Best 120–180 HP Tractors
Tractors in the 120–180 HP range. These 20 rank highest for large-scale fieldwork. Median 170 HP.
How we rank tractors for this list
- Eligible tractors have engine power between 120 and 180 HP.
- Ranking uses large-farm score (50%), overall (35%), and power-to-weight (15%).
- Top 20 are selected deterministically.
Category stats snapshot
Medians and PTO coverage from the top 20 tractors in this list.
- Median engine power: 170 HP
- Median weight: — kg
- Median PTO power: 145 HP
- Median power-to-weight: — HP/t
- PTO coverage: 100%
- HP range: 160–180 HP
Top 20 tractors
John Deere 4040
180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category score 57.2/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 180 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#1John Deere 4240
180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category score 57.2/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 180 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#2John Deere 4440
180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category score 57.2/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 180 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#3John Deere 4640
180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category score 57.2/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 180 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#4John Deere 4840
180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category score 57.2/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 180 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#5Massey Ferguson 7180
180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category score 57.2/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 180 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#6Zetor 18345
180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category score 57.2/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 180 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#7Valtra T173
180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category score 57.2/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 180 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#8AGCO RT140
170 HP · 145 HP PTO · Overall 64/100 · Category score 56.9/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 170 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#9Memo M170
170 HP · 145 HP PTO · Overall 64/100 · Category score 56.9/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 170 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#10Schluter Euro Trac 1700 LS
170 HP · 145 HP PTO · Overall 64/100 · Category score 56.9/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 170 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#11Ursus 1734
167.6 HP · 142 HP PTO · Overall 64/100 · Category score 56.9/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 167.6 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#12Case IH Puma 165 X
165 HP · 140 HP PTO · Overall 63/100 · Category score 56.1/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 165 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#13Massey Ferguson 7170
170 HP · 145 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category score 55.9/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 170 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#14Valtra T163
170 HP · 145 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category score 55.9/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 170 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#15Jackson 4-53
160 HP · 136 HP PTO · Overall 63/100 · Category score 55.6/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 160 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#16Schluter Euro Trac 1600 LS
160 HP · 136 HP PTO · Overall 63/100 · Category score 55.6/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 160 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#17Ursus 1604
160 HP · 136 HP PTO · Overall 63/100 · Category score 55.6/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 160 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#18Zanello 460
160 HP · 136 HP PTO · Overall 63/100 · Category score 55.6/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 160 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#19John Deere 8110
165 HP · 140 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category score 55.4/100
- •Small-farm score (40/100): At 165 HP and 0.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
- •Loader score (15/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
- •Maintenance complexity (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.
#20
Best picks by scenario
- Top overall: John Deere 4040 (180 HP)
- Top value (highest overall score in list): AGCO RT140 (170 HP, overall 64/100)
- Lightest: John Deere 4040
FAQs
What are 120–180 HP tractors for?
Large acreage and heavy tillage. This list is ranked by large-farm and overall TractorFitâ„¢ scores.
All scores and reasons come from the TractorFitâ„¢ engine using manufacturer data only. See our Methodology page for how each score is calculated. We recommend comparing individual tractor pages for full specs and expert summaries.
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