The Tractor of the Year 2022 has been announced - and it's a John Deere.
In a double whammy, the John Deere 7R 350 AutoPowr model topped the overall Tractor of the Year category, while the John Deere 6120M AutoPowr was named the Best Utility Tractor.
In the main category, the John Deere 7R 350 AutoPowr tractor impressed the judges in all aspects of the rigorous voting process:
• on-board technology and automation package
• wide, spacious cab offering maximum quality and comfort
• excellent field performance
• high efficiency
• ActiveCommand Steering (ACS)
• EZ Ballast weight system
In the Best Utility Tractor category, the John Deere 6120M AutoPowr model scored highly with the following features:
• compact design and flexibility due to the short 2.4m wheelbase
• high payload of 4.7 tonnes
• latest precision farming technology
• excellent suitability for front loader work
Tractor of the Year is an international award programme that has been running since 1998.
The jury consists of 26 leading agricultural technology journalists from 25 European countries.
For the second year in a row, the awards were presented at the EIMA International agricultural technology trade fair in Bologna, Italy.
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