Many of the machines unveiled this year will make their UK debut at Lamma in January.

Here’s a round-up of the biggest, best and quirkiest new arrivals of 2025.

See also: Double-cab pickups to get pricier – here are alternatives

January

Exvo enters skid-steer market with battery-electric handler

Farmers who like the nippiness of a skid-steer loader and the near-silence of electric drive were granted the opportunity to enjoy both characteristics in the same machine thanks to Exvo Electric, a new Irish manufacturer.

Apart from the battery-electric hydraulics and three-speed hydrostatic drive, the newcomer’s novelties include swappable battery packs for maximum daily runtime, and access in and out of the cab through a fully glazed, up-and-over front door.

February

Claas unveils 92-120hp Axos 3 tractors

Claas bolstered the lower reaches of its tractor range with a quartet of new Axos 3 models that run from 92hp to 120hp.

The foursome is shoehorned between the smallholder-focused Axos 200s and bigger Arion 400s, covering territory previously occupied by the Axos 300 and, pre-2008, the Celtis 300.

These newcomers are built by the Agritalia arm of Carraro Group in Rovigo, north-east Italy, while the Arions are built at Claas’s factory in Le Mans, France.

This includes the 180hp Arion 570 also unveiled in February – its most powerful four-cylinder model to date, and torquier than the equivalent six-cylinder in the 600-series.

April

Nexat wide-span tractor gets supersized Amazone spreader

The versatility and usability of Nexat’s 1,100hp wide-span “tractor” broadened in April with the addition of more implement options.

These include a mineral fertiliser spreading system developed in conjunction with Amazone, and a twin-disc no-till drill module from Canadian air seeder maker K-Hart Industries.

They join a growing roster of complementary equipment, alongside Vaderstad’s Tempo precision seed drill, Dammann 17,000-litre/56m sprayer, and Nexat’s own combine conversion – complete with Geringhoff header.

Zetor launches 131-171hp four-cylinder Series 6 

Somewhat forgotten Czech maker Zetor made headlines in April after pulling the wraps off a new 131-171hp Series 6 range.

The three four-cylinder tractors replace the Forterra HDs and run a 4.1-litre Deutz engine in place of the previous in-house-built powertrain.

There’s also a new 40kph ZF semi-powershift transmission with five manually selected forward gears and six powershift steps, plus an optional creeper range – leaving operators with a ruck of ratios for smoother gear changes under load.

May

Isuzu goes electric with 190hp D-Max EV pickup

Isuzu became the first mainstream pickup maker to introduce a fully electric model in the UK with the May launch of its D-Max EV.

It sports an unchanged chassis, body and interior, but, with the firm’s usual 1.9-litre diesel booted into the long grass, power is provided by a combination of lithium-ion batteries and twin electric motors.

These e-Axles deliver 43kW at the front and 97kW at the rear for a combined output of 140kW (about 190hp in real money) and 325Nm of torque.

Crucially, the powertrain switch doesn’t look to have hampered working credentials, with it able to tow a 3.5t braked trailer, carry a 1t payload and wade through 60cm of water.

It will also accelerate from 0-62mph in 10.1sec and has a top speed of more than 80mph.

June

John Deere tops 1,000hp with flagship F9 forage harvester

June saw John Deere crank up the engine output of its range-topping forage harvester to more than 1,000hp.

Badged F9 1000, the newcomer took over from where the 9900 left off, with an extra 50hp delivered from its 24-litre Liebherr V12.

It also gained a wider, plusher cab from the X9 combine and a smattering of slick technology, including a system that automatically alters working speed according to engine load.

The rest of Deere’s forager line-up received a similar revamp, with most of the F9s (9000 series as was) getting a modest power boost.

John Deere replaces R41 sprayer with 500R-series

Having ditched the comfortable but cramped mid-cab format of its R41 self-propelled sprayers, John Deere ushered in a new 500R series to take their place.

Rather than using a platform from Italian brand Mazzotti, Deere is building the machines at its factory in the Netherlands using a ruck of tried-and-tested major components.

These include the slick suspension of the outgoing R41s, six-cylinder engine of the 6R 250 tractor, spraying technology of the R900i traileds and, most importantly, the cab of the X9 combine.

July

Xtra models supersede 205-305hp Massey Ferguson 8S tractors

Massey Ferguson replaced its standard 2020-launched 8S range with a series of “Xtra” tractors that cover the same power outputs.

Mechanicals were largely un- changed, with the same six models running from the 205hp 8S.205 to the flagship 305hp 8S.305.

However, buyers were promised a little more performance from the 7.4-litre Agco engine thanks to new software that is reckoned to reduce the power draw from the cooling fan – something existing 8S owners can also benefit from through a dealer-applied update.

A reverse mode for the fan was also a welcome introduction.

