Tractors featuring Dana technologies sweep 'Tractor of the Year' Awards

MAUMEE, Ohio—Dana Inc.'s advanced drive technologies were used on all four winners in the "Tractor of the Year 2021" awards competition.

The four winners are:

• The Massey Ferguson 8 S.265 high-horsepower tractor featuring a Spicer modular steer axle as well as Dana's high-precision gears and shifting solutions. The tractor earned the "Tractor of the Year" award.
• The Valtra G 135 Versu multi-purpose tractor, which earned top honors in the "Best Utility" category. It utilizes a Spicer steer axle, along with gears and shifting solutions from Dana.
• The Fendt 211 V Vario narrow-track tractor, which won the "Best of Specialized" award, uses a Spicer steer axle.
• The Claas Axion 960 Cemos tractor, which received the "Sustainable Tractor of the Year" designation and is equipped with a Spicer suspended steer axle, driveshaft and gears.

Dana technologies were featured on 10 of this year's 18 finalists in the annual international showcase.

"Advanced drive technologies deliver the superior traction, fuel efficiency, sustainability, and operator comfort that boost the productivity and competitiveness of agriculture operations," said Aziz Aghili, executive vice president and president of Dana Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems. "Once again, this year's 'Tractor of the Year' awards competition clearly demonstrates how drive innovations from Dana contribute to the exceptional performance of the best tractors in the world."

First presented in 1998, "Tractor of the Year" winners are selected by a jury of 26 European editors from independent technical magazines specializing in agriculture machinery. More details are available at tractoroftheyear.org.