U.S. and Canadian Tractor and Combine Sales Drop in March 2026

Agricultural equipment sales decline year-over-year amid softness in the farming economy.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:34pm

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According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), total U.S. sales of agricultural tractors declined 9.1% and combine sales dropped 25.3% in March 2026 compared to the previous year. A similar trend was seen in Canada, where tractor sales fell 16.3% and combine sales dipped 60.6% year-over-year.

Why it matters

The decline in tractor and combine sales reflects an overall softness in the agricultural economy, though the industry remains committed to modernizing equipment and adopting innovative technologies to position itself for long-term growth.

The details

The monthly Ag Tractor and Combine reports from AEM show that while sales have dipped in the short term, the agricultural equipment industry is focused on investing in the latest technologies to drive future success.

  • The AEM data is for March 2026 compared to March 2025.

The players

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

A trade group representing the off-road equipment manufacturing industry, including agricultural tractors and combines.

Curt Blades

Senior vice president of industry sectors and product leadership at AEM.

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What they’re saying

“These numbers reflect the overall softness in the Ag economy. Despite these declines in sales in 2026, the commitment to modernizing equipment and adopting innovative technologies remains strong, positioning the industry for long-term growth.”

— Curt Blades, Senior vice president of industry sectors and product leadership

The takeaway

While the agricultural equipment industry has seen a short-term dip in tractor and combine sales, the long-term outlook remains positive as companies continue to invest in new technologies to drive innovation and growth in the farming sector.