Best CVT Transmission Tractors

Tractors with CVT transmission for smooth, efficient operation. These 20 rank highest. Median 240 HP.

How we rank tractors for this list

  • Eligible tractors have CVT transmission only.
  • 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: 240 HP
  • Median weight: 11800 kg
  • Median PTO power: 214.5 HP
  • Median power-to-weight: 25 HP/t
  • PTO coverage: 100%
  • HP range: 99.2–487 HP

Top 20 tractors

  • Photo Not AvailableNew Holland T8.435

    New Holland T8.435

    435 HP · 410 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category score 75.5/100

    • •Small-farm score (12/100): At 435 HP and 16.8 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
    • •Loader score (91/100): Hydraulic flow 230 L/min and rear lift 12000 kg drive loader capability; strong for typical loader work.
    • •Maintenance complexity (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #1
  • Photo Not AvailableMassey Ferguson 8660

    Massey Ferguson 8660

    260 HP · 245 HP PTO · Overall 59/100 · Category score 74.5/100

    • •Small-farm score (12/100): At 260 HP and 11.8 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
    • •Loader score (91/100): Hydraulic flow 200 L/min and rear lift 9200 kg drive loader capability; strong for typical loader work.
    • •Maintenance complexity (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #2
  • Photo Not AvailableMassey Ferguson 9S.285

    Massey Ferguson 9S.285

    285 HP · 242 HP PTO · Overall 51/100 · Category score 47/100

    • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 285 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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #3
  • Photo Not AvailableMassey Ferguson 9S.310

    Massey Ferguson 9S.310

    310 HP · 264 HP PTO · Overall 51/100 · Category score 47/100

    • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 310 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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #4
  • Photo Not AvailableMassey Ferguson 9S.340

    Massey Ferguson 9S.340

    340 HP · 289 HP PTO · Overall 51/100 · Category score 47/100

    • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 340 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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #5
  • Photo Not AvailableMassey Ferguson 9S.370

    Massey Ferguson 9S.370

    370 HP · 315 HP PTO · Overall 51/100 · Category score 47/100

    • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 370 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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #6
  • Photo Not AvailableMassey Ferguson 9S.400

    Massey Ferguson 9S.400

    400 HP · 340 HP PTO · Overall 51/100 · Category score 47/100

    • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 400 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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #7
  • Photo Not AvailableMassey Ferguson 9S.425

    Massey Ferguson 9S.425

    425 HP · 361 HP PTO · Overall 51/100 · Category score 47/100

    • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 425 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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #8
  • Photo Not AvailableClaas Axion 960

    Claas Axion 960

    433.2 HP · 368 HP PTO · Overall 51/100 · Category score 47/100

    • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 433.2 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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #9
  • Photo Not AvailableChallenger MT555E

    Challenger MT555E

    165 HP · 140 HP PTO · Overall 50/100 · Category score 46.5/100

    • •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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #10
  • Photo Not AvailableChallenger MT565E

    Challenger MT565E

    170 HP · 145 HP PTO · Overall 50/100 · Category score 46.5/100

    • •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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #11
  • Photo Not AvailableCase IH Magnum 210

    Case IH Magnum 210

    210 HP · 179 HP PTO · Overall 49/100 · Category score 46/100

    • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 210 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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #12
  • Photo Not AvailableMassey Ferguson 7716

    Massey Ferguson 7716

    150 HP · 128 HP PTO · Overall 49/100 · Category score 46/100

    • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 150 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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #13
  • Photo Not AvailableFendt 311 Vario

    Fendt 311 Vario

    99.2 HP · 84 HP PTO · Overall 41/100 · Category score 46/100

    • •Small-farm score (76/100): 99.2 HP and 4.2 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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #14
  • Photo Not AvailableFendt 312 Vario

    Fendt 312 Vario

    108.6 HP · 92 HP PTO · Overall 41/100 · Category score 46/100

    • •Small-farm score (64/100): Based on 108.6 HP and operating weight; best for properties that match this power and size class.
    • •Loader score (31/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
    • •Maintenance complexity (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #15
  • Photo Not AvailableChallenger MT545D

    Challenger MT545D

    150 HP · 128 HP PTO · Overall 49/100 · Category score 46/100

    • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 150 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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #16
  • Photo Not AvailableChallenger MT545E

    Challenger MT545E

    150 HP · 128 HP PTO · Overall 49/100 · Category score 46/100

    • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 150 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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #17
  • Photo Not AvailableChallenger MT585E

    Challenger MT585E

    200 HP · 170 HP PTO · Overall 49/100 · Category score 46/100

    • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 200 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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #18
  • Photo Not AvailableChallenger MT595E

    Challenger MT595E

    220 HP · 187 HP PTO · Overall 49/100 · Category score 46/100

    • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 220 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 (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #19
  • Photo Not AvailableClaas Xerion 5000

    Claas Xerion 5000

    487 HP · 414 HP PTO · Overall 41/100 · Category score 46/100

    • •Small-farm score (12/100): At 487 HP and 13.4 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
    • •Loader score (31/100): Limited by hydraulic flow (0 L/min) and lift capacity (0 kg); suitable for light loader use.
    • •Maintenance complexity (93/100): CVT transmission; specialized service recommended.
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    #20

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FAQs

  • What are CVT tractors?

    CVT (continuously variable transmission) offers smooth speed control. This list includes only CVT models, ranked by overall TractorFitâ„¢.

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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