Machinery giant JCB scooped the Machine of the Year award at the 2026 LAMMA show, held on 14-15 January at the NEC Birmingham. Judges chose JCB’s all new Fastrac 6000 Series tractor above a host of new agricultural machines launched at the event. The award was presented to the JCB Agriculture team who were attending the two-day show.
JCB Agriculture managing director, John Smith, said: “We are delighted to be the recipient of this award, an accolade that underscores our passion for innovation in pursuit of performance, cost-efficiency and productivity from all the agricultural machines we manufacture.”
‘Unique’ tractor
Judges said the Fastrac 6000 as being unique in its power class. The tractor features all-round adaptive suspension all round, resulting in greater stability and comfort, with multi-mode four-wheel steering adding to its capabilities.
The new 284hp Fastrac 6260 and 335hp 6300 agricultural tractors expand the iconic high-speed Fastrac range and introduce numerous new features, including the ability to quickly change tyre pressures. This is done using the iCON touch-screen control and settings display in the cab to optimise tyre performance for field work and road travel. A new high-precision guidance system helps operators achieve accurate field work with maximum productivity.
Mr Smith said: “The new Fastrac sets the highest standards for braking performance with large air-operated external disc brakes and anti-skid ABS to prevent the wheels locking up under heavy braking in low grip situations.”
The LAMMA award follows JCB’s Tractor of the Year win at Agritechnica in Germany in mid-November.