U.S. and Canadian 4-Wheel-Drive Tractor Sales Rise Slightly in October 2026
MILWAUKEE (Nov. 11, 2026) – U.S. sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors rose 7.7% in October 2026 compared with October 2025, according to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Canadian 4-wheel-drive tractor sales also climbed 2.7% in the same period.
Total U.S. sales of agricultural tractors declined 0.5% while combine sales dropped 9.6% compared to the year before. Meanwhile in Canada, total tractors declined 4.2% while combine sales dropped 7.5% compared to the year before.
“October’s slight gains in 4-wheel-drive tractor sales are a welcome bright spot,” said Curt Blades, AEM Senior Vice President. “However, the agriculture market remains challenging with ongoing trade questions adding to this volatility. This industry is resilient and its commitment to modernizing equipment and adopting innovative technologies is strong.”
The Ag Tractor and Combine reports are released every month and can be found on the AEM Market Share Statistics page. The U.S. report can be downloaded from this page, while the Canadian report is available for download here.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is the North American-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers, with more than 1,100 companies and more than 200 product lines in the agriculture and construction-related industry sectors worldwide. The equipment manufacturing industry in the United States supports over 2.2 million jobs and contributes $415 billion to the economy every year.