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Canada/U.S. Tractor Sales Up In January, Combine Sales Decline

The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says overall ag tractor sales in the U.S. and Canada continued rising into January 2022, while combine harvesters slowed for the month.

U.S. total farm tractor sales gained 1.5 percent for the month of January compared to 2021, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales for the month fell 41.4 percent to 205 units sold. The 100+ horsepower 2WD segment led all segments with a 10.8 percent gain, followed by the sub-40 horsepower 2WD segment up 2 percent. Mid-range tractors between 40 and 100 horsepower fell 2.8 percent while articulated 4WD tractors inched down 0.4 percent.

In Canada, sales of tractors for the month of January were up 6.3 percent overall, led by 100+ horsepower units growing 26 percent, and articulated 4WD units growing 16.7 percent. Combine harvesters were also down in Canada, falling 30 percent to 49 units sold.

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