Silver King

The genesis of the Silver King tractor brand arose from a naming dispute between Fate-Root-Heath and Chrysler concerning the rights to the Plymouth moniker. Fate-Root-Heath ultimately prevailed, establishing prior claim to the Plymouth name through earlier vehicle production, though they eventually transferred ownership to Chrysler. Inspired by the distinctive silver finish adorning their tractors, the Silver King name emerged. These tractors anticipated the demand for versatile utility and industrial machines, gaining traction particularly within factory settings. In 1954, Fate-Root-Heath divested the Silver King tractor line to Mountain State Fabricating, redirecting their resources towards their core locomotive operations. Mountain State’s tenure proved short-lived, and production of the Silver King line ceased soon after.