Best Tractors Over 180 HP

High-horsepower tractors for large-scale work. These 20 rank highest. Median power 428.5 HP.

How we rank tractors for this list

• Eligible tractors have engine power over 180 HP.
• Ranking uses large-farm score (50%), overall (35%), and power-to-weight (15%).
• Top 20 are selected deterministically.

Top 20 tractors

• New Holland T8.435

  435 HP · 410 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category score 73.9/100

  • •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
• Minneapolis-Moline M-5

  569 HP · 484 HP PTO · Overall 66/100 · Category score 70.6/100

  • •Small-farm score (33/100): At 569 HP and 3.2 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
  • •Loader score (26/100): 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.

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  #2
• International Harvester T-6

  641.1 HP · 545 HP PTO · Overall 66/100 · Category score 70.6/100

  • •Small-farm score (32/100): At 641.1 HP and 3.4 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
  • •Loader score (27/100): 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.

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  #3
• Cletrac AG-6

  643.1 HP · 547 HP PTO · Overall 66/100 · Category score 70.6/100

  • •Small-farm score (33/100): At 643.1 HP and 3.2 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
  • •Loader score (26/100): 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.

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  #4
• Hesston 780

  568.9 HP · 484 HP PTO · Overall 66/100 · Category score 70.6/100

  • •Small-farm score (35/100): At 568.9 HP and 2.8 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
  • •Loader score (24/100): 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.

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  #5
• McCormick-Deering Super WD-9

  945.6 HP · 804 HP PTO · Overall 66/100 · Category score 70.6/100

  • •Small-farm score (32/100): At 945.6 HP and 3.3 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
  • •Loader score (27/100): 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.

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  #6
• McCormick-Deering WD-9

  946.7 HP · 805 HP PTO · Overall 66/100 · Category score 70.6/100

  • •Small-farm score (34/100): At 946.7 HP and 3.0 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
  • •Loader score (25/100): 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.

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  #7
• Sheppard Diesel SD-4

  432 HP · 367 HP PTO · Overall 66/100 · Category score 70.6/100

  • •Small-farm score (35/100): At 432 HP and 2.8 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
  • •Loader score (24/100): 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.

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  #8
• Valmet 985

  483.3 HP · 411 HP PTO · Overall 66/100 · Category score 70.6/100

  • •Small-farm score (32/100): At 483.3 HP and 3.3 t, this tractor is sized for larger acreage rather than small farms; higher fuel and operating costs typically apply.
  • •Loader score (27/100): 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.

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  #9
• Valmet 985 4x4

  497.8 HP · 423 HP PTO · Overall 66/100 · Category score 70.6/100

  • •Small-farm score (28/100): At 497.8 HP and 4.0 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 (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.

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  #10
• New Holland 9282

  425 HP · 361 HP PTO · Overall 65/100 · Category score 70.3/100

  • •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 (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.

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  #11
• New Holland 9482

  425 HP · 361 HP PTO · Overall 65/100 · Category score 70.3/100

  • •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 (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.

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  #12
• New Holland 9682

  425 HP · 361 HP PTO · Overall 65/100 · Category score 70.3/100

  • •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 (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.

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  #13
• New Holland 9882

  425 HP · 361 HP PTO · Overall 65/100 · Category score 70.3/100

  • •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 (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.

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  #14
• John Deere 7R 310

  310 HP · 264 HP PTO · Overall 65/100 · Category score 70.3/100

  • •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 (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.

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  #15
• John Deere 7R 330

  330 HP · 281 HP PTO · Overall 65/100 · Category score 70.3/100

  • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 330 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.

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  #16
• John Deere 7R 350

  350 HP · 298 HP PTO · Overall 65/100 · Category score 70.3/100

  • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 350 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.

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  #17
• John Deere 8310RT

  310 HP · 264 HP PTO · Overall 65/100 · Category score 70.3/100

  • •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 (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.

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  #18
• John Deere 8335RT

  310 HP · 264 HP PTO · Overall 65/100 · Category score 70.3/100

  • •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 (12/100): mechanical transmission; lower repair costs and simpler servicing.

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  #19
• John Deere 8360RT

  335 HP · 285 HP PTO · Overall 65/100 · Category score 70.3/100

  • •Small-farm score (40/100): At 335 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.

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  #20

All scores and reasons come from the TractorFit™ 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.