FPT powers to victory: Its engines are at the heart of three “Tractor of the Year” 2027 winners

• FPT engines power three winners of the 2027 Tractor of the Year awards in the HighPower, Specialized, and Sustainable categories.

• The STEYR 6440 Cervus CVT uses the CURSOR 9 engine, noted for high performance and durability in demanding agricultural tasks.

• The CLAAS Nexos 2.120 CMATIC is equipped with the compact F36 engine, designed for specialist crop applications with efficient fuel use.

• The NEW HOLLAND T7.270 Methane Power features FPT’s N67 NG natural gas engine, advancing sustainable farming with biomethane fuel.

• FPT maintains a strong global presence, supplying engines to one-third of European tractors and offering a wide range of powertrain solutions including natural gas and electric drivetrains.

The party can get started for FPT at EIMA in Bologna. The TotY jury awarded:

• 2027 HighPower “Tractor of the Year®” (TotY) to the STEYR 6440 Cervus CVT powered by FPT’s CURSOR 9 engine

• 2027 Specialized “Tractor of the Year®” (TotY) to the CLAAS Nexos 2.120 CMATIC powered by FPT’s F36 engine

• 2027 Sustainable “Tractor of the Year®” (TotY) to the NEW HOLLAND T7.270 Methane Power powered by FPT’s N67 NG engine

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In this year’s edition, the Brand was a major engine supplier of the tractors competing for the 2027 Tractor of the Year awards. In fact, out of the 28 finalist ICE tractors across 6 categories, 7 were equipped with FPT engines.

Launched in 1998 by Italian magazine ‘Trattori’, the prestigious annual TotY awards recognize the latest innovations throughout the international tractor sector. This year, the jury comprised 27 journalists, representing the most influential agricultural magazines, websites, TV programs, and social networks across Europe. The winners were selected after demanding field tests and comprehensive analysis of each tractor’s features.

This high-caliber accolade bolsters FPT’s leading position as the premier independent powertrain manufacturer in the global agricultural landscape. Annually, the brand equips over 110,000 agricultural units globally, showcasing its market reach and operational volume. Throughout Europe specifically, one in three tractors and two in five combine harvesters rely on FPT propulsion. These figures highlight a rich legacy of engineering excellence, pioneered in Italy more than a century ago, and continuously shaping the future of farming technology.

“From 50 up to 910 HP, with diesel and natural gas engines powering every from row tractors to open field tractors, our agricultural engines offer global manufacturers powerful, reliable, and forward-thinking solutions to succeed in all applications. Because FPT engines are made to excel,” says Mike Lopez, Portfolio & Product Off-Road Manager.

HighPower Category - STEYR Cervus CVT powered by CURSOR 9

The 6440 Cervus CVT, powered by FPT’s CURSOR 9 engine, was named Tractor of the Year® (TotY) 2027 in the HighPower category. This product’s award recognizes the design that combines high work capacity, advanced transmission technology and solutions for managing the most demanding tasks. The jury recognized the STEYR 6440 CERVUS CVT’s, manufactured in St. Valentin, Austria, compelling combination of power, hydraulic capacity and electronic control, with features suited to the needs of large farms and agricultural contractors. 

The CURSOR 9 delivers maximum performance within a compact footprint, and has been engineered specifically to handle heavy-duty, high-load missions while minimizing TCO and maximizing uptime. Positioned as FPT’s premier powertrain family for demanding off-road applications, the CURSOR lineup covers agricultural demands ranging from 210 to 633 kW.

Technical specifications for STEYR Cervus CVT

CURSOR 9

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: 320 (435) @ 1800

Max Torque [Nm] @ rpm: 1851 @ 1400

Dry Weight [kg]: 870

Dimensions [L x W x H, mm]: 1216 x 877.8 x 1071.3

ATS: HI-eSCR2

Full specifications are available on the FPT website.

Specialized Category - CLAAS Nexos 2.120 CMATIC powered by F36

Tractor of the Year® (TotY) in the Specialized category, the CLAAS Nexos 2.120 CMATIC powered by FPT’s F36 engine was chosen for was chosen for a design that integrates a continuously variable transmission into a tractor developed for specialist crops. The jury recognized the NEXOS 2.120 CMATIC as a significant step forward in specialist tractor design, combining compact dimensions, operational precision and advanced transmission technology to improve the management of work between crop rows. 

The F36 is the compact, high-flexibility solution for light- to mid-range applications, balancing top-tier performance with optimized operating costs. It delivers high power levels while maintaining an ultra-compact footprint – a critical factor for agricultural machinery in this segment. Furthermore, FPT’s proprietary efficiency technologies cut fuel consumption, reduce overall running costs, and streamline routine servicing. To comply with Stage V emissions standards, the engine incorporates the Compact HI-eSCR2 system, a maintenance-free solution building on FPT’s extensive SCR expertise.

Technical specifications for CLAAS Nexos 2.120 CMATIC 

F36

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) @ 2000

Max Torque [Nm] @ rpm: 466 @ 1500

ATS: compact HI-eSCR2

Full specifications are available on the FPT website.

Sustainable Category - NEW HOLLAND T7.270 Methane Power powered by N67 NG

Tractor of the Year® (TotY) 2027 in the Sustainable category, the NEW HOLLAND T7.270 Methane Power powered by FPT’s N67 NG engine was chosen for a solution that extends the use of alternative fuels to tractors designed for medium- to high-horsepower applications. The jury recognised the T7.270 Methane Power as a practical solution for diversifying energy sources in agriculture, combining performance and technology with the use of biomethane from sustainable supply chains.

Drawing on a 25-year legacy, unique expertise, and over 80,000 units deployed globally for on-road applications, FPT is pioneering natural gas integration for off-road markets, delivering tailor-made alternative fuel propulsion for agricultural machinery.

The 6.7-liter, six-cylinder N67 Natural Gas engine stands as the flagship alternative solution for high-demand farming applications. Matching conventional diesel engines in power output, torque density, durability, and service intervals, it guarantees full operational parity in the field.

Technical specifications for New Holland T7.270 Methane Power

N67 NG

Certification: Stage V / Tier 4 Final

No. of cylinders / valves: 6L / 4

Injection System: Multipoint injection

Turbocharger: WG (TCA)

Displacement [liters]: 6.7

Bore x stroke [mm]: 104 x 132

Max Power kW (HP) @ rpm: 199 (271) @ 1800

Max Torque [Nm] @ rpm: 1159 @ 1500

Dry Weight [kg]: 629

Dimensions [L x W x H, mm]: 985 x 600 x 1012

ATS: three-way catalyst

Full specifications are available on the FPT website.

FPT is a brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG), dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications. Over 8,000 people across ten production sites and ten R&D centers work for FPT all around the world. Active in nearly 100 different countries, its global sales and its Customer Service department supports all Brand customers. The extensive product offering includes six engine ranges with power outputs from 30 hp to over 1,000 hp, transmissions with torque up to 500 Nm, and front and rear axles from 2.45 to 32 tonne GAW (Gross Axle Weight). FPT offers the most complete line-up of natural gas engines for industrial applications on the market, with power outputs ranging from 50 to 520 hp. A dedicated ePowertrain division is accelerating the path towards net zero-emissions mobility, with electric drivelines, battery packs, and battery management systems. This extensive offering, and its strong focus on R&D, makes FPT a world leader in industrial powertrains and solutions. For more information, visit www.fptindustrial.com.