Combine and Tractor Sales Fall in September

U.S. sales of ag tractors dropped by 19% in September of this year compared to September 2023.  New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers said combine sales also fell during the month, dropping 41% compared to last year.  The 100-plus horsepower tractor segment fell the most from last year, dropping almost 27% in September of 2024 compared to last year. Four-wheel-drive tractors were the segment’s only gain, selling 1.7% more year-to-date from January through September 2024.

“September’s ag tractor and combine sales follow a summer that showed a cyclical slowdown in sales,” said AEM senior vice president Curt Blades. “These declines point to the overall softness in the ag economy.”

It wasn't just the United States that saw a drop in September.  Sales of ag tractors in Canada also dropped in September 2024, finishing the month 25 percent behind the total sales in September 2023. Combine sales in Canada fell 52 percent compared to last year.

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