Tractor and Combine Sales Drop in the U.S. and Canada

According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, U.S. sales of tractors and combines declined in March 2026 compared to the previous year, signaling continued challenges in the agricultural economy.  Tractor sales fell 9.1%, while combine sales dropped 25.3% compared to March 2025.

AEM said the biggest drop in the U.S. came in 100-plus-horsepower tractors, which fell almost 25% in March.

The trend extended to Canada, where tractor sales decreased 16.3% and combine sales declined sharply by 61 percent year over year.

“These numbers reflect the overall softness in the ag economy,” said Curt Blades, senior vice president of industry sectors and product leadership at AEM. “Despite these declines in sales in 2026, the commitment to modernizing equipment and adopting innovative technologies remains strong, positioning the industry for long-term growth.”

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