It’s time to celebrate at Agritechnica, Hanover, for FPT. The jury of the award recognized:

• 2026 HighPower “Tractor of the Year®” (TotY) to the Claas Axion 9.450 Terra Trac, powered by FPT’s CURSOR 9 engine.
• 2026 Specialized “Tractor of the Year®” (TotY) to the New Holland T4.120 F Auto Command, powered by FPT’s F36 engine.
• 2026 Sustainable “Tractor of the Year®” (TotY) to the JCB New Fastrac 6300, powered by FPT’s N67 engine.

This year, out of 24 finalists with ICE engines across five categories, 10 are powered by FPT, confirming its position as one of the preferred engine suppliers for competing tractor manufacturers.

Launched in the 1998 by Italian magazine ‘Trattori’, the Tractor of the Year is an esteemed international award recognizing excellence in agricultural mechanization at global level. The 25-member jury, composed of independent journalists from the most influential agricultural magazines, websites, TV programs, and social media channels across Europe and representing 25 different countries, selected the winners after thorough field tests and in-depth analysis of the machines’ features.

This prestigious recognition further confirms FPT’s leadership as the largest independent powertrain manufacturer in the global agricultural sector. Every year, the company powers more than 110,000 agricultural vehicles worldwide, a testament to its strength and scale. In Europe alone, one in every three tractors and two out of five combines are equipped with FPT engines. Such results underline a long-standing heritage of innovation, rooted in Italy over a century ago and still guiding the evolution of agricultural segment.

 

HighPower Category – Claas Axion 9.450 Terra Trac powered by CURSOR 9

Tractor of the Year (TotY) 2026 in the HighPower category, the Claas Axion 9.450 Terra Trac powered by FPT’s CURSOR 9 engine, was chosen for its superiority in performance, the combination of power density, hydraulic capacity, and data-driven performance management, making it the most significant choice for large-scale agricultural operations.

The CURSOR 9 guarantees high performance in a compact layout and has been designed to be the right hand for highly intensive and demanding missions, while ensuring low operating costs and maximum productivity. CURSOR family is FPT’s flagship engine series for heavy duty off-road applications, covering a wide range of agriculture applications from 210 to 633 kW.

 

CURSOR 9 – Technical Specifications for Claas Axion 9.450 Terra Trac

Certification: Stage V / Tier 4 Final

No. of cylinders / valves: 6L / 4

Injection System: Common Rail

Turbocharger: VGT (TCA)

Displacement [liters]: 8.7

Bore x stroke [mm]: 117 x 135

Max power kW (HP) @ rpm: 330 (448) @ 1800

Max Torque [Nm] @ rpm: 1850 @ 1400

ATS: HI-eSCR2

 

Specialized Category – New Holland T4.120 F Auto Command powered by F36

Tractor of the Year (TotY) 2026 in the Specialized category, New Holland T4.120 F Auto Command powered by FPT’s F36, is the winner thanks to its precise power management through the Auto Command CVT and its PLM Intelligence connectivity, which enables remote diagnostics. The jury acknowledged the compact design and high level of technology as setting a new standard for vineyard and orchard applications.

The F36 represents the compact and flexible solution for light and midrange applications, combining high performance with low operating costs. It offers top performance in its category with a very compact layout, which is key for agriculture equipment applications in this size. The FPT innovative solutions reduce fuel consumption, minimizing costs and simplifying maintenance.

To fulfill Stage V emissions requirements, F36 features the Compact HI-eSCR2 system, a maintenance-free system marking a further step in FPT’s long-term SCR experience. While meeting Stage V emissions, Compact HI-eSCR2 aftertreatment does not require layout changes compared to previous Stage IV / Tier 4 Final, avoiding significant machine redesign, mainly with respect to the unchanged cooling requirements across emission stages.

 

F36 – Technical Specifications for New Holland T4.120 F Auto Command

Certification: Stage V / Tier 4 Final

No. of cylinders / valves: 4L / 4

Injection System: Common Rail

Turbocharger: WG (TCA)

Displacement [liters]: 3.6

Bore x stroke [mm]: 102 x 110

Max power kW (HP) @ rpm: 88 (120) @ 1900

Max Torque [Nm] @ rpm: 518 @ 1300

ATS: HI-eSCR2

 

Sustainable Category – JCB Fastrac 6300 powered by N67

FPT is proud to power the 2026 Sustainable Tractor of the Year® (TotY) awards winner, the JCB Fastrac 6300. Equipped with FPT’s advanced N67 engine, the prize embodies the brand’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge, sustainable powertrain technologies that combine high performance with reduced environmental impact, driving the future of eco-friendly agriculture.

The jury selected the JCB Fastrac 6300 for its ability to redefine the balance between performance, efficiency, and sustainability in high-speed tractors. It was recognized as an example of sustainable innovation focused on responsible productivity.

The FPT Industrial NEF family, as market leader in the powertrain sector, is designed for the most demanding missions of agricultural equipment and is testament to the brand’s technological excellence. Since 2001, over two million engines have been produced for a number of applications: agriculture, construction equipment, on-road, marine, and power generation. With class-leading performance in terms of power and torque, fuel efficiency, and reliability, the N67 stands out for its flexibility, featuring a six-cylinder configuration, with a wide range of options to customize the solution according to customer requirements.

 

N67 – Technical Specifications for JCB New Fastrac 6300

Certification: Stage V / Tier 4 Final

No. of cylinders / valves: 6L / 4

Injection System: Common Rail

Turbocharger: VGT (TCA)

Displacement [liters]: 6.7

Bore x stroke [mm]: 104 x 132

Max power kW (HP) @ rpm: 250 (335) @ 1950

Max Torque [Nm] @ rpm: 1398 @ 1400

ATS: HI-eSCR2