According to the latest sales figures coming from the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers, large ag equipment sales grew year-over-year in August on significant growth from Canada and narrower declines in the U.S.
North American large ag equipment retail sales fell in March, with 4WD tractor sales down 6.4% year-over-year, combine sales down 23.9% and row-crop tractor sales down 9.5%, according to the latest figures released by the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.
Despite robust U.S. tractor sales in recent years, overall tractor sales remain far from their 2004 and 2005 peak. Nonetheless, in terms of dollars, ag equipment shipments remain strong and healthy.
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