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Tractor salesdrop, but combine sales jump
Sales of all tractors in the U.S. dropped 21 percent in March compared to the same month last year. However, combine sales continuedstrong, up 33 percent in March and now 28 percent higher for the year.
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, four-wheel drive tractor sales were down nearly 18 percent in March and are now down nearly five percent in calendar year 2009.
Sales of two-wheel drive 100-plus horsepower tractors are down four percent this year compared to 2008. Sales of tractors under 100 horsepower are down about 25 percent for the year.
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