Best 60–90 HP Tractors
Tractors in the 60–90 HP band. These 20 rank highest for mid-size work. Median 82 HP, median PTO 70 HP.
How we rank tractors for this list
- Eligible tractors have engine power between 60 and 90 HP.
- Ranking uses overall score (50%), versatility (25%), and loader score (25%).
- Top 20 are selected deterministically.
Category stats snapshot
Medians and PTO coverage from the top 20 tractors in this list.
- Median engine power: 82 HP
- Median weight: 3950.5 kg
- Median PTO power: 70 HP
- Median power-to-weight: 20.6 HP/t
- PTO coverage: 100%
- HP range: 74–86 HP
Top 20 tractors
Jeep CJ-3B
75 HP · 64 HP PTO · Overall 68/100 · Category score 54.8/100
- •Small-farm score (94/100): 75 HP and 0.9 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (12/100): 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 2840
80 HP · 68 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (79/100): 80 HP and 3.9 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#2Case IH 844 XL
80 HP · 68 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (79/100): 80 HP and 4.0 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#3Case IH CS 78
78 HP · 66 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (81/100): 78 HP and 4.0 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#4Case IH CS 86
86 HP · 73 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (76/100): 86 HP and 4.0 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#5Case IH JX90U
74 HP · 63 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (83/100): 74 HP and 4.0 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#6Case IH JX100U
84 HP · 71 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (77/100): 84 HP and 4.0 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#7Fiat 80-75
78.9 HP · 67 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (80/100): 78.9 HP and 4.0 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#8Ford 6610 Mark III
86 HP · 73 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (76/100): 86 HP and 4.0 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#9Ford 7710
86 HP · 73 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (76/100): 86 HP and 3.9 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#10White 6510
85 HP · 72 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (76/100): 85 HP and 3.9 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#11J.I. Case 930
83 HP · 71 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (77/100): 83 HP and 4.0 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#12Zetor 8211
80 HP · 68 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (79/100): 80 HP and 4.0 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#13Zetor Forterra 8641
85 HP · 72 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (76/100): 85 HP and 4.0 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#14AGCO Allis 8765
85 HP · 72 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (76/100): 85 HP and 3.9 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#15Agrinar T-85
80.9 HP · 69 HP PTO · Overall 64/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (90/100): 80.9 HP and 1.4 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •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.
#16Farm Pro 8220
82 HP · 70 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (78/100): 82 HP and 4.0 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#17Hesston 880-5
80 HP · 68 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (79/100): 80 HP and 4.0 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#18Limb LUXS 80
82 HP · 70 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (78/100): 82 HP and 4.0 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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.
#19NorTrac NT-824
82 HP · 70 HP PTO · Overall 56/100 · Category score 53.5/100
- •Small-farm score (78/100): 82 HP and 4.0 t weight sit in the sweet spot for small and mid-size operations; power and maneuverability are well balanced.
- •Loader score (31/100): 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: Jeep CJ-3B (75 HP)
- Top value (highest overall score in list): Jeep CJ-3B (75 HP, overall 68/100)
- Lightest: Jeep CJ-3B (924 kg)
FAQs
What are 60–90 HP tractors for?
Mid-size fieldwork and loader work. This list is ranked by overall and versatility 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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