The Best Tractor Brands in the World

Last Updated on April 19,

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From planting to plowing and harvesting, the best tractor brands in the world are responsible for many agricultural endeavors and innovations.

Tractor brands originate in different parts of the world, but in America, the agricultural tractor machinery market is consolidated. Only a few players dominate the competition. In other parts of the world like Europe, other companies reign on top. Of all the big name companies, here we list the best of the best!

American Tractor Brands

JOHN DEERE

Pros/Cons 

• Wide variety in tractor models
• High quality, long-lasting
• Expensive, but popular brand
• Common lighting, battery, & transmission issues
• Unideal repair requirements for DIYers

Price ranges

Smaller tractors start around $15,000, and the largest tractors are over $600,000.

History

For generations, the John Deere company has bore a distinctive green color decorating their 22-640 HP range tractors. This reliable tractor brand entered the business in with two models: the Waterloo Boy and the John Deere Tractor.

Just a century before, in Vermont, , a man by the name John Deere found success as a blacksmith creating and selling a self-scouring steel plow. The invention was an upgrade from the customary wooden and iron plows of the time. From there the entrepreneur created a ride-on plow which relied on horses and added even more ease to agriculture.

His success as a businessman paved the way for the eventual creation and incorporation of Deere & Company in .

John Deere, the company, purchased Waterloo Engine Gas Company before releasing their first two tractors to the market in . 

Of the two, the John Deere tractor included features that weren&#;t common on other tractors until much later. This included all-wheel drive, a friction-drive transmission, and a high-speed four-cylinder engine. 

The Waterloo Boy was revolutionary too, relying on gasoline and kerosene to operate instead of animals. This machine had a single-speed transmission and a two-cylinder engine, accompanied by a two-bottom plow. 

Today, the company offers a range of products for every tractor application: compact, utility, low-clearance, high-clearance, narrow, row, four-wheel drive, two-track and four-track. John Deere&#;s popularity in agriculture is hard to miss much like their iconic color.

CASE IH

Pros/Cons 

• Mostly reliable, largely affordable
• Easy to repair for DIYers
• Fuel tank leaks
• High fuel consumption

Price ranges

Smaller tractors start around $15,000, and the largest tractors are over $100,000.

History

Case IH first began with entrepreneur Jerome Increase Case who in started Racine Threshing Machine Works in Racine, Wisconsin. While he worked with threshers, in another part of America, Cyrus McCormick started McCormick Harvesting Machine Company in .

Similar to Massey Ferguson, Case IH is the combination of what would become two tractor manufacturers. In , J. I. Case and Company invented the first self-propelled steam-powered tractor and the first gasoline-powered tractor in . Gasoline-powered equipment didn&#;t go over well at first, so the company reintroduced it in . Meanwhile, McCormick Harvesting Machines and several other companies merged into the International Harvester Company in . They released the Titan tractor in followed by the first commercial power take off (PTO) in . 

In , the two companies merged to form Case IH, which is today owned by CNH Industrial N.V. The company still manufactures tractors out of Racine, Wisconsin. They offer 12 different series and models ranging from 30-620 HP, catering to the agricultural, utility, and compact tractor markets.

NEW HOLLAND

Pros/Cons 

• Eco-friendly design and innovation
• Less versatile than the previous brands
• Common hydraulic & glow plug problems

Price ranges

Smaller tractors start around $15,000, and the largest tractors are over $110,000.

History

Blacksmith Abe Zimmerman founded New Holland in in none other than New Holland, Pennsylvania. He originally endeavored to produce engines for farm machines like animal feed mills. The company grew from there, creating other farm implements before New Holland eventually introduced their first tractor in . This machine was called the Ford.

After the Ford proved to be a successful innovation, the company followed this creation with the highly-coveted Fiat Model 702 in the following year.

Ever since, the company has been bought out and owned by many other companies: Sperry Corporation (), Ford Motor Company (), FiatAgri () and CNH Global N.V. (). Then in , CNH Global N.V. and Fiat Industrial S.p.A. merged into CNH Industrial N.V. 

