Ag Equipment Sales in February Remain Positive Overall

(MILWAUKEE, WI) Sales of ag tractors and combines in the United States remained in the plus column for February, according to the latest sales data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Two-wheel-drive tractor sales grew 17 percent compared to February 2018, led by a 25 percent gain in small tractors (under 40 horsepower) and a seven percent gain for 40-100-HP tractors. Two-wheel drive tractors with more than 100 HP saw a decline in sales. Sales of four-wheel-drive tractors gained nearly 30 percent, year over year and self-propelled combine sales for February grew 22 percent.