WHO TOPPED THE TRACTOR CHARTS?

The AEA has announced the market share data for 2021 tractor registrations.

The total number of tractors registered in 2021 was 14,071, including both agricultural tractors (over 50hp) and compact tractors (50hp and below).

Stephen Howarth, agricultural economist at the Association said, "It is worth remembering that the market was disrupted in 2020 and 2021 due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting disruption to global supply chains and transportation, which may have had an impact on market share."

The information below shows the number of machines and market share recorded during that year by brand. As always, the data is released after a one year delay due to competition law restrictions. Figures for 2022 are due to be published in early 2024.

The leading brand in 2021 was the same as in the previous year, CNH, comprising New Holland and CASE IH. They increased their market share slightly from 27.1% to 28.7%.

After dropping down to second place in 2020 after many years leading the pack, John Deere stayed where they were, with market share contracting from 26.5% to 25.3%

All the other companies listed on the leaderboard maintained the same position they held in 2020 - except for JCB jumping up a place over Same Deutz Fahr.

The market share data for 2021 was:

• 28.7% (4037 units) CNH (inc Case IH and New Holland)
• 25.3% (3558 units) JOHN DEERE
• 21.9% (3087 units) AGCO (inc MF, Fendt, and Valtra) 
• 6.7% (947 units) KUBOTA
• 4.0% (557 units) CLAAS
• 1.9% (261 units) JCB
• 1.8% (257 units) SAME DEUTZ FAHR
• 1.4% (200 units AGRI-ARGO (inc McCormick, Landini)

1167 units sold by others (8.3%)