Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers Explore US Reshoring

In the wake of escalating trade tensions, heavy equipment manufacturers across the construction, agriculture and manufacturing sectors are evaluating ways to shift operations back to the United States. Similar to tech giants responding to tariffs, agriculture equipment makers are investing in domestic production to secure supply chains and mitigate costs.

Agriculture Heavy Equipment: Tractors and Harvesters Shift Toward Domestic Production

In agriculture, where tractors, combines and harvesters are essential, companies are publicly signaling reshoring to counter global supply chain risks. John Deere, founded in 1837 and a staple in US farming, leads with innovations in precision agriculture while maintaining significant US manufacturing. The company has been vocal about enhancing domestic capabilities, especially as tariffs encourage reduced reliance on overseas imports.

AGCO Corporation, with brands like Massey Ferguson, reported rapid growth through US-focused investments in tractors and sprayers. Kubota, with a strong US presence despite Japanese roots, emphasizes versatile compact tractors made domestically, addressing small-farm needs amid trade policy shifts.

Industry outlooks predict that as original equipment manufacturers bring production stateside, local suppliers will see increased demand, fostering a reshoring ecosystem. “The U.S. is already a manufacturing powerhouse, but shadow factories and onshoring efforts are key to filling gaps,” notes a Manufacturing Dive analysis, highlighting labor and investment challenges in agriculture equipment.