Tractor Zoom data on row crop tractor auction values has historically correlated with the USDA's net farm income figures.

The John Deere 8R tractor series now includes models with up to 540 horsepower in a non-articulated frame, changing market classifications for high-horsepower tractors.

Andy Campbell predicts that the combine market will remain in a relatively static, steady state for the next year.

The current oversupply of four-wheel drive tractors is a lingering effect of COVID-era supply chain disruptions for components like wire harnesses and chips.

The supply of used planters on dealer lots has decreased by 50% from its peak in 2023.

Andy Campbell predicts the planter market will not see a significant manufacturing rebound until the 2026 or 2027 model year.

Andy Campbell predicts that used farm equipment prices will be significantly higher in the fall than they are now, assuming a decent growing season.

Andy Campbell predicts that equipment dealerships will operate with tighter inventories for the next few years.

Andy Campbell believes the spring and early summer present the best buying opportunity for high-horsepower four-wheel drive tractors.

The used semi-truck market value peaked in January 2023.

Peterbilt semi-trucks are significantly more expensive in the used market compared to International and Freightliner models.

The depreciation curve for semi-trucks typically flattens around year five, making that age a strategic entry point for cost-conscious buyers.

In mid-2025, auction values for row crop tractors predicted a downturn in net farm income, contrary to the USDA's initial projection of a drastic increase.

Newer generation sprayers with technologies like John Deere's See & Spray are retaining their value better than older models due to a quantifiable ROI from reduced chemical usage.

High levels of aged inventory, defined as equipment sitting on dealer lots for over a year, create a strong incentive for dealers to lower prices on four-wheel drive tractors.

The gap between retail and auction prices for used combines has widened to over 30%, which typically indicates that retail values will soften and auction values will rise.

Used row crop tractor values have been rising sharply since December, with some dealers now having to source tractors from the wholesale market to meet customer demand.