4WD Tractor Sales Down 17% in July 2013, Data Show

Meanwhile, combine sales have risen nearly 36% year-to-date.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has released its monthly sales report for the U.S. (for the full report, click here)

Total unit sales are about 2,000 units above the five-year average.

For the month of July 2013, total two-wheel drive tractor sales were up nearly 19% compared with data from 2012. Four-wheel-drive tractor sales fell nearly 18% to 411 units, while combine sales rose by 2%.

A year-to-date comparison shows total farm tractor sales are up nearly 13% and combine sales are up nearly 36%.

For more, visit www.AEM.org.


AgWeb-Logo crop
Related Stories
Machinery Pete tracks record auction prices for Case IH and John Deere equipment, while a 1957 Caterpillar D9 dozer finds new life after sitting abandoned for 24 years.
Strategic purchasing and smart financing can help farmers navigate today’s equipment landscape while protecting their long-term cash flow, says one industry expert.
How sharpening the point is allowing farmers to do more and use less
Read Next
As the Strait closure enters its tenth week, supply chain gridlock and policy hurdles suggest high input costs will persist through the 2027 planting season, according to Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer with StoneX.
Get News Daily
Get Market Alerts
Get News & Markets App