NAICS 333111

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System is the Federal standard for classifying business establishments to support statistical collection, analysis, and publication about the U.S. economy. Developed under OMB and adopted in 1997 to replace SIC, the current U.S. vintage is 2022 and is maintained jointly with Canada and Mexico to preserve comparability across North America. ¹

NAICS 333111 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing agricultural and farm machinery and equipment and other turf and grounds care equipment used for activities such as planting, harvesting, and grass mowing (except lawn and garden‑type). Illustrative examples include combines and farm‑type feed processing equipment. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 333111 overview
• G2X — NAICS 333112
• G2X — NAICS 333120

What this NAICS covers

• Manufacturing farm‑type planting and seeding machinery and equipment. ²
• Manufacturing harvesting machines (e.g., combines/harvester‑threshers). ²
• Manufacturing farm‑type fertilizing machinery and equipment. ²
• Manufacturing haying equipment (e.g., rakes, mowers used in farm operations). ²
• Manufacturing milking machines and other dairy‑related farm equipment. ²
• Manufacturing farm‑type feed processing equipment. ²
• Manufacturing commercial turf and grounds‑care mowing equipment (not lawn and garden‑type). ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	333112	Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing
NAICS	333120	Construction Machinery Manufacturing
PSC	3710	Soil Preparation Equipment
PSC	3720	Harvesting Equipment

Scope boundaries and cross‑references

• Lawn and garden tractors, powered home lawnmowers, and similar home lawn and garden equipment are classified in 333112, not 333111. ²
• Construction‑type tractors and related equipment are classified in 333120. ²
• Nonpowered lawn and garden shears, edgers, pruners, and lawnmowers fall under 332216. ²
• Farm conveyors and conveying equipment are classified in 333922. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What activities fall under NAICS 333111?

  • Establishments that manufacture farm machinery and equipment—such as planting, harvesting, haying, milking, and farm‑type feed processing equipment—are included. The industry also includes commercial turf and grounds‑care equipment but excludes lawn and garden‑type equipment. ²

• How is 333111 different from 333112?

  • 333111 covers farm‑type machinery and commercial turf equipment. 333112 covers powered lawnmowers, lawn and garden tractors, and other home lawn and garden equipment (e.g., tillers, yard vacuums, leaf blowers). ²

• Are farm tractors part of 333111?

  • Farm‑type tractors belong in 333111. Lawn and garden tractors are in 333112, while construction‑type tractors fall under 333120. Classification depends on the intended use and product design. ²

• Which PSC codes commonly align to products made under 333111?

  • PSC Group 37 includes relevant products such as 3710 Soil Preparation Equipment, 3720 Harvesting Equipment, 3730 Dairy, Poultry, and Livestock Equipment, and 3740 Pest, Disease, and Frost Control Equipment. These often map to implements, harvesters, and livestock systems. ³

• How are wholesale distribution or rental of farm equipment classified?

  • Merchant wholesaling of farm and garden machinery is in 423820. Rental or leasing of agricultural equipment without operators is in 532490. These activities are outside 333111, which covers manufacturing. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 333111 overview
• 2022 NAICS Manual (official PDF). ²
• U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS main site. ¹
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual (April 2025). ³

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) main site, overview and governance. https://www.census.gov/naics/
2. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual, subsector 333 and industry 333111 descriptions and cross‑references. https://www.census.gov/naics/reference_files_tools/2022_NAICS_Manual.pdf
3. General Services Administration — Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual, Group 37 product codes and descriptors. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf