Six machines from five manufacturers earned top honors at EIMA 2026, with CLAAS taking two awards and autonomous technology, alternative fuels and advanced transmissions sharing the spotlight.

The winners of the 2027 Tractor of the Year awards have been announced at EIMA International in Bologna, Italy, recognizing six machines across categories ranging from high-horsepower field tractors to autonomous equipment.

An international jury of agricultural machinery journalists selected the winners from 23 nominated tractors, evaluating performance, innovation, efficiency, operator comfort and practical applications. CLAAS emerged as the only manufacturer to win twice, while STEYR, Massey Ferguson, New Holland and AgXeed each claimed one award.

Meet the Six Winners

HighPower | STEYR 6440 Cervus CVT

The STEYR 6440 Cervus CVT earned the HighPower award, recognizing tractors producing more than 300 horsepower. The Austrian manufacturer’s new flagship delivers up to 435 horsepower from an 8.7-liter FPT Cursor 9 engine, paired with an S-Control continuously variable transmission.

Designed for demanding fieldwork and transport, the Cervus offers up to 360 liters per minute of hydraulic flow and a rear hitch lifting capacity of 14,350 kilograms (approximately 31,600 pounds). The award recognizes its combination of power, hydraulic capability and electronic control.

MidPower | Massey Ferguson 7S.245 Mark 2

Massey Ferguson captured the MidPower award with its updated 7S.245 Mark 2, a versatile tractor designed for applications ranging from tillage to transport.

Its 7.5-liter AGCO Power CORE75 engine produces up to 256 horsepower, working with a Dyna-VT continuously variable transmission. The tractor also offers hydraulic flow of up to 190 liters per minute and a rear lifting capacity of approximately 21,200 pounds.

The jury highlighted its balance of performance, efficiency and operator comfort.

Utility | CLAAS Arion 4.150 CMATIC

CLAAS earned its first award with the Arion 4.150 CMATIC, introduced at EIMA 2026. Powered by a 4.5-liter Cummins engine producing up to 150 horsepower, the tractor brings technology typically associated with larger machines into the utility segment.

Its standout feature is Auto Load Anticipation, a self-learning system that predicts changes in engine load and adjusts transmission response accordingly. Combined with a CMATIC continuously variable transmission, the technology is intended to improve operating smoothness and efficiency.

Specialized | CLAAS Nexos 2.120 CMATIC

CLAAS completed its double victory with the Nexos 2.120 CMATIC, designed for vineyards, orchards and other specialty-crop operations.

The compact tractor produces up to 120 horsepower from a 3.6-liter FPT engine and uses a CMATIC continuously variable transmission. The combination provides precise speed control for work in confined spaces, where maneuverability and smooth implement operation are especially important.

Sustainable | New Holland T7.270 Methane Power

New Holland’s T7.270 Methane Power received the Sustainable Tractor award for bringing alternative-fuel technology into a 270-horsepower tractor.

Its 6.7-liter FPT engine operates on compressed natural gas or biomethane, including fuel that can be produced from livestock manure and other agricultural waste. The tractor also features an Auto Command continuously variable transmission and New Holland’s Horizon Ultra cab.

For farms with access to biomethane production and fueling infrastructure, the technology offers a potential way to reduce dependence on conventional diesel fuel. However, the economics depend heavily on fuel availability and the cost of supporting infrastructure.

TotYBot | AgXeed AgBot T2 7 Series

The autonomous equipment award went to AgXeed’s AgBot T2 7 Series, a tracked agricultural machine designed to perform field operations without an onboard driver.

Powered by a 5.2-liter Deutz engine, the machine uses a diesel-electric drivetrain to provide traction and control. Operators can plan and supervise field operations through digital management systems, allowing the machine to perform assigned tasks autonomously.

Its selection reflects growing interest in agricultural robotics as manufacturers explore ways to address labor requirements and improve field efficiency.

What the Winners Tell Us About Tractor Technology

Although the six winners serve very different markets, several common themes emerge.

Continuously variable transmissions feature prominently among the conventional tractor winners, while electronic systems are becoming increasingly capable of adjusting engine and transmission performance automatically. Technology once reserved for premium high-horsepower machines is also moving into smaller utility and specialty tractors.

Meanwhile, New Holland and AgXeed represent two different directions for agricultural innovation. One focuses on changing how tractors are fueled, while the other changes how they are operated.

For American farmers, these awards offer a look at technologies being developed for the global market. Availability, configurations and support networks vary by region, so an EIMA award should not be mistaken for a confirmed U.S. product launch.

The 2027 winners suggest that the next generation of tractors will be judged by more than horsepower alone. Efficiency, automation, precision and the ability to perform specific jobs effectively are becoming just as important.