Over the course of two days, tractor manufacturers had the opportunity to present their candidates to the international jury, composed of 25 journalists from 25 countries. The event was made possible with the support of BKT, the exclusive sponsor of TotY.
This year, 17 of the world's leading tractor manufacturers will compete with a total of 21 tractors across various TotY categories, showcasing their latest innovations and technological advancements. The categories and contenders are below.
CATEGORIES
TotY HighPower
Dedicated to high-power tractors with more than 300 horsepower, this category features formidable contenders:
- JCB 8830 iCON
- New Holland T7.340 HD
- Massey Ferguson 9S.425
- Case IH Quadtrac 715 ASF Connect
- Valtra S416
TotY MidPower
For tractors with power ranging between 150-280 horsepower, the competition is fierce:
- Claas Arion 660
- Case IH Puma ASF Connect CVXDrive
- McCormick X7.624 VT-Drive
- Valtra N175 Direct
- Fendt 620 Vario
TotY Utility
This category is for multipurpose tractors with power between 70-150 horsepower and maximum operating weight of 9,000kg. Finalists are:
- Massey Ferguson
- Steyr 4120 Plus
- Lindner 70 LDrive
- Hattat T4125
- Fendt e107 Vario
- Tafe 7515
TotY Specialized
This is focused on tractors over 40 horsepower for orchards, vineyards, hills and mountains. The following tractors are competing for the award:
- Yanmar YT359
- Antonio Carraro Tony 8900 TRG
- Keestrac/Rigitrac B1e/SKE 40
- Landini Trekker 4
- Ferrari E-Astral
TotYBot
A new addition this year, the TotYBot category focuses on robotic tractors without cabins, equipped with three-point hitch, PTO, or electric power transfer to implements. These tractors must be available in the European Market and have a minimum Technical Readiness Level (TRL) of 8. Candidates will undergo a different evaluation process, contenders for this new TotY category will be:
- Agxeed 5.115T2
- Autoagri ICS 20
- Field Robotics Hammerhead
- Black Shire RC 3075
TotY Sustainable
By the end of July, the jury will select up to five finalists from all the presented tractors. This category evaluates environmental impact, including emissions and on-board technology that enhances operational efficiency, active and passive safety, and fuel consumption reduction.
Grand finalé at EIMA International
The TotY 2025 winners will be revealed on November 6, 2024, during the opening day of EIMA International. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness the technological marvels of the finalist tractors in the outdoor area, with two daily parades featuring detailed descriptions by an expert speaker.
TotY chair, Fabio Zammaretti said: “I’m extremely satisfied with the high level of tractors competing for the TotY Awards 2025. Every year tractor manufacturers surpass themselves, offering increasingly innovative, efficient and sustainable machines. This year is no exception, with a range of tractors representing the best of modern agricultural technology. Our jury will have a challenging task selecting the winners, given the exceptional calibre of the participants.”