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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 October, 2004.

CNH GLOBAL N.V.

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

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(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.)

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     (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.)

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CNH GLOBAL N.V.

Form 6-K for the month of October, 2004

List of Exhibits:

1.   Registrant’s Summary North American Retail Unit Sales Activity For Selected Agricultural and Construction Equipment, During the Month of September and Cumulative for 9 Months, 2004, And Indicators of North American Dealer Inventory Levels for Selected Agricultural Equipment at the End of August 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 September and Cumulative for 9 Months, 2004,
And Indicators of North American Dealer Inventory Levels for Selected Agricultural
Equipment at the End of August 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 or 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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Page 2   CNH Global N.V.   September N.A. Activity
         
         
 
SUMMARY OF NORTH AMERICAN RETAIL ACTIVITY

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

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

 
40 to 100 horsepower (2WD)
  +7.4%   up low double digits, moderately better than the industry

 
over 100 horsepower (2WD)
  +11.5%   flat

 
4 wheel drive tractors
  (19.9)%   down mid single digits, significantly better than the industry

 
Sub total tractors over 40 hp
  +7.1%   up low double digits, slightly better than the industry

 
Total Ag tractors
  +2.6%   up low single digits, in line with the industry

 
Combines
  +45.0%   up high double digits, slightly better than the industry

 
Loader/backhoes
  up high single digits   up moderate double digits, significantly more than the industry

 
Skid Steer Loaders
  up low double digits   up low double digits, slightly more than the industry

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

 
RETAIL UNIT SALES:
       
9 MONTHS, 2004
       

 
Agricultural Tractors:
       
under 40 horsepower (2WD)
  +7.6%   up low single digits

 
40 to 100 horsepower (2WD)
  +14.0%   up low double digits, in line with the industry

 
over 100 horsepower (2WD)
  +29.2%   up moderate double digits, moderately less than the industry

 
4 wheel drive tractors
  +17.7%   up moderate double digits, moderately better than the industry

 
Sub total tractors over 40 hp
  +17.1%   up low double digits, in line with the industry

 
Total Ag tractors
  +11.2%   up low double digits, in line with the industry

 
Combines
  +39.3%   up moderate double digits, significantly less than the industry

 
Loader/backhoes
  up moderate double digits   up moderate double digits, in line with the industry

 
Skid Steer Loaders
  up low double digits   up low double digits, slightly less than the industry

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

 
DEALER INVENTORIES:
       
END OF AUGUST 2004
       

 
Agricultural Tractors:
       
under 40 horsepower (2WD)
  5.0 months supply   1/2 month higher than the industry

 
40 to 100 horsepower (2WD)
  5.1 months supply   1/2 month higher than the industry

 
over 100 horsepower (2WD)
  4.3 months supply   in line with the industry

 
4 wheel drive tractors
  3.5 months supply   1 month lower than the industry

 
Total tractors
  5.0 months supply   1/2 month higher than the industry

 
Combines
  5.0 months supply   > 1 month higher than the industry

 

Dated: October 19, 2004

 


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U.S. Ag Flash Reports


September 2004 Flash Report
U.S. Unit Retail Sales

(Report released 10/11/2004)


                                                         
                                                    August 2004
    September   September           Y-T-D   Y-T-D           U.S. Field
Equipment
  2004
  2003
  % Chg.
  2004
  2003
  % Chg.
  Inventory
Farm Wheel Tractors - 2 Wheel Drive
                                                       
Under 40 HP
    10,366       10,501       -1.3       109,807       102,690       6.9       55,584  
40 & Under 100 HP
    5,808       5,384       7.9       53,435       46,099       15.9       28,361  
100 HP & Over
    1,132       972       16.5       14,389       10,112       42.3       6,158  
Total - 2 Wheel Drive
    17,306       16,857       2.7       177,631       158,901       11.8       90,103  
Total - 4 Wheel Drive
    190       236       -19.5       2,379       1,939       22.7       998  
Total Farm Wheel Tractors
    17,496       17,093       2.4       180,010       160,840       11.9       91,101  
Combines (Self-Propelled)
    995       661       50.5       4,689       3,257       44.0       2,352  

 


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(LINE 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


September 2004 Flash Report Canada Unit Retail Sales
(Report released 10/11/2004)

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.


                                                                 
    September
  September YTD
  August
                                                    2004   2003
                                                    Canadian   Canadian
                                                    (Field)   (Field)
Equipment
  2204
  2003
  % Chg.
  2004
  2003
  % Chg.
  Inventory
  Inventory
Farm Wheel
Tractors -
2 Wheel Drive
                                                               
Under 40 HP
    527       443       19.0       5,155       4,201       22.7       2,979       3,065  
40 & Under 100 HP
    489       478       2.3       4,223       4,469       -5.5       3,147       3,305  
100 HP & Over
    166       192       -13.5       2,374       2,864       -17.1       1,559       1,716  
Total - 2 Wheel Drive
    1,182       1,113       6.2       11,752       11,534       1.9       7,685       8,086  
Total - 4 Wheel Drive
    15       20       -25.0       498       506       -1.6       166       236  
Total Farm Wheel Tractors
    1,197       1,133       5.6       12,250       12,040       1.7       7,851       8,322  
Combines
(Self-Propelled)
    191       157       21.7       1,156       939       23.1       640       397  

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.

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

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

Go To Canadian Ag Flash Reports Archive >>

     
© AEM 2004 — Association of Equipment Manufacturers
  Headquarters Office
Toll Free: 866-AEM-0442   111 E. Wisconsin Ave. Suite 1000
Click here to read our Legal and Privacy Information   Milwaukee, WI 53202-4806
Contact Us   Phone: 414-272-0943 Fax: 414-272-1170

 


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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   
October 19, 2004    Assistant Secretary