AGCO posted net sales of about $2 billion during the second quarter of 2020, down approximately 17.2% vs. the same period a year earlier. Net sales for the second quarter were approximately $2 billion, a decrease of approximately 17.2% compared to the second quarter of 2019.
2019 is developing into a very unique year for equipment sales. For the past several decades the under 40 horsepower class of tractors represented more than 50% of the total tractors sold in the U.S. In 2019, we expect this class of tractors will represent between 62-65% of the total tractors sold as sales for the larger tractors slide even more.
Australian farm machinery dealers are experiencing contrasting fortunes as some see improvement on last year’s reduced volumes while others record a continuing decline in orders.
Dealers report that first quarter sales trends were negatively impacted by wet and cold weather, with only 2 of 6 regions showing sequential improvement from the fourth quarter of 2018.
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