following another stellar month in December, Australian tractor sales have exceeded 18,000 units for 2021, an increase of 25 per cent from last year’s result.

According to the Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia, the overwhelmingly positive result was fuelled by the excellent harvest season underway supported by the Government’s various company tax incentive programs.

Each state saw strong rises in 2021, led by New South Wales which finished the year 39 per cent ahead.

This result was followed by Western Australia with 33 per cent, Queensland with 23 per cent, and Tasmania with 22 per cent. The Nothern Territory, South Australia and Victoria also remained ahead for the year, with sales increases of 21 per cent, 16 per cent and 14 per cent respectively.

Not only did every state finish 2021 on a high, but all performance categories saw strong rises.

The under 40hp (30kw) range was up 13 per cent, the 40-100hp (30-75kw) range was up 27 per cent, and the 100-200hp (75-150kw) category finished 23 per cent ahead. The large 200hp (150kw) plus range finished a significant 56 per cent ahead in support of harvest operations across the nation.

Combine harvester sales passed the 1,000-mark for the first time since 2011, baler sales finished just shy of the same mark, and out-front mowers finished in line with 2020 results.

“Much has been written about the challenges surrounding supply, not just relating to agricultural machines. Industry forecasts for 2022 indicate another solid year ahead supported by very healthy commodities markers.”

Source: Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia | 2021 Finished on a High for Tractor Sales Despite Supply Chain Challenges 

17 January 2022