Tractor Brands
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Farm Tractors
Schilter
Originating in Switzerland, Schilter is a company dedicated to the creation of specialized machinery for challenging alpine environments. The firm’s history began in the 1950s with the construction of robust vehicles for agricultural and forestry purposes. By 1972, they had expanded their expertise to include full tractor production. However, a shift in ownership and subsequent divestiture towards the end of the 1970s ultimately brought their manufacturing operations to a close.
Model Count: 8
Website: http://www.schilterclub.ch/
Schluter
Throughout the twentieth century, Schluter stood as a prominent German producer of agricultural tractors. Originating in 1899, the company unveiled its initial tractor design in 1937. Schluter gained renown for its powerful, four-wheel drive tractors, specifically tailored for the demands of the European agricultural landscape. However, the firm faced considerable economic hardship during the 1990s, ultimately leading to a cessation of production in 1993.
Power Range: 22-500 hp
Production Years: 1953-2003Model Count: 108Schramm
Details concerning Schramm Pneumatractors are scarce. I welcome contributions from anyone possessing further information; please reach out via email. During the mid-20th century – specifically between the 1950s and 1970s – Schramm manufactured tractors utilizing chassis and engines sourced from International Harvester. These machines weren't intended for conventional farming tasks like plowing or cultivation; rather, they functioned primarily as mobile air compression units. While certain models may have accommodated backhoe attachments to expand their utility alongside jackhammers and pneumatic tools, Schramm has ceased production of both tractors and air compressors altogether.
Power Range: 41-190 hpProduction Years: 1948-1980Model Count: 7Website: http://www.schramminc.com/
Sears
Throughout the early decades of the 1900s, the renowned catalog company Sears functioned as a major vendor of agricultural machinery, offering a diverse selection that encompassed tractors and more. Specifically, during the 1930s, Sears distributed two prominent brands of row-crop tractors: the Economy and the Graham-Bradley.
Production Years: 1938-1939Model Count: 1 tractorWebsite: http://www.sears.com/
Shaktimaan
Shaktimaan tractors represent the agricultural engineering prowess of Mahindra Gujarat, a key division within the Mahindra group. Previously known as Gujarat Tractor Corporation – an enterprise originally established and operated by the government of Gujarat – this entity now flourishes as a cornerstone of Mahindra's commitment to Indian agriculture.
Power Range: 30-35 hpProduction Years: 2006-2016Model Count: 2Website: http://www.mahindragujarat.com/
Sheppard Diesel
Originating in Pennsylvania during the early 1950s, the R.H. Sheppard company embarked on the creation of a dedicated series of agricultural tractors, powered by their innovative, in-house designed diesel engine. Following the conclusion of World War II, Sheppard had established itself as a producer of diesel engines catering to diverse industrial needs. The culmination of this expertise was realized in 1949 with the introduction of the Sheppard Diesel tractor line, specifically conceived to harness the efficiency of their engines within the farming sector. However, facing challenges from established tractor giants, coupled with a hesitant market response and the considerable expense of diesel technology, Sheppard ultimately ceased tractor manufacturing in 1956, redirecting their resources towards the development of power steering systems.
Power Range: 4-51 hpProduction Years: 1949-1956Model Count: 6Website: http://www.rhsheppard.com
Shibaura
The story of Shibaura began in 1950, originating as a collaborative effort uniting the strengths of Toshiba and Ishikawajima Harima Industries (IHI). Initially focused on the production of engines and compact garden tractors, the company expanded its expertise in 1961 to encompass the creation of small tractors. Notably, Shibaura crafted multiple models of these compact tractors under contract for Ford-New Holland.
Power Range: 11-105 hpProduction Years: 1972-2025Model Count: 112Website: http://www.ihi.co.jp/
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.
Power Range: 25-36 hpProduction Years: 1936-1957Model Count: 7
Simplicity
Established in 1937, Simplicity Manufacturing is an American enterprise dedicated to the creation of robust equipment. For a period spanning from 1965 to 1983, the company operated as a division of Allis-Chalmers, and during that time, it also distributed a range of small, high-performance utility tractors manufactured in Japan.
Power Range: 18-28 hpProduction Years: 1978-1983Model Count: 3Website: http://www.simplicitymfg.com/
Simpson Jumbo
From 1947 to 1952, Jumbo Steel Products, located in Azusa, California, manufactured a series of tractors known as the Simpson. The design of these Simpson Jumbo tractors drew considerable inspiration from the Custom tractor originally built in Shelbyville, Indiana. It appears Jumbo Steel may have held a licensing agreement to build these tractors specifically for distribution throughout the western United States. Powering the Simpson Jumbo was a robust Chrysler industrial engine. In 1952, ownership of the Jumbo Steel facility transitioned to American Brake Shoe, ultimately bringing an end to tractor production – a cessation of manufacturing documented across varying sources to have occurred between 1949 and 1955.
Production Years: 1947-1949Model Count: 2
Siromer
Siromer represents a distinguished importer bringing robust tractor solutions to consumers across Europe. These dependable machines originate from the Yancheng tractor factory in China, the same facility renowned for crafting the Jinma line of tractors. Siromer tractors are offered both fully assembled, ready for immediate use, and as convenient flat-pack kits, empowering owners to undertake straightforward self-assembly.
Power Range: 20-43 hpModel Count: 5
Skoda-LIAZ
Throughout the latter portion of the 1900s, LIAZ stood as a prominent Czech producer of trucks. Originating in 1951 as an integral component of the renowned Skoda automotive company, LIAZ initially functioned as a dedicated division. Early production efforts at LIAZ-Skoda centered around the ST180 tractor model, ingeniously assembled using components sourced from existing truck designs.
Power Range: 180 hpProduction Years: 1972-1992Model Count: 1 tractorField Legend
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