Six machines have been named winners of the 2027 Tractor of the Year awards, presented at EIMA International. The six winners were chosen by a jury of 26 journalists from across Europe following a technical evaluation. The competition began in June in Naples with the ‘Let the Challenge Begin’ event and concluded at EIMA.
TotY HighPower – Steyr 6440 Cervus CVT
Developed for modern large-scale farming operations, Steyr says the Cervus CVT brings together high horsepower, compact dimensions and manoeuvrability in a package designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s professional farming businesses.
Available with outputs from 360hp to 435hp, the range balances power and versatility across a wide variety of applications, from heavy draft work to transport and PTO-driven operations. Key features include a new four-range 60kph S-Control CVT transmission, optional central tyre inflation technology (CTIS) for improved traction, reduced soil compaction and enhanced transport efficiency, an independent suspended front axle and a premium cab environment.
“It’s fantastic to see the STEYR Cervus CVT recognised with the Tractor of the Year 2027 HighPower award,” says Markus Putz, product marketing at Steyr. “The Cervus CVT was developed to deliver the power, productivity and efficiency required by today’s professional farming businesses while maintaining the comfort and ease of operation expected from a STEYR tractor. This award confirms that the innovations built into the range are delivering real value for operators and are being recognised by some of the most respected experts in the agricultural machinery industry.”
TotY MidPower – Massey Ferguson MF 7S.245 Mark 2
The 7S Mark 2 Series is comprised of six tractors from 170hp to 245hp with full production and first deliveries due to begin in spring 2027. The current 7S models will remain in the lineup.
“With the MF 7S Mark 2, we are expanding our tractor offering with models that bridge the gap in terms of size and power between the MF 7S and MF 8S Xtra series,” says Jérôme Aubrion, director marketing, Massey Ferguson Europe & Middle East.
Key changes over the 7S include a new AGCO Power engine, standard Dyna-VT transmission and a redesigned cab. It is also the first Massey Ferguson range fitted at the factory with PTx FarmEngage, AGCO’s mixed-fleet management software, which uses the tractor’s telemetry for remote fleet monitoring.
The new 7.5-litre, six-cylinder AGCO Power engine uses a single turbo and has 25% fewer parts than its predecessor, a change the OEM says improves long-term reliability. It also meets Stage V emissions standards without exhaust gas recirculation.
Torque stays flat between 800rpm and 1,500rpm on all models, and maximum power is available across a wide speed band which removes the need for engine power management. Early field tests have also shown improved fuel efficiency. The 410-litre fuel tank and 56.5-litre AdBlue tank are 25% and 88% larger respectively than on the MF 7S.
The two-range Dyna-VT transmission offers a top speed of 57km/h and adds ParkLock and an emergency brake. A four-speed PTO is standard, alongside closed-centre, load-sensing hydraulics with maximum flows of 110, 150 or 190 litres/min.
The wheelbase has grown from 2.88m on the MF 7S to 2.95m, which Massey Ferguson says reduces the front ballast needed for large rear implements without compromising stability. A new front axle gives a 5.3m turning radius, while a 14-tonne gross vehicle weight allows heavier implements to be transported within legal limits. BKT has developed two 2m-diameter rear tyres for the series from its Agrimax V-Flecto range.
The cab is a reworked version of the MF 8S design, with 3.4m³ of interior space and 6.6m² of glass. The Protect-U layout leaves a 24cm gap between the engine and the cab, reducing noise, vibration and heat.
The Datatronic 6 12in touchscreen has a redesigned interface for accessing key settings and can display up to four camera feeds at once, from front and rear cameras plus two further units that can be mounted on the tractor, trailers or implements. LED lighting is standard, with four upgrade packages offering up to 27 LEDs – eight on the bonnet and 19 on the cab.
“It features the largest cab in its segment, new-generation interfaces and seamless integration with the PTx FarmEngage ecosystem,” says Aubrion. “Together with extensive customisation possibilities offered through MF By You, the MF 7S Mark 2 is designed to help farmers work more efficiently while tailoring the machine to their specific needs.”
