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%. …

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Four-Wheel Drive Tractors See Jump in April Sales

Dan Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Economy

New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) shows sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors in the U.S. increased 24.1% in April compared to 2023. The report also notes that 4-wheel-drive tractor sales are up 1.9% in the U.S. year-to-date.  “The modest growth in agriculture 4-wheel-drive tractor sales in April 2024 is an indicator of resilience in the overall ag industry,” said AEM Senior Vice President Curt …

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 …

Slight Increase in January Sales of 4-Wheel Drive Tractors

Dan Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Economy

According to new numbers from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), unit sales of 4-wheel-drive agriculture tractors grew slightly in the U.S. during the first month of 2024. January data shows 4-wheel-drive tractors increased 1.4 percent year-over-year, the only segment to show growth last month. Overall unit sales of U.S. tractors were down 21.2 percent compared to January 2023 sales. “This slight …

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 …

Unit Sales of Four-Wheel Drive, Row Crop Tractors Continue to See Growth

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

While overall farm tractor unit sales in the U.S. declined in August, heavy duty row crop tractor unit sales continued to increase. This is according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). 100+hp 2WD tractors, and 4WD tractors were the only segments to grow year-over-year. Both those segments, along with self-propelled combines remain positive for the year. The biggest …

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 …

AEM Highlight Benefits of Precision Agriculture, Supports Ag Bills

Dan Agri-Business, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Legislative, Research, Technology

Many people in farming already know the benefits of precision agriculture but Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says a new study by the association aims to help the public understand. “What we attempted to do at AEM was to quantify those numbers to put them in a way that really would show the …