As of today, New Holland, Pennsylvania serves as the location for the company&#;s North American operations, with its global operations stationed in Turin, Italy. The company manufactures more than 23 series of tractors that range from 22 HP-682 HP and offer a variety of attachments. In , New Holland will have been in operation for 127 years.

MASSEY FERGUSON

Pros/Cons 

• Offers three different categories of tractor models
• Limited tractor options
• More affordable than previous brands
• Fuel efficient, durable
• Excellent warranty & customer support

Price ranges

Smaller tractors start around $12,000, and the largest tractors are over $90,000.

History

Massey Ferguson is the result of a merger between two tractor companies, Massey-Harris (US) and Ferguson (UK) in . Originally, Massey-Harris was the combination of two farm equipment manufacturers in . This company exported farming equipment like mowers before later partaking in the tractor industry. They produced their first tractor in . 

Meanwhile, Harry Ferguson, an Irish inventor who had been developing farm implements for Model Ts, eventually converted these into tractors. The first tractor he produced was the Ferguson Black in . He is also credited with developing the Ferguson System &#; a three-point hitch mechanism that prevented the tractor from rearing when hitting a hard surface with its plow.

Later, in the year , Massey Ferguson became, along with Fendt (), Challenger (), and Valtra (), an agricultural equipment manufacturing division of Allis-Gleaner Corporation (AGCO). The agricultural conglomerate is based out of Duluth, Georgia. Under their wing, the Massey Ferguson brand still has several lines of tractors from sub-compact to utility to high-horsepower in the 24-400 HP range. Their reliability is proven by their 175 years of existence.

International Tractor Brands

KUBOTA

Pros/Cons 

• Wide variety in tractor models
• Versatile tractor design
• Wide range of tractor implements
• More affordable than previous brands
• Common engine failure & overheating

Price ranges 

Smaller tractors start around $10,000, and the largest tractors are over $100,000.

History

Kubota Corporation began as a foundry called Ohde Casting in Japan during the year . The company was founded by Gonshiro Ohde. The company cast machine parts and kitchen items, before later manufacturing pipes and machines. In the company became Ohde Casting Iron Works, and their clientele grew to include big customers like Kubota Match Machine Manufacturers.

The owner of this other Japanese company, Toshiro Kubota, told Gonshiro Ohde that he wanted to adopt Ohde. Ohde agreed and changed his last name to Kubota. 

With time the company grew to produce a number of items like kerosene engines for agricultural purposes. In , the company was divided into two independent entities &#; Kubota Iron Works and Kubota Iron Works Machinery. The latter first produced, among other items, engines for agricultural machines, then started producing their own machines. The company entered the North American tractor market in . Kubota offers a large range of models from the sub-compact to agricultural to specialty with models that range from 16-200 HP. Kubota is recognized on every continent and popular for their compact tractors. From Ohde casting to today, Kubota boasts an  impressive 132 years of reliability.

FENDT

Pros/Cons 

• Advanced technology: twin intercooling & coated soot filter
• Limited tractor options
• Very expensive brand
• Common engine & transmission issues

Price ranges 

Smaller tractors start around $90,000, and the largest tractors are over $400,000.

History

In Germany, Johann Georg Fendt sold the first Fendt-branded, diesel-powered tractor to a local farmer. The farmer named his new machine the &#;Dieselross&#; (which is German for diesel horse). This mechanism was a small 6 HP tractor with a mounted plow and a mower.

Fendt adopted the name and along with his sons Hermann and Xaver, began manufacturing more and larger units. The company was incorporated in as Xaver Fendt GmbH & Co. In this same year they released a 16 HP tractor with travel-independent power shift PTO. They called it Dieselross F 18.

In , AGCO purchased Fendt, and that is when Fendt&#;s tractor sales in North America skyrocketed. Fendt manufactures tractors today in the 124-673 HP range and only for the agricultural market.

CLAAS

Pros/Cons 

• Advanced technology: four-point suspended cab & CEBIS
• Limited tractor options
• Common uneven weight distribution
• Very expensive brand

Price ranges 

Smaller tractors start around $90,000, and the largest tractors are over $400,000.

