It’s not uncommon for tractor manufacturers to strike co-production and marketing agreements, but a deal between Claas and Same Deutz-Fahr for tractors in the 70-110 horsepower range appears to have greater strategic significance than usual.

Claas has embarked on an intensive investment and expansion program aimed at significant growth over the next 5 years. It plans to increase revenues by 6-16% across major regions of the world, and by as much as 30% in Asia/Pacific.

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