Parrett

In 1913, the Parrett Tractor Company took root in Ottawa, Illinois, the vision of brothers Henry and Dent Parrett. Just two years later, in 1915, they relocated their burgeoning enterprise to the bustling city of Chicago, where their model H 12-25 tractor quickly gained recognition. Massey-Harris, recognizing the ingenuity of the Parrett design, secured a license to manufacture a variation of these tractors under their own banner – designated as Models 1, 2, and 3 – within Canada. However, the arrival of the Fordson, and the resulting dramatic decline in tractor costs, proved insurmountable for the Parrett company. Following the termination of their agreement with Massey, production ceased entirely in 1923. Although Dent Parrett departed from the company in 1920, his passion for tractor design persisted, leading him to contribute his talents to other manufacturers. The Parrett legacy experienced a revival in the mid-1930s when Dent conceived a new tractor, brought to life by the Ross Carrier company of Benton Harbor, Michigan.