Scotland’s favourite tractor is the Massey Ferguson, with more than 8,500 machines registered, according to figures obtained by Farmers Journal Scotland. The popularity of Massey Fergusson is clear, with 5% more tractors registered in 2016 compared to 2007.
“Massey Ferguson are known for reliability and warranty package for tractors over 180hp, making them attractive option for farmers. Most of our Massey sales come from repeat business as farmers stay loyal to the brand,” said sales manager Steven Player, who sells Massey Fergusons for Reekies in Coupar Angus.
Other tractors have been gaining ground, with John Deere only 860 registrations behind the No 1 brand, having grown by 24% over the same period.
The two manufacturers combined make up more than 40% of the tractors in Scotland. Third most popular is New Holland, with 4,590 units. Some of the fastest-growing brands are Fendt and Claas, growing 187% and 186% respectively from 2007 to 2016.
There are 39,028 tractors registered in Scotland, up nearly 5,000 since 2007. Meanwhile, the number of different makes has fallen from 127 to 111 over the same period.
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