Recovering sales of Fendt-built tractors in the North American market, thanks largely to the introduction of new 400-500 horsepower wheeled models, are expected to get a further shot in the arm with the launch of a new range of 300-415 horsepower models using similar hi-tech features, including a row crop version clearly targeting the Midwest Corn Belt.

Peter-Josef Paffen, vice president of AGCO operations in Germany, says increased shipments of tractors to North America will…