Beyond the Hood with Tractor Zoom
Beyond the Hood with Tractor Zoom is dedicated to helping you fuel your dealership's growth. Andy Campbell, Tractor Zoom's Director of Insights, brings you the latest on what's happening in equipment markets and dives deep into conversations with experts in the ag and heavy equipment industry.
Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
Grain cart days on lot are up 35%, 4WD drive values continue to weaken, and compact construction remains solid. Andy Campbell digs into the equipment data heading into summer 2026.

Thursday May 14, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
AgRevolution CEO Stacy Anthony shares how to lead change across dealership locations, build aligned partnerships, and use technology to close deals faster — on Beyond the Hood by Tractor Zoom.

Thursday May 07, 2026
Thursday May 07, 2026
CNH and AGCO just dropped Q1 earnings, and the contrast is striking. One saw profits collapse; the other beat the Street. Meanwhile, corn is flirting with $5, used equipment supply is tightening in key categories, and compact construction keeps emerging as a bright spot. Andy Campbell unpacks what it all means for dealers right now.

Thursday Apr 30, 2026
Thursday Apr 30, 2026
Tractor Zoom Product Manager Jeff Gutierrez joins Andy to discuss how Anvil Pro Quote was built, how the Product team works with customers, and what's coming next for equipment dealers.

Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Inventory is tighter and auction values are climbing, but low-hour tractors are sitting longer than ever. Andy Campbell breaks down what's really moving in the row crop tractor market this spring and what dealers should do about it.

Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Macroeconomic insights for dealers for April 2026. The big OEMs beat expectations, but the story underneath is more nuanced than the headlines suggest. Large ag continues grinding along the bottom while small ag and construction lead the recovery.
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Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Andy Campbell sits down with Wayne Brozek, founder of WB Global Services, to discuss what truly drives aftermarket performance inside equipment dealerships. Drawing on decades of leadership in parts and service, Wayne emphasizes that sustainable profitability starts with disciplined, repeatable processes. From early lessons in inventory management to today’s AI-driven predictive stocking tools, he explains how strong operational fundamentals separate high-performing dealerships from the rest.

Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Andy Campbell and Jake Bryce discuss the importance of warranty in the used equipment market, particularly focusing on how it affects auction prices and dealer strategies. They analyze data trends, the role of warranty in managing risk, and how it can help speed up sales. The discussion also touches on market conditions, the significance of building trust with customers, and strategies for dealers to improve absorption rates and manage aged inventory effectively.

Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
In this May 2025 edition of Trends in 10, Andy Campbell breaks down what equipment dealers and ag professionals need to know right now. From tightening lending conditions and rising operating loan volumes to volatile corn market projections and policy developments affecting ethanol, this episode covers it all.
Andy digs into updated data from the Kansas City Fed and Purdue, reviews shifts in used equipment values (especially in the HHP tractor and combine categories), and explores why 2025 might signal a return to a “new normal” in farm capital investment.

Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
In this episode, the final in a series of three segments of the interview, Andy and George Keene discuss the critical aspects of change management within dealerships, emphasizing the importance of leadership commitment, the impact of tariffs, and the potential of AI in training and sales. They explore the tools necessary for success in the dealership environment and provide insights into the future of the farm equipment industry, highlighting the need for consolidation and proactive customer engagement.