History

August Claas, son of an agricultural equipment manufacturer, founded Claas in Germany as a straw binder manufacturer. Just a year later in , his brothers Franz junior and Bernhard joined the company. Their fourth brother wouldn&#;t join the company until . 

After commercial success with the straw binder, they began creating combine harvesters, releasing their first in . In the years since, the company has expanded their equipment functionality and become well-known for manufacturing combines across Europe. In , the company established facilities in the US. Though they didn&#;t enter the tractor market until the acquisition of Renault Agriculture in .

Claas manufactures only three tractors for the North American market. They are all agricultural tractors in the 210-530 HP range.

DEUTZ-FAHR

Pros/Cons 

• User-friendly
• Great fuel economy
• Wide variety in tractor models & engines
• Very expensive brand
• Not ideal for small-scale farmers
• Lacking dealership network outside of Europe

Price ranges 

Smaller tractors start around $50,000, and the largest tractors are over $500,000.

History

Deutz-Fahr has been in operation for about 150 years selling agricultural machines like combine harvesters and tractors. The company came into existence in when Deutz&#;a German-based engine manufacturer with the company Klockner-Humboldt-Deutz AG (KHD) group&#;purchased the majority share of Fahr. Fahr was a German-based agricultural equipment manufacturer who had been manufacturing tractors since . 

The first tractor produced by Deutz-Fahr was a two-wheel drive 22 HP model called the Fahr F22. Other notable tractors include the Deutz MTH 222, which hit the market in . Almost a decade later came the Deutz 11 Series.

In , the company purchased Allis-Chalmers, and that purchase ended up being a bad investment for the company, so they sold it to AGCO. In Deutz-Fahr joined the Italian Group SAME to become the SAME Deutz-Fahr Group (SDF Group). The company now manufactures 14 agricultural tractors between 65-336 HP.

ARGO SPA

Pros/Cons 

• Advanced technology: ISOBUS & PSM systems
• Consists of multiple tractor brands with specific focuses
• McCormick: affordable, user-friendly
• Landini: reliable, user-friendly
• Valpanda: limited tractor options, great power to weight ratio

Price ranges 

Smaller tractors start around $10,000, and the largest tractors are over $100,000.

History

ARGO SpA is responsible for marketing three different tractor brands across the world: McCormick, Landini, and Valpadana.

The McCormick brand started in when Cyrus Hall McCormick redesigned a harvester model. Three years later he patented his work before eventually starting a Chicago factory to produce more machines. Later in , McCormick Harvesting Machine Company (USA) merged with Deering Harvester Company. They became the International Harvester Company, the first wide scale agricultural machinery company in the world! They produced their first tractor in France in with the Fc Farmall model.

The company McCormick Tractors International Ltd. officially ended in when McCormick was bought by ARGO SpA. From there the former company became only a brand and stopped being a separate company. Their tractors are robust and designed for large jobs, ranging from 165-175 HP.

Landini was an Italian tractor company that first began in in Fabbrico, Italy. Their tractors came about through the ingenious work of Giovanni Landini who created the first fixed bulb engine in . Five years later the company produced their first 30 HP locomotive, the precursor to their tractor prototype. The company went on to produce more models with greater horsepower before being acquired by ARGO SpA in . This brand offers tractor options for smaller and larger jobs. Their tractors range from 49-114 HP.

One year later ARGO SpA acquired Valpanda in . This company also originated in Italy, specifically in Rio. The company produced their first lawn mower in which preceded the invention of their first tractor in . This brand of tractor focuses on compact size and speciality uses. Their tractors range from 18-55 HP

All three companies marketed their tractors within and outside their country before being acquired by ARGO SpA.

STEYR

Pros/Cons 

• Reliable & efficient engines
• Cab built for comfort
• Limited service outside of Europe
• Not ideal for smaller tasks

Price ranges 

Smaller tractors start around $25,000, and the largest tractors are over $110,000.

