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

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.

Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
In this episode, the second in a series of three interview videos, Andy Campbell and guest George Keene discuss strategies for equipment dealerships to leverage data for improved sales and inventory management. They explore the importance of understanding customer purchase cycles, critical performance metrics, and the challenges of managing aged inventory. The conversation also highlights cash flow management strategies, the significance of service departments, and the potential of rental opportunities in maximizing dealership profitability.

Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
In this episode, the first of a series of three segments of an extended interview, Andy speaks with George Keen of Wise Wolf Consulting about effective sales management strategies for equipment dealerships. They discuss the importance of account assignment, sales coverage, and the balance between customer retention and prospecting. The conversation also delves into managing inbound leads, commission fairness, and the critical role of data utilization in enhancing sales effectiveness. Keen emphasizes the need for a structured approach to CRM usage and the value of demonstrating its benefits to salespeople.

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Watch the recap of our Spring 2025 Trends & Data webinar for a deeper dive into these trends and steps for getting started on a data strategy for your dealership or organization: https://youtu.be/kKD65r0TxEk
In this episode of Trends in 10, Andy Campbell, Tractor Zoom Director of Insights, discusses the significant changes in the agricultural equipment market as of end-of-March 2025. This episode covers tractor categories (including compact, utility, high horsepower, and row crop tractors), self-propelled sprayers, and planters, highlighting sales trends, market challenges, and the impact of economic factors such as net farm income and government payments.
Compact tractors 01:05
Utility tractors 02:35
High HP tractors 03:53
Self-propelled sprayers 07:00
Row crop tractors 09:11
Planters 13:41
Get accurate equipment valuation and search for market trends on specific makes and models with Tractor Zoom Pro’s database (https://tractorzoompro.com)

Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Andy Campbell, Tractor Zoom Director of Insights, gives a detailed summary of equipment trends for several of the top categories at the beginning of 2025. These categories include small and large row crop tractors, class 8 combines, planters, and self-propelled sprayers. Andy takes a look at changes in supply levels and turn rate, as well as dealership and auction sales data.
Small row crop tractors 00:49
Large row crop tractors 03:18
High HP tractors 05:24
Class 8 combines 07:00
Self-propelled sprayers 08:29
Planters 12:56
Get accurate equipment valuation and search for market trends on specific makes and models with Tractor Zoom Pro’s database (https://tractorzoompro.com)
Read Andy’s early 2025 planter analysis: https://www.tractorzoompro.com/our-solutions/equipment-market-trends/spring-2025-market-trends-planters-analysis

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Andy Campbell, Tractor Zoom Director of Insights, gives a detailed summary of equipment trends for several of the top categories at the end of 2024 and moving into 2025. These categories include cotton pickers, headers, combines, forage equipment, tractors, and planters. Andy takes a look at changes in supply levels and turn rate, as well as dealership and auction sales data. Get accurate equipment valuation and search for market trends on specific makes and models with Tractor Zoom Pro’s database.
Find the full 2024/2025 Equipment Market Report & Insights presentation here: https://go.tractorzoom.com/lp-uem-2024-review-and-2025-market-predictions

Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Brad Crist, Used Equipment Manager at Shoppa’s Farm Equipment, speaks with Andy about challenges in the ag industry and explains the unique needs and demands of Texas farmers.

Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Andy and Kyle McMahon, CEO of Tractor Zoom, discuss technology in agriculture, the importance of data in decision-making, and the state of the ag equipment industry.

Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
In this conversation, Andy Campbell and Don Aberle discuss the current challenges and opportunities facing Titan Machinery as they navigate the agricultural equipment market. They explore the importance of customer loyalty, the impact of pricing and inventory management, and the role of data in making informed decisions.

Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
In this episode, Andy Campbell and John Hoffmann – used equipment manager at Atlantic & Southern Equipment – discuss the current state of the used equipment market, highlighting the challenges faced by dealerships, particularly in 2024. Hoffmann provides insights into his dealership’s history and market focus, emphasizing their expertise in higher-horsepower equipment, including Fendt tractors, application machines, and specialized sprayers.







