AEM Releases April 2011 Machinery Sales Data

U.S. equipment sales of tractors and combines reported.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) reports monthly equipment sales for April 2011. Unit sales of tractors and combines are still below five-year averages but are above 2009 levels.

Sales of tractors above 100 hp and four-wheel-drive tractors grew in April 2011 compared with April 2010. For more, see the chart below or visit www.AEM.org.

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