Tractor, Combine Sales Mixed As Farmers Remain Cautious

Sales of farm equipment across the United States and Canada showed mixed results in February.

New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows U.S. tractor sales dropped year over year, while combine sales posted a modest gain so far this year. Total U.S. tractor sales fell 12.2% last month, with the biggest drop coming in tractors under 100 horsepower. Combine sales in the U.S. slipped 12.6 for the month, but year-to-date sales are up more than 15%.

Breaking down the U.S. tractor market by horsepower:

Under 40 HP tractors declined 11.5% in February, with 6,014 units sold compared to 6,792 units last year.
40–100 HP tractors decreased 9.5%, totaling 2,738 units sold compared to 3,024 units in February2025.
100+ HP tractors experienced the steepest monthly decline, falling 25.8%, with 904 units sold compared to 1,218 units last year.
Four-wheel drive tractors were the only segment to post growth, increasing 11.3%, with 148 units sold in February.

Year-to-date tractor sales in the United States totaled 18,587 units, representing an 8.7% decline compared to 20,365 units sold during the first two months of 2025.

Sales Sluggish North Of The Border As Well

In Canada, tractor sales dropped 14.4% year-over-year, while combine sales surged more than 85%.

Breaking down the Canadian tractor market by horsepower:

Under 40 HP tractors declined 17.0% in February, with 689 units sold.
40–100 HP tractors decreased 3.0%, totaling 258 units sold.
100+ HP tractors declined 10.0%, with 180 units sold.

“Farmers remain focused on managing input costs while maximizing productivity,” said Curt Blades, senior vice president of industry sectors and product leadership at AEM. “While equipment purchases tend to follow broader farm income cycles, the long-term outlook for modernizing fleets and adopting advanced technologies remains strong.”

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