AEM has announced its commitment to a set of national policy priorities to revitalize the infrastructure systems that move the American economy. The announcement today comes as the Brookings Institute publishes its new report outlining a new affirmative vision for U.S. infrastructure titled “Rebuild With Purpose: An Affirmative Vision for 21 st Century American Infrastructure,” – which will highlighted during
. The event this afternoon will feature keynote remarks by Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chair of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. A panel of notable experts, including Austin Ramirez, CEO of Husco and Vice Chair of AEM’s
Large CTLs experience rapid growth as contractors demand greater performance.
April 15, 2021
Caterpillar s largest compact track loader, the 299D3 XE, delivers outstanding performance when powering high production hydromechanical attachments like mulching heads. This machine supplies a 110-gross-hp engine that combines with a 40-gpm high-flow/high pressure hydraulic system, delivering a hydraulic horsepower rating of 94 hp.
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Several manufacturers offer skid steer and compact track loaders (CTLs) with over 3,500-lb. rated operating capacities (ROC) and operating weights exceeding 10,000-lbs. These units cross the boundary from utility to production machine, yet they offer a relatively compact package.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently changed its size classifications to address the growing popularity of larger units. “We used to have 2,600-lb. & Over ROC,” says Tyler Zima, product specialist for loaders, Bobcat. “Now we have added
U.S. self-propelled combine sales grew 6.7%.
The biggest U.S. sales gains were in the sub-40hp tractor segment, which grew 96.5%.
The 100+hp row-crop unit sales were up 33.7% in the U.S.
Four-wheel-drive unit sales were up 2.5% for the month in the U.S., reversing February’s small decrease.
March monthly tractor and combine sales were positive across all segments in Canada, with the sub-40hp segment more than doubling, up 135.5% to 1,545 units sold, 40-100hp units and 4WD units were both up more than 40%.
Total farm tractor sales in Canada were up 80.8% for March 2021 while combines were flat at 95 units sold.
Report Sets New Priorities for Transformative Infrastructure
AEM’s “Rebuild With Purpose: An Affirmative Vision for 21st Century American Infrastructure offers an optimistic vision for how to build a modern, sustainable and equitable infrastructure for all Americans.
April 15, 2021
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has partnered with The Brookings Institution for a new report: “Rebuild With Purpose: An Affirmative Vision for 21st Century American Infrastructure.
With the report, AEM is announcing its commitment to a set of national policy priorities to revitalize the infrastructure systems that move the American economy and outlines how infrastructure can continue to build long-term American competitiveness. AEM emphasizes that the report is not tied to current political cycles, legislative calendars, or which elected officials fill the country’s legislative chambers and executive mansions. But that the purpose of the report is to recommend shared
CORRECTION: AEM United States Ag Tractor and Combine Report March 2021
MILWAUKEE, April 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) In a release issued under the same headline on April 12 by Association of Equipment Manufacturers, please note that an issue was discovered with the tractor and combine report. The 2020 2WD Tractors for January-March 2020 in the 100+ hp range were understated, causing year-over-year comparison to be overstated in that size class. The 2021 2WD Tractors in the 100+ hp range were correctly stated. The corrected release follows:
The AEM Ag Tractor and Combine Report is provided monthly and is derived from AEM member companies through proprietary statistical reporting programs. The data is provided by AEM members and represents preliminary monthly retail sales of Ag equipment. Separate reports are available for the U.S., Canada and Russia. For more information, please visit: https://www.aem.org/market-data/statistics/us-ag-tractor-and-combine-reports/.