History

The global brand known as Steyr Tractors sold their first tractor &#; a model Steyr 180 &#; to a farmer in . A year after that success story, in , the company began creating implements for tractors including cutter bars. Yet another year later, Steyr created the Type 80 model. This tractor originally ran at 13 hp. Around 45,000 units of this single-cylinder tractor were produced until . 

The company dove into producing robust tractors starting to help on farms. One of these models was the Type 280 which ran at 60 hp and had a four-cylinder engine. Over the years, then decades, the company continued to grow, adding more model types and implementations to their machines. Tractors became equipped with four-wheel drive, along with higher horsepower. The Austrian company entered the Turkish market in , then Vietnam two years later.

Steyr celebrated 75 years of operation in , boasting a history of functional and reliable tractors that exist now globally. Their tractors fall between 110-300 HP.

VALTRA

Pros/Cons 

• Eco-friendly design and innovation
• Basic & advanced tech options
• Very limited operation outside of Europe

Price ranges 

Smaller tractors start around $15,000, and the largest tractors are over $105,000.

History

In , Valtra accomplished 70 years of service in the tractor industry. The company&#;s roots date back to the year when a Theofron Munktell established a workshop in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Munktell&#;s workshop merged with another Swedish group called J & CG Bolinder in . This organization, headed by brothers Jean and Carl Gerhard Bolinder, produced steam engines, sawmill machines, and similar products. The Bolinder-Munktell merger was subsequently bought out by AB Volvo, a car company, in . Between the 30&#;s and 40&#;s the company created agricultural tractors in addition to engines, graders, sawmill machines, and more.

Production ramped up even more in and eventually expanded beyond the Swedish borders. Since then they have produced multiple new model series and new implementations to use on tractors. In , Valtra was acquired by Allis-Gleaner Corporation (AGCO).

The Tractor Manufacturer Market

Often thought of as simple machines, tractors are actually quite diverse. Some consider them to be smart work horses, and statistics reveal the impact tractors have on society. Research firm Mordor Intelligence valued the global tractors market in at 66.5 billion USD. The firm predicts value will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly five percent.

This means the market will reach 87.45 billion USD by !

According to a poll published by Farm Equipment Magazine, 33.7 percent of agricultural equipment dealers in the US expected their dealerships to be two to seven percent more profitable in compared to . In this poll, 8.7 percent believed their dealership would be more profitable by at least eight percent.

The agricultural tractor machinery market is segmented into the following categories: less than 40 HP, 40 to 100 HP, above 100 HP, and four-wheel drive (FWD). Over time, tractor companies have proven to be innovative, providing advanced technologies, numerous tractor implements, and niche-specific customizations in their machines.

Now that you have a greater understanding of tractors and the market&#;s history, you&#;re one step closer to finding one that meets your needs. These smart work horses are worth the investment. Find the best used tractors to be kind to your wallet while picking up a great work horse for years to come.

Tractors are the most valuable thing for farmers. In this century, farming can&#;t be imagined without a tractor. A tractor is a multitasking machine that provides effective work in the fields. All over the world, tractors play a major role in the cultivation processes to provide better yields. Tractor companies are constantly producing tractors that are rich in quality and durability.

Nowadays, Indian tractor companies are putting tough competition on foreign tractor brands. In this blog, we&#;ll discover the Top 10 Tractor Companies in the World &#; Tractor List .

Which is The Best Tractor Company in The world?

In this post, we are going to show all the detailed information related to Top 10 Popular Tractor companies in the world. Check out below a list of the world&#;s best tractor company.   

1. Mahindra & Mahindra

 

Mahindra Tractor Brand is the world&#;s no 1 tractor company. It is an Indian manufacturer that produces best-in-class tractors according to the needs of the farmers. Mahindra always works for the betterment of the farmers. They supply tractors as per the requirement and area over worldwide.

Mahindra&#;s powerful and durable tractors and implements help to increase productivity in farms across the world. Mahindra won the ITOTY awards, the Deming Prize, and the Japan Quality Medal. Moreover, Mahindra is the largest tractor manufacturer in the world.

