Quick Data is a snapshot of new and used motor grader sales trends from Randall Reilly’s EDA equipment financing data, TopBid auction price service and EquipmentWatch market trend reports.
New motor grader sales fell significantly year-over-year in the United States, recording 740 financed units sold from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2023, a 23.4% drop compared to the same period last year, according to Randall Reilly’s EDA equipment finance data.
Meanwhile, used motor grader sales saw smaller but still substantial declines, with a 15.9% decrease to 1,392 units compared to 1,656 units sold from November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2022.
At the date we examined the data, Deere’s 772G took the top spot as the best-selling new model in the product category with 102 financed units sold, beating out Cat’s 140 by 10 units. The Cat 150 came in third with 72 financed units sold.
Similar models also appeared on the used charts, with Cat and Deere maintaining a commanding lead over other competitors. The top-selling financed used motor graders were the Deere 672G (103), Deere 772G (100) and Cat 140M3 (92).
Texas had more buyers of new motor graders than any other state, with 140 units financed. Buyers were also prevalent in Arkansas, with 59 machines sold, and Florida, with 50.
For those financing used machines, Texas buyers again led the country with 359 units financed during the period. Oklahoma came in second with 73 units, and Minnesota in third with 70.
