Ferguson
Meanwhile, Ferguson had a large distribution company in America, and to keep it afloat he imported his TE-20
tractors for sale through the distributors, and made plans to produce tractors for the American market. These would be referenced
as TO machines, whereas his European designs were TE. Launching the TO-20, based entirely on the TE-20 in 1948, the tractors soon
gained considerable success and together with the TO-30, launched in 1951, which offered 30 H.P., were very successful in gaining market share against Ford.
He looked for a company that could produce his tractors and carry his name into the future, and that company was Massey-Harris
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In 1953, in a deal worth $16 million, Massey-Harris acquired the Ferguson company and renamed themselves Massey-Harris-Ferguson
Massey-Harris-Ferguson continued building both the Massey-Harris and
Ferguson tractor lines for a time. Integrating the two separate tractor lines required several years. In the meantime, both brand names and dealer network lived on. |
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The TO 30 was updated with the more powerful TO-35. Three-cylinder Perkins diesels were used in Ferguson models after Massey-Harris's takeover; Perkins was acquired by Massey-Ferguson in 1959.Production of Massey-Ferguson tractors continued at
Standard's tractor factory, which was acquired by Massey in 1959. The FE35 of 1956 was an important new model, initially distinguished by its gold-painted engine and transmission; in 1957, the FE35 became the gray-and-red MF35. Some tractors were still called
Ferguson’s for select markets.
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Massey Harris Pacer
The Pacer was an improved model over the Pony, and although they looked the same, the pacer had a padded seat, hydralic. lift and the frame was a bit longer. It had a 91 cu. in. engine, while the Pony a 62 cu. in. engine.
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Ford Ferguson 9N
The first Ford 9N tractor was built in 1939. It used the company's own four-cylinder engine, which carried a 3-3/16 x 3-3/4-inch bore and stroke. The unique feature of the 9N tractor was the fact that it was equipped with a unique three-point-hitch system. |
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Massey Harris
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1928
The Massey-Harris Co,
took over the J.I. Case Plow Works of Racine, Wis. Operation of the newly purchased
plant was continued. The acquisition of the Case business gave the Massey-Harris Co. a well-known line of farm implements including
the Wallis tractor. By agreement between the Massey-Harris Co. and the J.I. Case Threshing Machine Co., Racine, Wis., the latter
acquired the exclusive right to use the names "Case" and "J.I. Case" on farm equipment.
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Massey Harris 22 |
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Massey Harris 22
Massey's 2 plow tractor offered in standard or row crop configurations
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Massey Harris 55
When Massey Harris released the M-H 55 in 1946 it was the biggest wheel tractor on the market. The tractor delivered nearly 60 horse power.. options included the choice of Gasoline or Diesel however in the nine years of production it was only offered in standard tread form.
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