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AEM Data Says Unit Sales of 4WD, Row-Crop Farm Tractors Continue Growth in August

Heavy duty row crop tractor unit sales continued to increase in the U.S., while overall farm tractor unit sales in the U.S. and Canada declined in August, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).

In the U.S., 100+ horsepower 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 overall growth among tractors happened in 4WD units, growing more than 20% in August.

“North American row-crop farmers continue to add and adopt new technology to their equipment fleets to help reduce costs and improve yields,” said Curt Blades, senior vice president, industry sectors and product leadership at AEM. “The appeal of the newer equipment centers on improved fuel efficiency, better GPS technology and improved automation features, which is why farmers are continuing to make these investments.”

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