National & World Ag News Headlines Tractor, Combine Sales Were Up in September USAgNet - 10/11/2017 According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturer's monthly "Flash Report," the sale of all tractors in the U.S. in September 2017, were down 10% compared to the same month last year. Agri Marketing magazine reports that for the nine months in 2017, a total of 168,621 tractors were sold which compares to 163,162 sold thru September 2016 representing a 3% increase for the year. Two-wheel drive smaller tractors (under 40 HP) were down 9% from last year, while 40 & under 100 HP were down 8%. Sales of 2-wheel drive 100+ HP were down 25%, while 4-wheel drive tractors were up 25%. For the year, two-wheel drive smaller tractors (under 40 HP) are up 8% over last year, while 40 & under 100 HP were down 1%. Sales of 2-wheel drive 100+ HP are down 16%, while 4-wheel drive tractors are up 2%. Combine sales were up 6% for the month. Sales of combines for the year total 2,936 a decrease of 4% from 2016. Send this article to a friend Other National Headlines Mexico Signs Pact with EU; Still Talking with U.S., Canada Sorghum Prices Begin to Tumble in Wake of Chinese Tariffs State of Minnesota Issues Warning About Faulty Seed Arizona's Leafy Greens Industry Unites Around Romaine Outbreak ADM Opens New Enzyme Lab in California for Livestock Feed Weekly Outlook: Is Corn Setting Up for a Rally? Is Carbon Pricing Politically Feasible? Copyright © 2018 - USAgNet.com. All Rights Reserved.