DATAPOINT presents information on a specific Equipment Application and Industry
Segment each month prepared by Carol Turner, Power Systems Research Senior Analyst,
Global Operations. Industry trends and equipment specifications are provided.
Data comes from PSR proprietary databases, OE Link™ and EnginLink™
274,253 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Snowblowers expected to be produced in North America during 2026.
A Snow Blower or snow thrower is a machine for removing snow from an area such as a driveway, sidewalk, roadway, railroad track, ice rink, or runway. It can use either electric power (line power or battery), or a gasoline or diesel engine to throw snow to another location or into a truck to be hauled away.
Snow blowers range from the very small, capable of removing only a few inches (a few more cm) of light snow in an 18 to 20 in (457 to 508 mm) path, to the very large units, mounted on heavy-duty winter service vehicles and capable of moving 20-foot (6.10 m) wide swaths of heavy snow up to 6 feet (1.83 m) deep.
80,800 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Ag Tractors expected to be produced in North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico) during 2026.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers.
2-Wheel Drive Tractors are farm tractors that have a drive train that allows two wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously. Normally, the rear axle is powered by the engine.
4WD Articulated Ag Tractors are farm tractors built with an articulated chassis very similar to the design used for articulated wheel loaders. Each element of the articulated chassis has a rigid drive axle, and the front and rear elements are connected by a pivoting/ articulating joint. This design uses rigid (i.e. non-steering) drive axles and is typically used for large, high-HP tractors.
MFWD Tractors (Mechanical Front Wheel Drive) are farm tractors which feature a rigid chassis with steerable front-drive axles. This designation applies to both full-time 4WD and front-assist-drive configuration tractors across a broad HP range. Both configurations are produced in significantly greater volume than the 4WD Articulated type tractors.
Tracked Ag Tractors are steerable multitrack tractors with powered rubber tracks instead of wheels to move the vehicle. The crawler-type tracks are flexible and reinforced with steel. They are usually powered by hydrostatic or completely hydraulic driving mechanisms. They can be articulated or nonarticulated.
Trends. In 2025, production of Ag Tractors in North America decreased 6.2%. Production is expected to drop by nearly 6% in 2026.
Prior declines in 2020 were attributed to COVID-19 related issues which included unusually high orders for materials and parts. Inventory levels are at the lowest level in decades and have left the supply chain a mess, according to leading tractor manufacturers and AEM.
Production of machinery and components needed to build equipment has been halted. This negatively affected demand for farm machinery and contributed to overall lower sales and profits for agricultural equipment operations.
New tractors have become very expensive and have weakened demand. Reduced demand also has been linked to lower commodity prices.
The peak of Ag Tractor production was in 2013. Expect production to remain flat with a potential 10% decline by 2035. PSR
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research
1,300 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Golf Cars expected to be produced in North America during 2026.
Dumpers/Tenders are vehicles designed for carrying bulk material, often on building sites. Dumpers are distinguished from dump trucks by configuration: a dumper is usually an open 4-wheeled vehicle with the load skip in front of the driver, while a dump truck has its cab in front of the load.
60,100 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Golf Cars expected to be produced in North America during 2025.
Golf Cars are small, motorized vehicles that transport golfers and their equipment around a golf course. They may also be used as a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) to transport people within golfing communities or similar neighborhoods.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR
For details, download the complete report above.
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research
9,500 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Tractor/Loader/Backhoes expected to be produced in North America during 2025.
Tractor/Loader/Backhoes (TLBs) are full-size machines that are three pieces of construction equipment combined into one: the tractor, the loader and the backhoe. These units are designed to tackle an array of construction and agricultural related activities.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR
For details, download the complete report above.
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operationsfor Power Systems Research
4,600 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Combines expected to be produced in North America during 2025.
A Combine is a farm machine that harvests grain crops. Combines can reap, thresh and winnow crops into a single process. Crops include wheat, oats, rye, barley, corn, etc.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™, which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR
For details, download the complete report above.
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operationsfor Power Systems Research
481,000 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Scooters expected to be produced in North America during 2025.
Scooters/Minibikes/Mopeds are motorized 2-wheeled vehicles used primarily for recreational.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™, which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR
For details, download the complete report above.
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operationsfor Power Systems Research
944,000 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of On-Road Motorcycles expected to be produced in North America (U.S. and Mexico) in 2025.
An On-Road Motorcycle or Street Bike is a motorized two-wheeled vehicle that is street legal for sport and leisure activities. Motorcycles in this segment include features such as headlights, brake lights and turn signals.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR
For details, download the complete report above.
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research
3,000 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Crawlers expected to be produced in the U.S. in 2025.
There are two types of Crawlers: a Crawler Excavator and a Crawler Loader.
A Crawler Excavator is a self-propelled crawler mounted on heavy equipment that is designed to dig or move large objects and is classified by its mode of locomotion. The main function of a Crawler Excavator is to dig holes or trenches for construction related activities.
A Crawler Loader is a piece of mobile construction equipment used to load materials; it’s used primarily in tough, off-road terrain. It’s similar to a wheel loader, except it has treads instead of wheels.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR
For details, download the complete report above.
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research
684,000 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Outboard Engines expected to be produced worldwide in 2025.
An Outboard Motor is a propulsion unit for boats consisting of a self-contained unit that includes engine, gearbox and propeller or jet drive, designed to be affixed to the outside of the transom.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR
For details, download the complete report above.
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research
