New Holland Wins Sustainable Tractor of the Year
The award recognizes the T7.270 Methane Power, a 270 hp tractor running on compressed natural gas and renewable biomethane.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Trucks
New Holland has won the Sustainable Tractor of the Year 2027 award for its T7.270 Methane Power. The model extends the methane technology of the T6.180 Methane Power into a higher power category.
Why it matters
The award highlights a push to make tractors run on fuels produced on farms rather than only consuming energy. New Holland's investment in alternative fuels reflects a belief that agriculture can generate renewable energy.
The T7.270 Methane Power is rated at 270 hp with up to 1,159 Nm of torque from a 6.7-litre FPT NEF six-cylinder engine. It offers a 750-hour service interval and up to 11 hours of transport autonomy with the optional front-mounted range extender.
The players
New Holland
New Holland is an agricultural equipment brand within CNH that produces tractors and farm machinery.
Bennamann
Bennamann is a UK-based clean-energy technology company and part of CNH that processes captured methane into fuel.
The details
The tractor runs on compressed natural gas or upgraded biomethane and is equipped with the Horizon Ultra cab, IntelliView 12 display and SideWinder armrest. New Holland partnered with UK-based Bennamann, a CNH company, to capture fugitive methane from livestock manure and refine it into tractor fuel.
Timeline
November 11, 2026: Sustainable Tractor of the Year 2027 award announced.
Nearly two decades ago: New Holland began investing in alternative fuels.
Roadmap
The T7.270 Methane Power extends the methane technology New Holland introduced in its T6.180 Methane Power into a higher horsepower class. It reflects a broader move in farm machinery toward alternative fuels that can be produced on the farm itself.
Farmers considering a methane-capable tractor could use manure-derived biomethane as a fuel source, reducing reliance on conventional diesel. The 750-hour service interval and 11 hours of transport autonomy with the range extender are practical factors for daily fieldwork and road travel.
The takeaway
Farm equipment can increasingly both consume and produce renewable energy, as methane captured from livestock manure becomes tractor fuel. Buyers evaluating new tractors may find fuel sourcing as important as horsepower.
Further reading
For more on how farm vehicles are adopting alternative fuels, explore Trucks.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Farming.
