Tractor Sales Up Slightly in 2016

According to the latest numbers from the Association of Equipment Manufactures, American farmers bought more tractors in 2016, compared with 2015.  Through December, AEM says 2016 tractor sales were up 3%, totaling more than 211,000 compared to 205,000 sold last year.  For the year, two-wheel drive smaller tractors under 40 horsepower were up 12% over last year, while 40 and under 100 horsepower tractor sales were down 4%.

Sales of two-wheel drive 100-plus horsepower tractors were reported down 22%, while four-wheel drive tractors were down 26%.  Sales of combines for the year totaled 3,972, a decrease of 26% compared to 2015.

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