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Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
NAICS 333111 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing agricultural and farm machinery and equipment, and other turf and grounds care equipment, including planting, harvesting, and grass mowing equipment (except lawn and garden-type).
Start the review with products liability.
For Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, the saved research highlights products liability, employee injuries, premises liability. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What specific types of equipment are manufactured — powered implements, tractor attachments, livestock systems, or other specialty products?
- What percentage of sales are domestic versus exported internationally?
- Does the operation include field installation, commissioning, or ongoing service contracts for customers?
- What quality control and product testing protocols are in place before finished goods ship?
- Has the business experienced any product recalls, safety notices, or significant products liability claims in recent years?
- What are the values of finished goods inventory on hand and in transit at any given time?
- For Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about prior significant products liability claims, especially those involving field failures or crop loss allegations?
- For Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, what should the underwriter know about manufacturing of powered, high-speed, or high-torque equipment without documented quality control or testing protocols?
Activities described by this code
- Combines (i.e., harvester-threshers) manufacturing
- Cotton ginning machinery manufacturing
- MANUFACTURING 245
- Fertilizing machinery, farm-type, manufacturing
- Grass mowing equipment (except lawn and garden) manufacturing
- Haying machines manufacturing
- Milking machines manufacturing
- Feed processing equipment, farm-type, manufacturing
- Planting machines, farm-type, manufacturing
- Plows, farm-type, manufacturing
- Poultry brooders, feeders, and waterers manufacturing
- Tractors and attachments, farm-type, manufacturing
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing farm conveyors: 333922 — Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing
- Manufacturing tractors and lawnmowers for home lawn and garden care: 333112 — Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing construction-type tractors: 333120 — Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Census classification reference
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Compare another operationInsurance operations research — draft
Establishments in this class design, fabricate, and assemble large agricultural machinery and equipment — including tractors, combines, planters, plows, haying machines, and milking systems — typically using metal fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly operations. Finished products are generally sold through dealer networks or directly to agricultural operators, and may include ongoing parts and service relationships.
Questions to investigate
- What specific types of equipment are manufactured — powered implements, tractor attachments, livestock systems, or other specialty products?
- What percentage of sales are domestic versus exported internationally?
- Does the operation include field installation, commissioning, or ongoing service contracts for customers?
- What quality control and product testing protocols are in place before finished goods ship?
This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.