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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.