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Sales Statistics for Tractors and Combine Harvesters in the Czech Republic in 2024
10. 2. 2025In 2024, a total of 2,442 tractors were registered in the Czech Republic. This statistic is based on official data from the Vehicle Register published by the Ministry of Transport and further processed by the Association of Agricultural Machinery Importers (SDZT).
Tractors Over 50 HP
In the category of tractors over 50 horsepower, which are primarily intended for agricultural use, 1,586 units were registered — a 16% decrease compared to 2023. John Deere remained the best-selling brand on the Czech market, maintaining a 19% market share. It was followed by Fendt (11%), CASE IH (11%), and New Holland (10%).
Registrations of Tractors Over 50 HP in 2024
| Brand | Units | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEERE | 303 | 19.1% |
| FENDT | 174 | 11.0% |
| CASE IH | 172 | 10.8% |
| NEW HOLLAND | 159 | 10.0% |
| MASSEY FERGUSON | 108 | 6.8% |
| ZETOR | 103 | 6.5% |
| CLAAS | 90 | 5.7% |
| KUBOTA | 87 | 5.5% |
| DEUTZ-FAHR | 86 | 5.4% |
| VALTRA | 66 | 4.2% |
| Other | 238 | 15.0% |
| Total | 1586 |
Compact Tractors (Up to 50 HP)
In the compact tractor segment (up to 50 HP), 856 units were registered, representing a 6% decrease compared to 2023. The top-selling brand in this segment was Indian manufacturer SOLIS, with a 27% market share, followed by Kubota (13%), Captain (10%), TYM (8%), and Czech manufacturer ŠÁLEK (6%).
Registrations of Tractors Up to 50 HP in 2024
| Brand | Units | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| SOLIS | 232 | 27.1% |
| KUBOTA | 115 | 13.4% |
| CAPTAIN | 89 | 10.4% |
| TYM | 71 | 8.3% |
| ŠÁLEK | 53 | 6.2% |
| KIOTI | 50 | 5.8% |
| JOHN DEERE | 48 | 5.6% |
| Other | 198 | 23.1% |
| Total | 856 |
Registrations by Power Category
The registration data shows that the largest year-over-year decline occurred in the high-power segment. While the drop in sales for tractors up to 150 HP was minimal, the market for tractors over 250 HP fell by 33%, indicating that large farms — the main buyers of high-powered machines — have significantly reduced their investments.
Tractor Registrations by Power Category (Units)
| Power Category | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–50 HP | 856 | 911 | 878 | 1061 | 618 | -6% |
| 50–150 HP | 909 | 959 | 1651 | 1454 | 1162 | -5% |
| 150–250 HP | 347 | 444 | 474 | 518 | 368 | -22% |
| 250+ HP | 330 | 495 | 359 | 318 | 277 | -33% |
| Total | 2442 | 2809 | 3362 | 3351 | 2425 | -13% |
Combine Harvesters and Forage Harvesters
The negative market sentiment also affected combine harvester and forage harvester sales.
Combine Harvesters
In 2024, Czech and Moravian farmers registered 126 combine harvesters, representing a one-third decline compared to the previous year. CLAAS was once again the market leader with a 37% market share, followed by New Holland (25%) and John Deere (22%).
Combine Harvester Registrations in 2024
| Brand | Units | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| CLAAS | 47 | 37.3% |
| NEW HOLLAND | 32 | 25.4% |
| JOHN DEERE | 28 | 22.2% |
| CASE IH | 8 | 6.3% |
| FENDT | 7 | 5.6% |
| MASSEY FERGUSON | 3 | 2.4% |
| SAMPO | 1 | 0.8% |
| Total | 126 |
Forage Harvesters
The decline was even more dramatic for forage harvesters, with only 17 units registered — a 56% drop year-over-year. John Deere led this category with a 41% market share, followed by Krone (29%), Claas (18%), and New Holland (12%).
Forage Harvester Registrations in 2024
| Brand | Units | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEERE | 7 | 41.2% |
| KRONE | 5 | 29.4% |
| CLAAS | 3 | 17.6% |
| NEW HOLLAND | 2 | 11.8% |
| Total | 17 |
“The development of the agricultural machinery market in the Czech Republic mirrored the situation in other European countries, where sales also declined in 2024. The main reason is the ongoing uncertainty in the agricultural sector, caused by low commodity purchase prices, high interest rates, and changes in subsidy policies,” says Tomáš Kvapil, Chairman of the Association of Agricultural Machinery Importers. He adds:
“We are entering 2025 with cautious optimism. Initial signals suggest that this year could bring a gradual recovery of investment activity in agricultural machinery.”