Mahindra Worldwide Businesses 

• Mahindra Tractors

• Swaraj Tractors

• Mahindra Tractors USA 

• Mahindra Yueda (Yancheng) Tractors Company Ltd &#; Jinma Tractors

• Mahindra Gujarat Tractors 

• Trringo

• Mahindra Tractor Implements
  

  
  Mahindra Official Website &#; //www.mahindra.com/

2. John Deere

 

John Deere Tractor Company USA is the renowned tractor company. It is the largest farm equipment manufacturer in the world. Deere follows their legacy and supplies highly efficient tractors to its customers. John Deere tractor price matches the masses and tractor specifications make it perfect and most favored tractor among the farmers. 

John Deere principles are integrity, quality, commitment, and innovation. They always work for the betterment of the farmers. John Deere supplies products as per the requirement of its customers and they try to satisfy their needs by providing them with advanced quality products.

John Deere Subsidies Worldwide 

• Wirtgen Group

• Ribouleau Monosem

• Nortrax

• The Vapormatic Company

• Deere-Hitachi Construction Machinery Corporation

• John Deere Electronic Solutions

• Hagie Manufacturing

• Deere Credit Services Inc

• Blue River Technology
  

  
  Official Website &#; //www.deere.com/en/

3. Massey Ferguson

 

Massey Ferguson Limited is the largest tractor manufacturer, and it produces powerful tractors for its customers. It is a worldwide brand of an American-based company, AGCO Corporation. Massey Ferguson tractor has a huge demand all over the world for its versatility. They manufacture quality and advanced products and supply them to their customers at a reasonable price range.  

Massey Ferguson tractors produce tractors that have come with a bundle of specifications and a unique look. Farmers have an irreplaceable trust on the tractors of Massey Ferguson. Below we are showing product line up.

Massey Ferguson Product Line up

• Sub Compact Tractors

• Compact Tractors

• Utility Tractors

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• Mid Range Tractors

• High Horsepower Row Crop Tractors
  

  
  Massey Ferguson Official Website &#; //www.masseyferguson.us/

4. Case IH

Case IH is the worldwide market leader in farm equipment with headquarters in the US. It came with its farm tractor in  . Recently, Case IH won the EIMA International Technical Innovation award. They won the hearts of the farmers continuously.  They produce the most powerful tractor in the world. Case IH has the strongest product lineup in the world. It is the 2nd largest farm equipment manufacturer in North America and it became part of CNH in .

Case IH produces unique products which are fuel efficient. They cover large markets worldwide and farmers trust them. They always provide quality products to their customers. Below we are showing Case IH product line up. 

Case IH Product lineup

• 4WD, ROWTRAC, & TRACK TRACTORS
  

  AFS Connect&#; Steiger® Series
  

  Steiger® Series
  

  AFS Connect&#; Magnum&#; Series
  

  Magnum&#; Series

• ALL-PURPOSE TRACTORS
  

  Optum&#; Series
  

  Puma® Series
  

  Maxxum® Series

• COMPACT, UTILITY & SPECIALTY TRACTORS
  

  Vestrum&#; Series
  

  Farmall® Series
  

  
  Cash IH Official Website &#;  //www.caseih.com/northamerica/en-us/home

5. Sonalika International

 

Sonalika International is the most popular brand all over the world. It was established in and after that, they never turned back. They come with various ranges of tractors worldwide to meet the needs of the farmers and the market. Sonalika manufactures the world&#;s most advanced tractor for the next generation. At present, this tractor company is among the top three tractor companies in India. They supply and manufacture according to the demand of the farmers.

Sonalika made a unique place in the market by supplying them with excellent quality products. Its tractors come with powerful engines, fuel-efficient, large fuel tank, heavy hydraulic lifting capacity etc. Sonalika tractors manufactured with all the qualities that satisfy farmers. Below we are showing you Sonalika International tractor series. 