Kuhn targets trailed sprayer market with high-capacity Karan

The trailed sprayer market gained another contender in June, following Kuhn’s introduction of a new Karan series.

Karans are to be offered with tank capacities from 4,500 to 8,000 litres and booms to 39m – numbers that will likely appeal to big arable farms and contractors.

Power hike for flagship Claas Trion 760 combine

July was the month that Claas released a new top dog in the Trion 700 range – one that packs a gutsier engine, bigger grain tank and higher-spec cab than its predecessor.

Primarily aimed at customers who want to run larger headers without having to fork out for a Lexion, the 760 serves up a healthy 507hp – 72hp more than the previous 750 range topper.

There was a change in engine provider too, with the 8.9-litre six-cylinder from Cummins ditched in favour of a 12.4-litre MAN.

Grain tank size swelled in line with the output increase, offering up to 13,500 litres of storage space and giving more flexibility when working with the widest tables.

August

Chinese-made GWM Poer300 adds to diesel pickup options

China’s Great Wall Motor Co (GWM) announced plans for another crack at the pickup market after a lengthy absence.

The Poer300 double-cab is powered by a 2.4-litre turbodiesel that delivers 183hp and 480Nm and, on a combined cycle, fuel consumption of a smidgen over 32mpg.

This runs through a nine-speed automatic transmission with full-time four-wheel drive.

Claas unleashes 1,110hp Jaguar 1200 forage harvester

Claas unveiled full details of its new flagship Jaguar forage harvester range in August, headed by its most powerful model yet.

All four newcomers are propelled by the same 24-litre MAN V12 engine but it’s the monstrous 1,110hp output of the top gun, the 1200, that got tongues wagging.

Joining it on the Jag 1000-series roster are the 1100, which also delivers four-digit power (1,020hp), a 1090 that matches the existing 990’s 925hp, and the 850hp 1080.

To exploit the extra poke, Claas has fitted what it claims is the widest crop flow channel on the market, and there was new stuff in the cab too.

Aside from being bigger and quieter, and providing better views, it comes with the option of left-handed joystick steering – a first for a Claas harvester of any type.

Fendt unveils long-awaited Gen5 800-series Vario tractors

The news Fendt fans had waited years for finally arrived in late summer, with the announcement of a new clutch of 800-series tractors.

Most critically, there was a switch of engine supplier, with Deutz’s troublesome 6-litre unit ousted in favour of a six-cylinder, 8-litre Core80 from Agco Power.

This is tuned to 260, 290, and 320hp in the appropriately named 826, 829, and 832 Varios – all of which get Fendt’s “dynamic performance” system that adds up to 23hp to those outputs.

The 800’s transmission is the company’s TA250 VarioDrive, common to the 900- and 1000-series, offering permanent, independent four-wheel drive.

Tax savings for latest Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial

A Commercial version of Toyota’s latest Land Cruiser went on sale in August, offering some attractive tax perks over its passenger carrying cousin.

The catch, as with all vehicles of this type, is that the rear seats have been removed to create a generous 2,000-litre load area with a flat, rubber-clad floor.

The rest of the vehicle is largely unchanged, with a 2.8-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine delivering 202hp/500Nm and an eight-speed auto box sending drive to a permanent four-wheel drive system.

September

New Holland’s 180-225hp T7s get long-awaited upgrade

The drawn-out overhaul of New Holland’s sprawling T7 tractor range concluded with launch of four fresh 180-225hp “standard wheelbase” models.

Most of the improvements centred around comfort, fuel efficiency and spec flexibility, which the firm hopes will strengthen its hand in a very competitive sector.

There was no change to the powertrain, with FPT’s 6.7-litre six-cylinder engine remaining in service for this quartet – T7.180, 190, 210 and 225.

But the tractors are faster and more frugal and, thanks to a new suspended front axle, should ride smoother and turn tighter.

The cab frame remains as was but the firm has given the controls a thorough going over. Improvements across the board include better climate control, nicer materials and more storage.

Case IH ups Steiger Quadtrac output to 853hp

The tractor power “arms race” cranked up a notch at the Farm Progress Show in the US, where Case IH unveiled its latest addition to the Steiger Quadtrac line-up.

Building on the Quadtrac 715, which in Britain carries a list price of £754,000 plus some loose change, the newcomer extracts 853hp from its 16-litre FPT Cursor engine, as near as damn it 10% up on the 715’s 778hp.

Like its lesser-powered sibling, the Quadtrac 785 delivers its power and torque through the 16-speed full powershift PowerDrive transmission and a new “heavy-duty” track assembly design, which has a longer wheelbase and 6% larger footprint than earlier iterations.

October

JCB pulls the wraps off new 284-335hp 6000-series Fastracs

JCB filled a sizeable void in the middle of its tractor range with the long-awaited 6000-series, which retains the equal-wheel, four-wheel steer format of the popular 4000s, and their supple, self-levelling suspension.

