tractor sales

Slight Rise in 4-Wheel-Drive Tractor Sales in May

Dan Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Economy, Industry

While total agriculture tractor sales in the U.S. dropped 11.5% in May compared to a year ago, sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors saw an increase of 9.4%. According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the increase follows a rise of 24% back in April compared to the year before, and the data also indicates year-to-date sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors are up 3.2%. …

Large Tractor Sales Increase for Second Month in a Row

Dan Agri-Business, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Economy

For the second straight month, unit sales of 100-plus horsepower ag tractors increased in the U.S. New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) notes March sales jumped 3.2 percent compared to last year, following February’s increase of 2.8 percent compared to 2023. “Seeing the continued growth in 100-plus horsepower tractor sales is a welcome sight as 2024 progresses, despite the softness in …

U.S. Tractor Sales Fell in 2023

Will Jordan General

According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), combine harvester sales closed 2023 ahead of 2022 levels, while almost all tractor segments saw declines in the U.S. Total U.S. farm tractor sales fell 5.1 percent in December compared to 2022, while year-to-date sales came in 8.7 percent lower than a year ago. The sub-40hp segment led losses …

Increase in 4-Wheel Drive Agriculture Tractor Sales Continues

Dan Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Economy

According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), unit sales of 4-wheel-drive agriculture tractors grew in the U.S. in November, which continues a strong final quarter of 2023.  In November, 4-wheel-drive tractors grew 72.6 percent year-over-year, the only segment to see growth for the month. Year-to-date, 4-wheel-drive tractor sales are up 38.2 percent, leading all segments in unit sales growth. “November …

Four Wheel Drive Tractor Sales Continued Growth Trend in October

Dan Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Economy

Unit sales of four wheel drive ag tractors continued growing in the U.S. in October, making a strong opening of the final quarter of 2023. The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) shows 4WD tractor sales in the U.S. grew year-over-year 12.6 percent, the only segment to see growth for the month. Year-to-date, 4WD tractor sales are up 36.2 percent, leading all segments in …

4WD Tractor Sales Surge in Third Quarter

Dan Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Economy

There was quite a surge in the sales of four-wheel drive tractors in the just ended third quarter. According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), 100+hp 2WD tractors and 4WD tractors grew year-over-year here in the U.S. Both segments, along with self-propelled combines remain positive for the year. But the biggest overall growth among tractors was …

U.S. Tractor Sales Growth Softens

Dan Agri-Business, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Economy

Self-propelled combine sales continued to increase in the U.S. while total farm tractor unit sales declined in July. The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says overall unit sales of U.S. combines rose almost 11 percent compared to July 2022, while tractor sales dropped five percent. The tractor decline was driven largely by the softness in the smaller horsepower …

Harvesters Continue Gains, Tractor Sales Stay near Average

Dan Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Economy

Combine harvester sales in the U.S. continue to grow while tractor unit sales stay close to their 5-year average according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Self-propelled combine sales grew 45 percent in March, but overall U.S. ag tractor unit sales continued to slide, despite gains in the 4WD segments, which were up 106 percent All other tractor …

U.S. Tractor Sales Start 2023 Lower

Dan Agri-Business, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Economy

U.S. ag tractor sales finished January 2023 in the negative, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Total U.S. ag tractor unit sales fell for January in all segments except one. 100-plus horsepower two-wheel-drive tractors actually grew 22.8 percent. U.S. combine sales continued its growth streak, climbing 132.7 percent year-over-year. Curt Blades of AEM says, …