EIMA International Bologna Open
Six agricultural tractors secured wins at the Tractor of the Year 2027 awards, decided on the opening day of EIMA International in Bologna, Italy, Revista Ferma reported.
An international jury evaluated 23 competing models across six categories, focusing on performance, innovation, efficiency, transmission technology, operator comfort, and agricultural applications, according to maquinac.com. The competition categories included HighPower, MidPower, Utility, Specialized, Sustainable TotY, and TotYBot, a segment dedicated to autonomous tractors.
Steyr and Massey Ferguson Win Power Categories
The Steyr 6440 Cervus CVT won the HighPower category for tractors above 300 HP, representing the Austrian brand’s most powerful tractor to date, maquinac.com reported. Powered by a six-cylinder FPT Cursor 9 engine with an 8.7-liter displacement, the machine delivers a maximum output of 435 HP and peak torque of 1,851 Nm.
The model also features an S-Control CVT transmission and a hydraulic system with a flow rate of 360 liters/minute, capable of lifting 14,350 kg. Meanwhile, the Massey Ferguson 7S.245 Mark 2 secured the MidPower award for tractors rated between 150 and 280 HP, featuring a six-cylinder AGCO Power CORE75 engine producing 256 HP and 1,184 Nm of torque, as noted by maquinac.com. The unit utilizes a Dyna-VT transmission and offers a lifting capacity of 9,600 kg.
Claas Secures Double Victory
Claas claimed two distinct category wins during the ceremony. The Claas Arion 4.150 CMATIC won the Utility award for tractors up to 150 HP, utilizing a four-cylinder 4.5-liter Cummins engine and Auto Load Anticipation technology, maquinac.com reported. The Claas Nexos 2.120 CMATIC won the Specialized award for vineyard and orchard machinery, equipped with a 120 HP four-cylinder 3.6-liter FPT engine and CMATIC transmission.
Alternative Fuel and Autonomous Machinery
New Holland won the Sustainable TotY category with the T7.270 Methane Power, while AgXeed claimed the TotYBot category with the AgXeed AgBot T2 7 Series, according to Revista Ferma and maquinac.com. BKT Tires participated as the official partner and sponsor for the sixth year.
The ceremony was attended by Lucia Salmaso, director general of BKT Europe, and Fabio Zammaretti, president of Tractor of the Year. Rajiv Poddar, director general of BKT, addressed the audience during the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of innovation and collaboration in shaping the future of agricultural mechanization, Revista Ferma reported.
Jury Evaluation Process
The winning models were selected by an independent jury composed of journalists specializing in agricultural machinery. Evaluators assessed the entries based on criteria including safety and overall sustainability, in addition to operational efficiency and technical performance, according to Revista Ferma.
Questions About Tractor of the Year Awards and Winners
When were the Tractor of the Year awards established?
The Tractor of the Year awards were launched in 1998, as reported by Revista Ferma.
How many tractor models competed in the 2027 edition?
A total of 23 tractor models from 18 brands competed across six categories at EIMA International, according to Revista Ferma.
What engine powers the Steyr 6440 Cervus CVT?
The Steyr 6440 Cervus CVT runs on a six-cylinder FPT Cursor 9 engine with an 8.7-liter displacement, delivering up to 435 HP, maquinac.com reported.
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