But that’s about where the similarities ended. For starters, the current dynasty of Agco Power engines and Fendt CVT transmissions – as used in the 4000s and 8000s – have been replaced by a 6.7-litre, six-cylinder from FPT (cue sobs from Cummins enthusiasts) and a stepless ZF gearbox.

As for power, the 6000-series punches far above the 4000s, so much so that it encroaches well into the territory of the 306hp/348hp 8000s.

Buyers will get the option of two models – each mechanically identical – with the lesser 6260 tuned to deliver a max power of 284hp and 1,275Nm of torque, and the flagship 6300 offering 335hp/1,400Nm.

Supersized Case IH Optum gets 435hp and 60kph top speed

Case IH added to its heavy-duty Optum tractor line-up with a trio of higher horsepower models that top out at 435hp.

This substantial hike puts them on an equal power footing with the larger Magnums, albeit in a more compact platform that can be used for a broader range of tasks.

Unsurprisingly, they employ the same 8.7-litre FPT Cursor 9 engine, which offers considerably more capacity than the 6.7-litre unit used in smaller Optums.

As for the CVX stepless transmission, this has been toughened up to handle the additional strain and given a 60kph top speed. 

In line with Case IH’s policy of badging tractors with their rated power, the smallest and mid-range Optum 360 and 390 deliver precisely as advertised.

Only the flagship 440 bucks this trend, delivering a slightly lower 335hp than the stickers would lead you to believe.

New Holland followed suit the following month by unveiling equivalent T7 XDs.

McCormick cranks up its X8 VT-Drive tractor to 340hp

Argo Tractors turned up the wick on the 6.7-litre FPT engine that powers its range-topping X8 series
to produce a new flagship model.

The X8.634 VT-Drive packs 340hp, up 27hp on the current X8.631, and offers far roomier accommodation for operators.

Stretching a few dimensions gives the Clever Cab a 62mm wider door opening, increased head clearance, a larger rear window and a taller windscreen.

Overall, the consequence of the bigger frame is a 14% increase in interior volume and 16% more glass – which is now St Gobain’s Sekurit ComfortSky incorporating a thermal insulation coating.

November

Revamped Claas Axion 9 gets high-spec cab

Claas overhauled its 360 to 450hp prime movers just in time for Agritechnica.

As well as a refined transmission, peppier hydraulic performance and snappier styling, the Axions 9s – in both wheeled and half-track guise – gained a larger, better equipped cabin that has expanded in all directions.

In addition to the 17% volume increase over the Axion 900s, there are higher quality materials and new controls and displays: a sculpted, soft-touch shuttle; glossy A-pillar display; redesigned armrest that cuts down on clutter by grouping key functions; and fresh joysticks.

Other benefits of the redesign include shallower sloped cast aluminium steps, a wider door opening and factory-fitted foot pegs.

One thing that hasn’t changed is the 8.7-litre FPT engine. That said, it has been tuned to deliver a little more power and only requires an oil change every 750 hours, compared with 600 hours on an Axion 900.

Deutz-Fahr steals the show with 310-340hp 8-series

Two new 8-series tractors joined the Deutz-Fahr portfolio last month – a flagship 8340 (340hp) and slightly lesser powered 8310 (310hp), which run the same 6.7-litre FPT engine.

The newcomers will sit alongside the 287hp 8280 and heavier 295-336hp 9-series.

They run ZF’s Terramatic 32 stepless transmission, which offers a top speed of 60kph, and get a new front axle and revamped suspension system that promise a smoother ride.

Like the Axion 9s, the headline news was a new cab that is 30% bigger than that of the 8280, and an entirely new control package.

Among the highlights were an A-pillar display that replaces the conventional dashboard, a far fancier and higher-res armrest-mounted touchscreen, and a revamped joystick.

Toyota Hilux pickup gets diesel and electric powertrains

Toyota unveiled the first details of its ninth generation Hilux pickup, which will be available with either a mild hybrid diesel or fully electric powertrain from launch.

A hydrogen fuel cell version is due to arrive in 2028.

Internal combustion comes by way of the 2.8D 48V very-mild hybrid introduced on the outgoing range this year.

It comprises a 2.8-litre engine supported by a 48V lithium-ion battery housed beneath the rear seats, an electric motor-generator and a DC-DC convertor, making for a 204hp output all told.

Meanwhile, the electric model gets a 59.2kWh lithium-ion battery with an expected range of 150 miles, and eAxles that provide 205Nm of torque at the front and 269Nm at the rear.

These latest Hilux models, which will only be available in double-cab guise, come with a Land Cruiser-inspired exterior with sharper headlights and redesigned bumpers, and, inside, a new 12.3in digital dash display and horizontal touchscreen.