Ferguson TE-20 Tractor

The Ferguson TE-20 Tractor: A Revolutionary Machine in Farming History In 1917, Harry Ferguson developed a groundbreaking method to attach a wheel-less plough to a tractor, significantly reducing the dangers of machine overturning. This innovation led to the production of the Ferguson-Brown Type A tractor with David Brown, but sales did not meet expectations. The partnership between Ferguson and the Ford Motor Company in the USA resulted in the launch of the Ford-Ferguson 9N tractor in 1939. However, when Ford terminated this arrangement, Ferguson entered an agreement with the Standard Motor Company to produce the Ferguson TE-20 in Britain. Over the next ten years, more than 793,000 examples were produced, and by the time it was superseded by the FE-35 in 1956, over 100 implements had been designed specifically for the TE-20. This enlarged edition features many new pictures and provides a comprehensive history of the TE-20 and the Ferguson System, which played a significant role in mechanising and revolutionising farming worldwide. With its enduring popularity among classic tractor enthusiasts, this book is also a reliable reference guide for finding, restoring, and operating the iconic TE-20.