Sonalika Tractor Series Worldwide

• Sonalika 110

• The Sonalika WT 90 

• DI 75

• DI 75 RX

• Sonalika 75 N

• Gardentrac 20

• DI 30 Baagban 

• 60 MM Super 

Official Website &#; //www.sonalika.com/

6. Escorts Group

Escorts Group is a tractor manufacturer that provides reliable tractors in 62 countries around the world. They provide the best services to their customers and durable tractors. Their main aim is to empower the farmers and truly satisfy them with their products. From 80 years, Escorts won the trust of the farmers by providing them reliable and best quality products at an affordable range. Escort is the first Indian tractor company that manufactures in foreign countries.  

Escorts Group continuously provides quality tractors over the world according to the suitability and budget of the farmers. They won the irreplaceable trust of the farmers by satisfying them with their products. Below we are showing you some popular Escorts Farmtrac Series tractor models.

Escort has four tractor series: Atom, Champion, Classic, and Powermaxx. The brand is going to launch its new series named Worldmaxx.

Escort Farmtrac Tractor Hp Range Worldwide 

• Farmtrac Series Below 40 Hp

• 41 Hp &#; 50 Hp

• 51 Hp &#; 70 Hp

• 70 Hp &#; 90 HP

• Above 90 HP

Official Website &#; //www.escortsgroup.com/

7. Kubota

Kubota is known as KAI is the most advanced tractor maker company in the world. From , Kubota has supplied tractors over the globe and earned the unconditional faith of its customers. They are committed to their work and manufacture products that are superior in quality. 

Kubota always supplies products according to recent technology and trend. Over worldwide farmers blindly trust Kubota for its quality and affordability. 

Kubota Tractor Lineup 

Kubota offers various series around the world. Each series has unique features and comes with effective features to improve the productivity of the firm. Kubota Tractor series are as follows.

• A series

• B series

• BX series 

• B series

• L series 

• M series

• MU series

Paddy field, upland field, orchard, farmstead, and garden. 

Kubota Tractor Official Website &#; //www.kubota.com/ 

8. Fendt

 

Fendt is the manufacturer of the world&#;s finest farm equipment. They help farmers to achieve goals faster by supplying them with quality products. They produce a wide range of products with powerful engines. Fendt tractors have the potential to enhance productivity with economic mileage. Fendt main is to fulfill all the needs of the customer and provides proper satisfaction through its product range. 

They manufacture efficient technology products for effective work on the farms. They have a strong product lineup at a fair price range. Fendt has a unique design and stylish look. They offer a wide range of versatile products which are as follows. 

Popular Fendt Tractors  

• 724 Vario

• Vario

• Vario

• MT

• Vario

• 900 Vario MT

• Fendt 900 Vario (MY )

• 900 Vario

• Fendt Official Website &#; //www.fendt.com/int/index

9. Deutz Fahr

Deutz Fahr is the most popular tractor manufacturing company, and It supplies tractors worldwide according to demand and trend. They always care about their customers as they provide them with superb quality and advanced tractor specifications. Deutz Fahr established in . They are working for the betterment of the farmers. 

Deutz Fahr has a unique product line with a bundle of specifications. All of these products come with a stylish look that easily attracts farmers. Deutz Fahr aims to provide advanced and innovative tractors to farmers so that they can enhance their productivity on the farm. The product range of Deutz Fahr is as follows.

Deutz Fahr Product lineup 

• Agrolux 75 | 80 Profiline

• Agrolux 45 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 70

• Agromaxx 45 | 50 | 55 | 60

• 3E Series

• Agromaxx E I E I E I E

• Frontloader

Deutz Fahr Official Website &#; //www.deutz-fahr.com/

10. Claas

Claas foreign tractor company is popular for manufacturing agriculture equipment. It is a family business established in . Claas products are effective and efficient. This tractor company has a wide network of distributors all over the world. They introduce new technology tractors, which increases the productivity of the farm.

Claas always provide the best services to the farmers. With the super quality, they provide their all products at a super affordable range. Farmers blindly trust them and their products for their farms. Below some Claas tractor list. 

Claas Product Range

• XERION -

• AXION 960-920

• AXION 880-810

  ClaasOfficial Website &#; //www.claas-group.com/

These are the Top 10 Tractor Companies in world and all the information about them. I hope you like this post, for most posts like this stay tuned with TractorJunction. 

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