Best Tractors To Buy In Farming Simulator 2025

Key Takeaways

• Small tractors like Antonio Carraro Mach 4R are suited for vineyards due to their maneuverability.
• Fendt 500 Vario has better horsepower and larger fuel capacity among small tractors.
• Zeto Proxima HS 80 provides decent performance at a low price point for small tractors.

You are, unsurprisingly, going to be spending a lot of time inside tractors in Farming Simulator 25. After all, tractors are the most adaptable machines available, and can be used to do many of the non-specialized functions that you’re going to be doing day to day, at least towards the beginning.

But, these tractors can be expensive. What’s more, there are a lot of them, and it can be a bit overwhelming to decide what tractor is going to make a difference to you at first glance. While nearly any tractor is going to be able to get the job done, some tractors stand out as better options.

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Antonio Carraro Mach 4R

Small Tractor Perfect For Vineyards

First up is going to be small tractors. Small tractors are good entry-level machines that are, in many situations, outpaced by their larger siblings. But for certain jobs, small tractors do their job perfectly well. The Antonio Carraro Mach 4R is a perfect example of this, as a very small tractor that is made to easily function in vineyards.

This tractor is narrow enough that maneuvering through the closely-grouped rows of vineyards is going to be no problem whatsoever, and its more unique tread-steering can take a minute to get used to, but allows you to function in tight spaces very easily. All that said, you’re going to need to understand the limitations of the tractor. Its lighter weight is going to make it ill-suited for some of the heavier work, even compared to other small tractors.

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Fendt 500 Vario

Small Tractor That Punches Above Its Weight

The Fendt 500 Vario is a small tractor that has better horsepower than many of its small tractor counterparts, making it more suitable for a wider variety of jobs than some of the others. It still isn’t going to outperform many bigger tractors, but as a small tractor, it’s more accessible.

One major bonus about the Fendt is its large fuel capacity. It can hold exponentially more fuel than many other small tractors, meaning you’re going to be taking fewer breaks to refuel it, and because of that, be more productive with it.

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Zeto Proxima HS 80

Small Tractor That Is A Great Middle Ground

The Zeto Proxima HS 80 is a perfect, all-around tractor. It excels at nothing, but it doesn’t hold you back compared to many other small tractor options, either. Its performance is slightly above par across the board.

The major draw of the Zeto is the price tag: for the value it provides, it’s surprisingly cheap. If you’re looking for a pretty standard small tractor and don’t want to break the bank getting it, this is going to be one of your best options.

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Valtra T195 Active

Medium Tractor With Reverse Drive Control

Moving onto medium tractors, these vehicles are suited for many more tasks than their smaller counterparts, because they can handle much more weight. The Valtra T195 Active is a great example of a medium tractor that functions well across the board, with one major perk compared to its competitors.

The Valtra comes with reverse drive control, which might not seem particularly useful right away, but is a great convenience to have. This allows it to functionally drive the opposite direction without the vehicle having to physically turn, and can be a great perk once you’re used to having it.

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McCormick X8.627 VT-Drive

Medium Tractor With Monster Horsepower

The McCormick X8.627 VT-Drive is the heaviest medium tractor, and can actually slightly outperform certain heavy tractors, horsepower wise. This thing can handle quite a bit of weight, and is less of a worry when dealing with big jobs.

It also has a huge fuel capacity, ensuring you aren’t going to be making fuel stops constantly throughout your work. You’re going to pay quite a bit of money for this tractor, but the convenience it affords in almost every aspect is worth the cost.

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Challenger MT635

Medium Tractor With A Low Price Tag

The Challenger MT635 is a medium tractor with a very low price of admission; in fact, certain starting situations start with this medium tractor already in your possession. It’s either tied for price or cheaper than every other medium tractor option.

And that price doesn’t mean it’s useless, either. The Challenger can do almost every job expected of a medium tractor; it just isn’t going to necessarily be the best tractor for the job. If that doesn’t bother you, then this tractor is a perfect fit.

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Valtra S 286

Heavy Tractor With Reverse Drive Control

Finally, onto heavy tractors. Heavy tractors offer the best horsepower around; there’s nary a tractor job they aren’t capable of. That extra potential comes with extra cost, and these tractors are definitely going to cost you. The Valtra S 286, however, is going to cost you less than many other heavy tractor counterparts, and comes with an added bonus.

If reverse drive control sounds like an option you’d like to have, but a medium tractor isn’t going to do the job, than this Valtra is the tractor you’re looking for. It’s certainly not got the best horsepower of all heavy tractors, but it makes do, and the reverse drive control isn’t available on most other models.

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Case IH Steiger 715 Quadtrac

Heavy Tractor With Crawler Track

If money is no obstacle, then the Case IH Steiger 715 Quadtrac is usually going to be the tractor for the job. It has top-of-the-line capabilities, with far-and-away the best horsepower of all tractors in the game, along with unmatched fuel capacity.

This tractor does drive differently from many other tractors with its crawler track, but once you’ve driven it around a bit, you’ll get used to it. The unique driving gives it options similar to a large version of the Antonio Carraro Mach 4R, and it has much better maneuverability than other heavy tractors.

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John Deere 9R 440

Heavy Tractor With A Good Value

The John Deere 9R 440 is another one of those tractors that is not great at anything, but for the price tag, provides a lot of value. It’s less expensive than many other heavy tractors, and outperforms the majority of the less expensive ones.

There is a more expensive alternate with the John Deere 9RX 490, and if money is no object, that option slightly outperforms this one. But, that’s around 20 percent more expensive than this variation, so if you’re shopping on a budget, this is going to be the better choice.