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U.S. Equipment Sales Reports (AEM Data)

Monthly updates on U.S. tractor and combine sales based on official data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Track market trends, segment performance, and year-over-year changes.

This section compiles all AEM-based reports covering the U.S. agricultural machinery market, including tractors and combines. The data provides a consistent view of equipment demand and investment trends across the industry.

For readers seeking more detailed insights into the tractor segment, see our U.S. tractor market analysis within the Global Tractor Markets section.

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U.S. tractor sales totaled 19,914 units in April 2026, down 11.3% year-over-year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The decline was driven by continued weakness in high-horsepower equipment, while lower segments also posted softer results.

U.S. Tractor Sales Fall 11.3% in April, AEM Reports

U.S. self-propelled combine sales totaled 428 units in April 2026, up 3.4% year-over-year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The increase contrasts with the broader slowdown in the tractor market, signaling more stable demand in the high-value harvesting segment.

U.S. Combine Sales Rise 3.4% in April, AEM Reports

U.S. tractor sales totaled 15,061 units in March 2026, down 9.1% year-over-year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The decline was driven by a sharp drop in high-horsepower segments, reflecting weaker investment activity among U.S. farmers.

U.S. Tractor Sales Fall 9.1% in March, AEM Reports

U.S. combine sales totaled 180 units in March 2026, down 25.3% year-over-year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The sharp decline highlights a significant slowdown in high-value equipment demand across the U.S. agricultural sector.

U.S. Combine Sales Drop 25.3% in March, AEM Reports

U.S. tractor sales totaled 9,804 units in February 2026, down 12.2% year-over-year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The decline extended the softer demand trend seen at the start of the year, with continued weakness in high-horsepower equipment.

U.S. Tractor Sales Fall 12.2% in February, AEM Reports

U.S. self-propelled combine sales totaled 159 units in February 2026, down 12.6% year-over-year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The decline follows a strong January and reflects the continued volatility of the high-value harvesting equipment market.

U.S. Combine Sales Fall 12.6% in February, AEM Reports

U.S. tractor sales totaled 8,771 units in January 2026, down 4.7% year-over-year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The decline was driven by continued weakness in high-horsepower equipment, while mid-range tractors posted modest growth.

U.S. Tractor Sales Fall 4.7% in January, AEM Reports

U.S. self-propelled combine sales totaled 163 units in January 2026, up 68.0% year-over-year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The sharp increase marks a strong start to the year for the high-value harvesting equipment segment.

U.S. Combine Sales Jump 68.0% in January, AEM Reports

U.S. tractor sales totaled 14,581 units in December 2025, down 14.8% year-over-year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The decline capped a weaker second half of the year, with sharp contractions in high-horsepower equipment categories.

U.S. Tractor Sales Fall 14.8% in December, AEM Reports

U.S. self-propelled combine sales totaled 422 units in December 2025, down 4.3% year-over-year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The result reflects a softer finish to the year in the high-value harvesting equipment segment.

U.S. Combine Sales Fall 4.3% in December, AEM Reports

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John Deere Expands 8R Series Update to Mid-Range Models

India continued to strengthen its position as the world's largest tractor market in 2026, surpassing 557,000 units produced during the first five months of the year. The country also recorded its highest monthly sales volume of the year in May, supported by robust domestic demand and growing exports.

India Extends Its Dominance in the Global Tractor Market

John Deere has introduced a major update to its 6R tractor range, one of the company's most popular product lines globally. Starting in 2027, the revamped Series will comprise six models ranging from 180 HP to 260 HP, featuring a redesigned cab, a new Full Powershift transmission, and several performance and comfort upgrades.

John Deere Unveils Next-Generation 6R Tractor Series with New e19 Full Powershift Transmission

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