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Best all-round performers: 12 tractors worth considering in the 120-180hp segment

The 120-180hp tractor segment remains a competitive part of the UK market, whether for livestock, mixed or arable farming. We take a look at the current contenders offering all-round performance

James Huyton
Machinery and Farm Technology Specialist
clock • 9 min read
Tractors in the 120-180 hp segment
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Tractors in the 120-180 hp segment

If there is one horsepower bracket that continues to define the UK tractor market, it is the 120-180hp segment. Whether on livestock, mixed or arable farms, these machines are increasingly expected to...

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