The world of agricultural machinery took centre-stage at Agritechnica 2025, where BKT and the Tractor of the Year jury once again highlighted the breakthroughs shaping modern farming. This year’s award underlined an industry-wide shift toward sustainability, digitalisation, energy efficiency and autonomous operations.

 

From the TOTY 2026 event. (L-R): Lucia Salmaso - CEO of BKT Europe, Fabio Zammaretti - President of Tractor of the Year and Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director of BKT

 

A Partnership Built on Progress

Since 2020, BKT has partnered with the Tractor of the Year initiative to support recognition of the tractors that are not only powerful but also forward-looking in design and technology. At Agritechnica, this partnership served as a platform to present how mechanisation is evolving for the future of agriculture.

Key Themes Driving the 2026 Awards

The 2026 edition emphasised several critical trends:

• Sustainable technologies with lower environmental impact and improved fuel efficiency.
• Energy-efficient systems and advanced powertrain management.
• Autonomy and digital connectivity: tractors that are smarter, better connected, and more efficient.
• Soil-friendly chassis and systems that preserve ground structure while delivering high productivity.

The Winners of Tractor of the Year 2026

The winners across six competition categories were announced on 9 November at Agritechnica:

• TOTY HighPower: CLAAS Axion 9.450 Terra Trac
• TOTY MidPower: Fendt 516 Vario
• TOTY Utility: Valtra G125 CVT Active
• TOTY Specialised: New Holland T4.120 F Auto Command
• TOTY Sustainable: JCB Fastrac 6300
• TOTY Bot: AgXeed 2.055 W3 (autonomous/robotic machine)

BKT’s Message from Agritechnica

Lucia Salmaso, Managing Director of BKT Europe, stated:

“In agriculture, innovation is essential to feed the world efficiently and responsibly. Tractor of the Year recognises those putting this into practice.

"Supporting this award reflects our commitment to sustainable, practical progress. By combining skills, knowledge, and resources, we can build a future-ready agriculture.”

Fabio Zammaretti, President of Tractor of the Year, added:

“Tractor of the Year is not just an award, but a true observatory on the evolution of farming technology. Each edition enables us to analyse how research and innovation are transforming tractors into increasingly advanced, intelligent, and connected machinery.”

Looking Ahead

While the 2026 edition has concluded, the focus on innovation continues unabated. BKT and Tractor of the Year have already signalled their intent to return next year, with new technologies, new solutions, and the same resolve to build the agriculture of tomorrow.

At Agrigear, we remain committed to delivering tyre solutions that match the pace and ambition of modern agricultural machinery. Whether you are investing in high-power tractors, versatile multi-purpose units, or specialised machines, the range of BKT tyres and Agrigear’s custom-made rims is designed to support performance, sustainability, and long-term value in Irish farming operations.

Feel free to contact our expert team at 042-9666444 or visit our website www.agrigear.ie for advice on selecting the right tyres based on your machine type, ground conditions, application and farming objectives.