A Massey Ferguson tractor has won a prestigious award for its design.

Massey Ferguson has won a Red Dot Award for its product design in the commercial vehicle category, for the MF 8S Series of tractors.

This latest accolade follows the MF 8S.265 Dyna E-Power Exclusive winning the Tractor of the Year 2021.

An international jury selected the MF 8S from thousands of entries from more than 60 countries for the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021 Award, which is only presented to products that feature outstanding design.

“We are honoured the MF 8S has been chosen to receive this special award,” said Thierry Lhotte, vice president and managing director of Massey Ferguson, Europe & Middle East.

“With the MF 8S Series, we are defining a new era in tractor design, which the jury has distinguished with the Red Dot: Product Design 2021 Award.

“Developed for farmers by farmers, following seven years of thorough testing and extensive customer consultation, the MF 8S Series combines radical designs with a practical purpose. While equipped to a superb specification, it also introduces a completely new and enhanced user experience."

The distinctive Protect-U design with its 24cm gap between the cab and the engine installation, sets the MF 8 S Series apart from all other tractors. As well are reducing heat, noise and vibrations being transmitted to the cab, the unique encapsulated engine position improves cooling and performance.

Completely new, the MF 8S Series introduces novel, innovative designs in every area – engine, cab, transmissions and driveline as well as new controls and connectivity.

Equipped to a high standard, it comes with different specification packages, which offer great value for money, ensuring buyers can tailor the tractors to suit their specific applications.

There is a choice of four models from 205hp to 265hp, all offering 20hp of extra power with Engine Power Management.