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AGCO net sales down 24.8% year-over-year
Peter Thomas Keaveney
AGCO has reported net sales of $2.6 billion for the third quarter, a decrease of 24.8% compared to the third quarter of 2023.
16 October 2024 News
Negative trend continuing for new tractor sales
FTMTA registration data for the Republic of Ireland shows that 77 new tractors were registered in September, 31% less than in 2023. In the same month, 206 used tractors were imported.
16 October 2024 Viewpoints
Editorial: new tractor sales back 13%
It is clear all farmers are holding back on purchasing, not alone tractors but other investments also, until they get some clarity and vision on where businesses can go.
Claas strengthens UK digital business ahead of 'Connect' launch
Claas has made an investment to expand its digital business team to support both dealers and customers ahead of the launch of the Connect portal this October.
12 September 2024 News
WR Shaw to celebrate 40 years of tractor sales at the Ploughing
Looking back on his 40 years of tractor sales, Billy Shaw said that the Fiat 110-90 was the best tractor he has ever sold. The well-known dealer sold around 400 new 110-90s during their production.
11 September 2024 News
New tractor sales back 12% on 2023
Most recent FTMTA registration data for the Republic of Ireland shows that 111 new tractors were registered in August, 21% less than in 2023. Meanwhile, 203 used tractors were first-time registered.
11 September 2024 News
July tractor sales down 13%
The latest FTMTA registration data for the Republic of Ireland shows that 237 new tractors were registered during July, 13% less than July 2023, and taking the seven-month total to 1,527 units.
14 August 2024 News
AGCO’s 2024 net sales down 13.7%
AGCO has reported net sales of $3.2bn for the second quarter of 2024, a decrease of 15.1% compared to the second quarter of 2023.
7 August 2024 News
June tractor sales down 8%
The latest FTMTA registration data for the Republic of Ireland shows that 60 new tractors were registered during June, 8% less than June 2023, and taking the six-month total to 1,290 units.
17 July 2024 News
EU machinery market showing signs of stabilisation – CEMA
The latest CEMA market trends report shows that the European machinery industry has bottomed out and begining to stabilise after a 14 month continuous decline.
29 May 2024 News