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By Pattison Media

Canadian and U.S. agricultural tractor and combine sales show mixed results in February 

Mar 11, 2026 | 3:58 PM

Sales of agricultural tractors and combines in Canada and the United States showed mixed results in February as farmers continue to evaluate capital purchases amid changing commodity prices and interest rate pressures. 

According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Canadian and U.S. sales of agricultural tractors declined across most horsepower categories in February compared to the same month last year, while combine sales posted modest growth.  

Total farm tractor sales in Canada declined 14.4 per cent in February, with 1,217 units sold compared to 1,421 units in February 2025. Year-to-date tractor sales are down 3.3 per cent, with 2,639 units sold through February compared to 2,730 units during the same period in 2025.  

In the United States, agricultural tractor sales declined compared to February 2025, with the most significant declines occurring in the under-100 horsepower categories. Total farm tractor sales in the U.S. dropped 12.2 per cent in February, with 9,804 units sold compared to 11,167 units in February 2025. 

Curt Blades, AEM senior vice president of industry sectors and product leadership, said farmers remain focused on managing input costs while maximizing productivity. 

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“While equipment purchases tend to follow broader farm income cycles, the long-term outlook for modernizing fleets and adopting advanced technologies remains strong,” Blades said. 

Combine sales in Canada remained steady in February with 89 units sold, matching February 2025 totals. Year-to-date combine sales reached 204 units, representing an 85.5 per cent increase.   

Combine sales in the United States declined 12.6 per cent in February, with 159 units sold compared to 182 units last year. However, year-to-date combine sales increased 15.4 per cent. 

As far as the industry outlook is concerned, Blades said equipment sales tend to fluctuate with farm income cycles, however, the agriculture industry continues to invest in technologies that improve efficiency, sustainability, and operational productivity. 

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com