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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of June, 2004.

CNH GLOBAL N.V.

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

World Trade Center
Tower B, 10th Floor
Amsterdam Airport
The Netherlands

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

     (Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

     Form 20-F X Form 40-F     

     (Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

     Yes      No X

     (If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-                     .)

 


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CNH GLOBAL N.V.

Form 6-K for the month of June, 2004

List of Exhibits:

1.   Registrant’s Summary North American Retail Unit Sales Activity For Selected Agricultural and Construction Equipment, During the Month of May and Cumulative for 5 Months, 2004, And Indicators of North American Dealer Inventory Levels for Selected Agricultural Equipment at the End of April 2004 Relative to Industry Results or Levels, Compared with Prior Year Periods.

 


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(CNH GLOBAL N.V. LOGO)

CNH Global N.V.

Summary North American Retail Unit Sales Activity
For Selected Agricultural and Construction Equipment,
During the Month of May and Cumulative for 5 Months, 2004,
And Indicators of North American Dealer Inventory Levels for Selected Agricultural
Equipment at the End of April 2004
Relative to Industry Results or Levels, Compared with Prior Year Periods

The following table summarizes selected agricultural and construction equipment industry retail unit sales results in North America as compared with prior year periods. Industry results for the current periods are expressed as a percentage change from the prior year periods, by major product category. The percentage change reflects only industry retail unit sales results and is derived from flash, or preliminary actual, data of the U.S. Association of Equipment Manufacturers (‘AEM’) and of the Canadian Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute (‘CFIEI’).

These industry data are based on unit sales as preliminarily reported by AEM and CFIEI member companies and include most, but not all, of the equipment sold in each of the categories. The data are subject to revision from time to time and caution should be maintained when using the data for any purpose. Actual results will vary and may not be known for some time. Over time, industry results will be adjusted to reflect actual sales differences, reclassifications, or other factors. Retail unit sales will fluctuate from month to month due to several factors, including timing of new products and new product introductions, product availability, and sales programs. CNH Global N.V.’s performance for the same periods is described relative to the change in industry results.

Also included in the table are indicators of North American dealer inventory levels. Industry data are derived from the flash, or preliminary actual, data of the AEM and CFIEI and expressed as the number of months of inventory on hand, based on the simple average of the previous 12 months retail unit sales results. CNH Global N.V.’s dealer’s inventory levels for the same periods are described relative to the industry levels.

This information reflects point-in-time data that is not necessarily representative of either the market nor of CNH Global N.V.’s relative performance going forward, nor does it reflect or imply any forward-looking information regarding the market or CNH Global N.V.’s relative performance in that market.

Copies of the relevant Agricultural Flash report from AEM and CFIEI follow the table.

 


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  CNH Global N.V.   May N.A. Activity
                 
 
SUMMARY OF NORTH AMERICAN RETAIL ACTIVITY

    Total North American   CNH RELATIVE PERFORMANCE
CATEGORY
  INDUSTRY
  (All Brands)
RETAIL UNIT SALES:
               
MONTH OF May 2004
               

Agricultural Tractors:
               
under 40 horsepower (2WD)
    (1.3 )%   down high single digits

40 to 100 horsepower (2WD)
    (8.1 )%   down mid single digits, slightly better than the industry

over 100 horsepower (2WD)
    (6.0 )%   down low double digits

4 wheel drive tractors
    (12.0 )%   down moderate double digits

Sub total tractors over 40 hp
    (7.9 )%   down high single digits, in line with the industry

Total Ag tractors
    (3.6 )%   down high single digits

Combines
    +72.9 %   up high double digits

Loader/backhoes
  up moderate double digits   up moderate double digits, moderately better than the industry

Skid Steer Loaders
  up high single digits   down mid single digits

Total Heavy
   
   Construction Equipment
  up moderate double digits   up high double digits

RETAIL UNIT SALES:
               
5 MONTHS, 2004
               

Agricultural Tractors:
         
under 40 horsepower (2WD)
    +10.5 %   down mid single digits

40 to 100 horsepower (2WD)
    +11.1 %   up mid single digits

over 100 horsepower (2WD)
    +22.2 %   up mid single digits

4 wheel drive tractors
    +14.2 %   up mid single digits

Sub total tractors over 40 hp
    +14.0 %   up mid single digits

Total Ag tractors
    +11.9 %   flat

Combines
    +14.3 %   down low double digits

Loader/backhoes
  up moderate double digits   up low double digits

Skid Steer Loaders
  up moderate double digits   up low double digits

Total Heavy
       
   Construction Equipment
  up high double digits   up moderate double digits, slightly less than the industry

