The 26th edition of Tractor of the Year (TotY) recently concluded in style at EIMA International 2024, celebrating the latest in innovative and sustainable tractors across the European market. For the fifth year running, BKT sponsored the prestigious event, underscoring its dedication to advanced technologies and sustainable practices aimed at transforming the future of agriculture.

TotY 2025 introduced a dynamic new format, complete with categories tailored to current industry demands. From February, a panel of 25 jurors—journalists from across Europe—began assessing the competitors, examining technical specs and conducting rigorous field tests. The first official event, 'Let the Challenge Begin', launched in Milan in June, where manufacturers presented their latest tractors, showcasing their capabilities and sustainability features.

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This year’s competition awarded prizes across six new categories:

  • TotY HighPower: Case IH Quadtrac 715, highlighting the growing importance of tractors with over 300 horsepower.
  • TotY MidPower: Fendt 620 Vario DP, for tractors balancing versatility and power at 150-280hp.
  • TotY Utility: Steyr 4120 Plus, recognising multipurpose tractors between 70 and 150hp.
  • TotY Specialised: Antonio Carraro Tony 8900 TRG, tailored for vineyards, orchards and rugged terrains.
  • Sustainable TotY: Fendt e107 Vario, awarding innovations with significant environmental benefits.
  • TotYBot: AgXeed 5.115T2, dedicated to autonomous, cabless robotic tractors, signalling a shift toward agricultural automation.

Reflecting on the competition, Lucia Salmaso, managing director of BKT Europe, commented: “This edition of TotY has once again highlighted the strength and dynamism of the agricultural sector, showing how innovation and sustainability have become increasingly central points in the European agricultural scenery.”

TotY president Fabio Zammaretti added: “The winners represent the future of agriculture thanks to solutions that combine efficiency, power, and respect for the environment."