TotY Utility – Claas Arion 4.150 Cmatic
A clean-sheet development positioned alongside the existing Arion 400, the Arion 4 Cmatic, unveiled at EIMA, is a four-model range of 120–160hp tractors that Claas describes as its “smallest large tractor”.
Each model is powered by a latest-generation Cummins 4.5l four-cylinder engine producing up to 160hp and up to 646Nm, with peak power and torque sustained across a rev band of around 500rpm and available from about 1,100rpm. The unit is Cummins’ new F4.5 Structural engine, whose cast-iron block, sump and gear housing form part of the tractor chassis rather than being conventionally mounted. Cummins says this reduces machine weight while increasing strength and durability, and that the narrow engine profile frees space for front-wheel articulation, allowing Claas to adopt a sloped nose for visibility and a slimmer sump for manoeuvrability. The Stage V-certified engine uses common-rail injection and a single electronic control module for engine and aftertreatment, runs without cooled exhaust gas recirculation, and offers oil-drain intervals of up to 600 hours.
Drive is through a newly developed continuously variable Cmatic transmission with power split from Claas Industrietechnik, giving a 50km/h top speed. Its adaptive drivetrain management, Auto Load Anticipation, anticipates load spikes – such as when the linkage is lowered during cultivation – and adjusts engine speed to compensate, while the Dynamic Power system automatically matches engine output to the task and distributes it across the transmission, power take-off, hydraulics and spool valves.
The range introduces a 2.8m³ Panoramic cab for all-round visibility, Smart Loading for automated front-loader operation, and Claas connect digital services. New to Claas connect is automatic documentation with profitability analysis, which generates entry suggestions from machine data – activity type, working time, fuel consumption and field maps – plus a cost-and-revenue analysis that lets farmers see, field by field, how a season’s work paid off and compare the profitability of different fields.
TotY Specialized – Claas Nexos 2.120 Cmatic
The Nexos 2.120 Cmatic is the 120hp range-topper in Claas’s four-model Nexos 2 Cmatic line of narrow tractors, built for work between vines and in orchards. External widths across the range run from 1.0–1.55m, with the engine and gearbox set deep in the chassis to aid stability on slopes and improve forward visibility. All four models use a 3.6l Stage V four-cylinder engine from FPT, rated here at 120hp (85–120hp across the range), with a 600-hour oil-change interval and a tank of up to 100l. The engine is approved for hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), which Claas says can be run with no loss of performance and cuts the fuel’s CO2 footprint by up to 90%.
Drive is through the continuously variable Cmatic transmission, giving stepless speeds from 0–40km/h and reaching its 40km/h top speed at 1,530rpm. The Claas drive controller’s Auto Mode matches engine speed and ratio to the task, with two electro-hydraulic ground-speed levers for field and road, speed control to 0.1km/h, and active standstill control to hold the tractor on slopes and in transport. An optional Proactiv front axle with multi-link suspension gives 80mm of travel in automatic, manual or deactivated modes, along with a steering-angle-dependent four-wheel-drive mode that Claas says reduces the turning radius by 8%.
The further-developed four-post cab has a category 4 filtration system, wide-opening doors and a level floor for easier access and more legroom. Direction can be changed three ways: the Revershift shuttle lever with park lock, the Cmotion control in the armrest, or the new Electropilot joystick to its right. On the M, L and XL versions the redesigned armrest carrying Cmotion and Electropilot is integrated into the air-suspended premium seat. Dynamic steering cuts lock-to-lock to 1.9 turns and switches off above 10km/h for road work, while the tilt-adjustable column carries a leather steering wheel shared with larger Claas machines up to the Xerion 12.
Working hydraulics deliver 110 l/min to up to 18 electro-hydraulic connections across the front, inter-axle and rear points, with up to four double-acting control units. Front and rear linkages lift up to 2,910kg and 2,930kg respectively. A four-speed rear power take-off with automatic PTO switches implements on and off, with 540E or 1,000rpm options at the front and ISOBUS at both ends, and the CSM headland management system stores four programmable sequences. Full LED lighting is fitted throughout, and the tractor is connected to Claas connect for digital services.
