After three years of decline, the Italian tractor market returned to growth in 2025. Registrations totaled 17.573 units, a 13,7% increase over the previous year, according to data from the Ministry of Transport compiled by FederUnacoma. This result compensates for the weak performance of 2024, when the sector reached its lowest historical level, with 15.450 units.
The recovery gained momentum in the second half of the year. The first half showed a decline compared to the previous year, but the fourth quarter boosted the positive closing figures. In 2021, the market had registered a one-off peak of 24.387 units, following the post-pandemic recovery.
Among the segments, tractors with loading platforms led the growth. Sales increased by 45,7%, with 771 units. Telescopic handlers advanced 18,2%, with 1.216 registrations. The trailer market rose slightly more than 4%, totaling 7.812 units. Combine harvesters continued their decline, closing the year with a 12% drop, totaling 234 units.
The Federation's president, Mariateresa Maschio, attributes the recovery to public incentives. According to her, the sector faced economic uncertainties, high production costs, and reduced investment capacity on farms. Support programs, such as the Innovation Fund via ISMEA, the ISI INAIL call for proposals for safe machinery, tax credits 4.0 and incentives 5.0, in addition to the Rural Development Plans, sustained demand.
The organization's director-general, Simona Rapastella, highlights the announcement by Minister Francesco Lollobrigida regarding the refinancing of incentives for 2026. This measure could strengthen the recovery throughout the year.
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