Tractor of the Year finalists announced
Fendt, Case IH and Deutz-Fahr are among the big names nominated for an award this yearThe prestigious Tractor of the Year awards has kicked off for 2017 with organisers releasing a list of shortlisted models across four categories.
In May this year, 13 tractor manufacturers and a judging panel comprising 24 journalists across Europe converged in Bologna, Italy, for the 'Tractor of the Year 2017: Let the challenge begin' event.
Tyre manufacturer Trelleborg is once again the official sponsor of the awards this year and has signed on to sponsor the event for the next four years.
"This event is a unique occasion for the tractor manufacturers to present their product innovations in front of the biggest independent European network focused on the development of agricultural mechanisation," says Tractor of The Year Awards chairman, Fabio Zammaretti.
"The popularity of the Tractor of the Year awards has grown significantly over the past couple of years, and this is demonstrated by the fact that every year a number of new brands participate in this event in a bid to become the new Tractor of the Year," says Trelleborg Agricultural and Forestry Tires president, Paolo Pompei.
The categories this year include 'Tractor of the Year 2017', 'Best of Specialised 2017', 'Best Utility 2017' and 'Best Design 2017'.
Category: Tractor of the Year 2017
Criteria: Open field tractors in production by September 2016.
Voting parameters: Engine, transmission, electronics (for tractor management – standard equipment), hydraulics, cab comfort, innovative technical features, options and design.
Finalists:
- Fendt 516 Vario
- Case IH Optum 300 CVX
- Deutz-Fahr 6215
- Steyr 4145 Profi CVT
- Massey Ferguson 6718S
- Zetor Forterra HD 140
- McCormick X8 VT-Drive
Category: Best Utility 2017
Criteria: Multi-purpose utility tractors above 70hp with a maximum of four cylinders and a maximum operating weight of 8500kg in production by September 2016.
Voting parameters: Engine, transmission, hydraulics, comfort, innovative technical features, options, design, versatility.
Finalists:
- Massey Ferguson 5711
- Deutz-Fahr 5120C
- Case IH Luxxum 120
- New Holland T5.120
Category: Best of Specialized 2017
Criteria: Orchard, vineyard, hill and mountain tractors in production by September 2016.
Voting parameters: Engine, transmission, comfort, agility, design.
Finalists:
- BCS Volcan K105 SDT Dual Steer
- Goldoni Q-110
- New Holland T4.110 F
- Antonio Carraro Tony 9800 TR
- Landini Serie 2 GE
- Same Frutteto3 75 Natural
- Carraro Agricube VLB 90
Category: Best Design 2017
Criteria: All shortlisted tractor models across all categories
Voting Parameter: Design
Over the next few months, the judges will run detailed assessments on all nominees across a wide range of components including tractor transmission, electronics, hydraulics, cab comfort, technical features, options, design and price-to-horsepower ratio to determine a winner for each category.
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony to be held at international agricultural exhibition, EIMA, in Bologna, Italy, on November 9.
Last year, the 'Tractor of the Year' award went to the innovative, 500hp Fendt 1050 Vario.
See the complete list of last year's winners on tractoroftheyear.org
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