DEALER INVENTORIES:
               
END OF April 2004
               

Agricultural Tractors:
               
under 40 horsepower (2WD)
  6.2 months supply   in line with the industry

40 to 100 horsepower (2WD)
  5.1 months supply   in line with the industry

over 100 horsepower (2WD)
  4.0 months supply   1/2 month more than the industry

4 wheel drive tractors
  2.7 months supply   1 month less than the industry

Total tractors
  5.6 months supply   in line with the industry

Combines
  4.5 months supply   more than 1 month more than the industry

Dated: June 23, 2004

 


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U.S. Ag Flash Reports


May 2004 Flash Report
U.S. Unit Retail Sales

(Report released 6/10/2004)


                                                         
                                                    April 2004
                            Y-T-D   Y-T-D               U.S. Field
Equipment
  May 2004
  May 2003
  % Chg.
  2004
  2003
  % Chg.
  Inventory
Farm Wheel Tractors - 2 Wheel Drive
                                                       
Under 40 HP
    16,068       16,441       (2.3 %)     54,839       49,839       10.0 %     67,031  
40 & Under 100 HP
    5,978       6,300       (5.1 %)     25,570       22,491       13.7 %     27,268  
100 HP & Over
    1,222       1,184       3.2 %     8,990       6,642       35.4 %     5,167  
Total - 2 Wheel Drive
    23,268       23,925       (2.7 %)     89,399       78,972       13.2 %     99,466  
Total - 4 Wheel Drive
    220       219       0.5 %     1,557       1,291       20.6 %     688  
Total Farm Wheel Tractors
    23,488       24,144       (2.7 %)     90,956       80,263       13.3 %     100,154  
Combines (Self-Propelled)
    372       248       50.0 %     1,490       1,369       8.8 %     1,629  

 


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(U.S. UNIT RETAIL SALES 2-4 WD TRACTORS & COMBINES GRAPH)

    These data are, in part, estimates that are subject to revisions when final detail data become available. Because of the seasonal nature of the industry, comparisons of monthly data from one period to another should be done with extreme caution. These data represent most, but not all, of the manufacturers in each product category being sold at retail in the fifty states and the District of Columbia.

Ag Flash Report is updated by the 15th of the month.

For further information, please contact Deb Carson at 414-298-4146.

To U.S. Ag Flash Report Archive >>

     
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Industry Trends

Canadian Ag Flash Reports


May 2004 Flash Report Canada Unit Retail Sales
(Report released 6/10/2004)

These data are, in part, estimates that are subject to revisions when final detail data become available. Because of the seasonal nature of the industry, comparisons of monthly data from one period to another should be done with extreme caution. These data represent most, but not all, of the manufacturers in each product category being sold at retail in the Provinces of Canada.


                                                                 
    May
  May YTD
  April
                                                    2004   2003
                                                    Canadian   Canadian
                                                    (Field)   (Field)
Equipment
  2004
  2003
  % Chg.
  2004
  2003
  % Chg.
  Inventory
  Inventory
Farm Wheel
Tractors -
2 Wheel Drive
                                                               
Under 40 HP
    974       824       18.2 %     2,457       2,002       22.7 %     3,545       4,025  
40 & Under 100 HP
    559       814       (31.3 %)     2,174       2,472       (12.1 %)     2,769       3,557  
100 HP & Over
    332       469       (29.2 %)     1,397       1,858       (24.8 %)     1,401       1,662  
Total - 2 Wheel Drive
    1,865       2,107       (11.5 %)     6,028       6,332       (4.8 %)     7,715       9,244  
Total - 4 Wheel Drive
    80       122       (34.4 %)     393       417       (5.8 %)     160       276  
Total Farm Wheel Tractors
    1,945       2,229       (12.7 %)     6,421       6,749       (4.9 %)     7,875       9,520  
Combines
(Self-Propelled)
    112       32       250.0 %     345       237       45.6 %     591       357  

Go To Canadian Ag Flash Reports Archive >>

     
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Click here to read our Legal and Privacy Information
Contact Us
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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

         
  CNH Global N.V.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Richard R. Dykhouse    
    Richard R. Dykhouse   
June 24, 2004    Assistant Secretary