OEM market segment question

Google or Farmatt if he's on the line today.

Is Farmatt another user?

Yes, farmatt is a CR4 member. If you click the link, it will take you to his member profile. He is more of an Ag equipment guy, but he may have some insight for you.

Thank you for your help. I will try him.

Hmm, I thought I made this comment earlier--anyway--the Thomas Register is the friend of all engineers and purchasing agents. It used to be in multivolume green set available at most public libraries--I'm pretty sure it's online now.

For some reason your comment earlier would not come through. I don't know why. It isn't part of the thread. I appreciate your help. I have been down Thomas Register road with no luck. I was hoping for an avenue that I missed. Thank you.

"I was hoping for an avenue that I missed."

You missed Legwork Avenue. And until you take a trip down Research Road you'll never get there.

It appears to me that you are now coasting down Lazy Boy Lane and may miss the turn to Easy Street.

If you are old enough to remember when all we had was books, you'll know what I mean.

Good Luck.

Thank you for your insight. I appreciate that you can get a clear snap shot of my work ethics from a simple question.

rhkramer,

the on line thomas register isn't as user friendly as one would like. But it is still a source of info.

532412

Use the NAICS code for this market.

532412

Milo

Thank you for your help. I will give that a try.

Spent 11 years in this industry, working for an OEM who has an active presence in both the AG and CE sides of the business.

You may find people generally reluctant to share their volumes...but you can discern this info through old-fashioned research: search directed trade publications, Commerce Department and EPA findings, etc.

Start by identifying the list of OEM's and their respective product offerings. Set out your definitions, too. Does your survey include both tracked and wheeled vehicles? What about multi-function units which can function as a bulldozer, given a particular set of options / bucket / blade changes? Are you looking only for NA-built units?

Good luck...

I will include both tracked and wheeled units, but keep them seperate. I won't worry too much about the options, but concentrate on the base unit. We are attempting to start with the NA market and then move to global. I appreciate the direction you have provided to me. Are you still involved with AG & CE OEMs?

Are you still involved with AG & CE OEMs?

No. Moved to another company / industry a couple of years back.

Good Luck!

Thanks. Good luck to you as well.