TotY Sustainable – New Holland T7.270 Methane Power
New Holland’s T7.270 Methane Power takes the Sustainable category, a 270hp tractor running on compressed natural gas or upgraded biomethane, including fuel produced from livestock manure and other organic materials. It extends the brand’s methane technology, previously seen on the T6.180 Methane Power, into a higher power band aimed at biomethane plant operators, large arable farms and contractors carrying out demanding field and transport work.
The tractor is powered by an FPT Industrial 6.7l six-cylinder NEF engine producing up to 1,159Nm of torque, which New Holland says matches its diesel equivalent. Drive is through the brand’s Auto Command continuously variable transmission, with a 750-hour service interval and, with an optional front-mounted range extender, up to 11 hours of transport autonomy. Built on the T7 platform, it carries the Horizon Ultra cab, IntelliView 12 display, SideWinder armrest and New Holland Intelligence connected services, with machine management and connectivity through the FieldOps portal.
For farms with suitable production or refuelling infrastructure, the tractor offers a route to cut reliance on fossil diesel in favour of renewable fuel produced on-farm. New Holland works with Bennamann, a UK clean-energy technology company that is part of CNH, on a circular model in which fugitive methane from livestock manure is captured, processed and refined for use as tractor fuel – an approach the brand says can help farms reduce emissions and move towards greater energy self-sufficiency.
“New Holland began investing in alternative fuels nearly two decades ago, because we believed agriculture could play an active role in producing renewable energy, not simply consuming it,” says Darragh Mullin, New Holland T7 long wheelbase global product manager. “With the T7.270 Methane Power, we have doubled down on that commitment by bringing methane technology to a tractor with the power, performance and versatility required for demanding work. This award is a strong endorsement of the potential of methane technology to support a more sustainable future for agriculture.”
TOTYBot – AgXeed AgBot T2 7 Series
The AgXeed AgBot T2 7 Series, a tracked, fully autonomous machine weighing just over eight tonnes, pairs a 230hp diesel-electric powertrain with the footprint of a lightweight tracked unit, which AgXeed says gives the output of a full-size tractor while limiting soil compaction.
The AgBot offers up to 170 l/min of hydraulic capacity, along with a 1,000rpm front power take-off. Its tracked design keeps ground pressure below 30kPa to preserve soil structure under load, according to AgXeed, and track widths adjust from 1.5m to 3.2m to suit different crops and field conditions. It is aimed at work ranging from deep tillage and heavy cultivation to large-area seeding and slope work.
Built for fully autonomous operation, the T2 7 Series uses the AgXeed Safety System, combining geo-fencing, obstacle detection and emergency protocols to work within defined field boundaries. The machine is connected through AgXeed’s TraxWise platform, which handles route pre-planning, live monitoring down to implement level, and automatic documentation of each task.
“Farming today demands that we think differently not just about technology, but about what really matters: the soil, the people, and the future we’re building. The T2 7 Series is our way of giving farmers real freedom. Freedom from limits, from complexity, and from compromise,” says Joris Hiddema, chief executive of AgXeed.
BKT returned as official sponsor of the awards for a sixth year, continuing its backing of the project. “The demand for mechanization and innovative technologies continues to grow in the agricultural sector. This annual event is a pivotal moment where supply and demand come together to drive a new phase of development and collaboration,” says Lucia Salmaso, managing director of BKT Europe. “Above all, it is an opportunity to look toward the future of agriculture, with a particular focus on soil conservation, Agriculture 4.0, autonomous vehicles, and all those solutions that will help make the sector increasingly efficient and sustainable.”
“For Tractor of the Year, the partnership with BKT represents much more than a sponsorship: it is a strategic cooperation built over the years on mutual trust and a shared vision of the future of agricultural mechanization,” says Fabio Zammaretti, president of Tractor of the Year. “BKT’s support allows us to continue developing the TotY project, strengthening its international reach and creating new opportunities for manufacturers, journalists, and industry leaders to meet and exchange ideas. The journey of this edition, which began in Naples with ‘Let the Challenge Begin’ and concluded today at EIMA, demonstrates once again how important it is to be able to count on a partner that believes in the value of innovation and in the continuous growth of our project.”
