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

  • Photo Not AvailableJohn Deere 4040

    John Deere 4040

    180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category 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.
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    #1
  • Photo Not AvailableJohn Deere 4240

    John Deere 4240

    180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category 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.
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    #2
  • Photo Not AvailableJohn Deere 4440

    John Deere 4440

    180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category 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.
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    #3
  • Photo Not AvailableJohn Deere 4640

    John Deere 4640

    180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category 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.
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    #4
  • Photo Not AvailableJohn Deere 4840

    John Deere 4840

    180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category 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.
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    #5
  • Photo Not AvailableMassey Ferguson 7180

    Massey Ferguson 7180

    180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category 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.
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    #6
  • Photo Not AvailableZetor 18345

    Zetor 18345

    180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category 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.
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    #7
  • Photo Not AvailableValtra T173

    Valtra T173

    180 HP · 153 HP PTO · Overall 62/100 · Category 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.
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    #8
  • Photo Not AvailableAGCO RT140

    AGCO RT140

    170 HP · 145 HP PTO · Overall 64/100 · Category 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.
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    #9
  • Photo Not AvailableMemo M170

    Memo M170

    170 HP · 145 HP PTO · Overall 64/100 · Category 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.
    View TractorFit™ analysis →
    #10
  • Photo Not AvailableSchluter Euro Trac 1700 LS

    Schluter Euro Trac 1700 LS

    170 HP · 145 HP PTO · Overall 64/100 · Category 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.
    View TractorFit™ analysis →
    #11
  • Photo Not AvailableUrsus 1734

    Ursus 1734

    167.6 HP · 142 HP PTO · Overall 64/100 · Category 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.
    View TractorFit™ analysis →
    #12
  • Photo Not AvailableCase IH Puma 165 X

    Case IH Puma 165 X

    165 HP · 140 HP PTO · Overall 63/100 · Category 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.
    View TractorFit™ analysis →
    #13
  • Photo Not AvailableMassey Ferguson 7170

    Massey Ferguson 7170

    170 HP · 145 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category 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.
    View TractorFit™ analysis →
    #14
  • Photo Not AvailableValtra T163

    Valtra T163

    170 HP · 145 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category 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.
    View TractorFit™ analysis →
    #15
  • Photo Not AvailableJackson 4-53

    Jackson 4-53

    160 HP · 136 HP PTO · Overall 63/100 · Category 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.
    View TractorFit™ analysis →
    #16
  • Photo Not AvailableSchluter Euro Trac 1600 LS

    Schluter Euro Trac 1600 LS

    160 HP · 136 HP PTO · Overall 63/100 · Category 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.
    View TractorFit™ analysis →
    #17
  • Photo Not AvailableUrsus 1604

    Ursus 1604

    160 HP · 136 HP PTO · Overall 63/100 · Category 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.
    View TractorFit™ analysis →
    #18
  • Photo Not AvailableZanello 460

    Zanello 460

    160 HP · 136 HP PTO · Overall 63/100 · Category 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.
    View TractorFit™ analysis →
    #19
  • Photo Not AvailableJohn Deere 8110

    John Deere 8110

    165 HP · 140 HP PTO · Overall 61/100 · Category 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.
    View TractorFit™ analysis →
    #20

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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 come from the TractorFitâ„¢ engine using manufacturer data only. We recommend comparing individual tractor pages for full specs and expert summaries.

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