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

5 hours ago

47 min

VisorPro COO, John Schmeiser, joins Beyond the Hood to unpack how AI is easing the technician shortage and strengthening dealer service departments.

Jul 9, 2026

11 min

Dealers ranked combines their #1 concern on our June webinar poll — but the class 8 data doesn't fully back that up. Planter trade-ins just hit a three-year high. Utility tractors face an aging cliff this summer. And there's a new weakness forming in the $100K–$150K equipment range. Andy Campbell breaks down what we're seeing in the data vs. what we're hearing from the field.

Jun 25, 2026

32 min

Tyler Lowy has had more software conversations with equipment dealers than almost anyone in the industry. In this episode, he breaks down the Three Ps — People, Process, and Partnership — and what dealers most often get wrong before they ever sign a contract.

Jun 18, 2026

17 min

Deere beat estimates again, but large ag profits dropped 39%. Corn fell from $5 to $4.19 in five weeks. Tariffs on ag equipment dropped from 25% to 15%. Farmer sentiment is near lows. And grain carts are sitting on lots 35% longer. Andy Campbell covers the four stories dealers need to know heading into summer.

Jun 11, 2026

52 min

Brian Weaver, Director of Network Development North American Ag for CNH, pulls back the curtain on how CNH evaluates dealer health, what he's actually looking for the moment he walks into a store, and why the biggest operational gap at most dealerships has nothing to do with equipment.

Jun 5, 2026

10 min

Used equipment inventory is down 20% year over year, but sales velocity has dropped sharply in key categories. Andy Campbell breaks down what's moving, what's stuck, and where dealers should focus heading into summer.

May 28, 2026

31 min

Andy Campbell talks with Ryan Roossinck on what makes equipment listings stop the scroll, why storytelling sells tractors, and what dealers can learn from the way buyers actually shop today.

May 21, 2026

8 min

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.

May 14, 2026

31 min

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.

May 7, 2026

11 min

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.

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