Tractor Brands
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Farm Tractors
Best
Founded in 1871 by Daniel Best, The Best Manufacturing Company originated with a groundbreaking portable grain cleaner. Best soon expanded his inventive efforts, focusing on the creation of the combine harvester. By 1890, he had secured the rights to the Remington steam engine, initiating production of both steam tractors and combines powered by steam. A significant legal resolution in 1910 resulted in Holt acquiring Best’s firm, though Daniel’s son, C.L. Best, retained a portion of ownership. Dissatisfied with his position within the Holt organization, C.L. Best independently established a new enterprise in 1910, dedicated to the production of gasoline tractors. Best strategically obtained patents for the Lombard Log Hauler, a pioneering tracked crawler, leading to the development of “tracklayer” tractors. The intensely competitive pricing strategies employed by Henry Ford and his Fordson tractor created a challenging economic climate for all tractor manufacturers in the early 1920s. Ultimately, in 1925, Best and Holt merged to form the Caterpillar Tractor Company.
Power Range: 33-83 hp
Production Years: 1913-1925
Model Count: 3
Website: http://www.cat.com/
Big Bud
The story of Big Bud Tractors Inc. began in 1961, evolving from the foundations of the Wagner tractor dealership in Havre, Montana. Big Bud quickly became known for constructing exceptionally powerful, robust tractors, utilizing industrial-grade engines mounted on uniquely fabricated frames. This pioneering company engineered several advancements for high-capacity tractors, notably introducing tilting operator cabs and a convenient skid-based system for effortless engine access. In 1985, Messner Brothers acquired the company. Output diminished towards the end of the 1980s, and the final Big Bud tractor was completed in 1992.
Power Range: 250-960 hpProduction Years: 1970-1990Model Count: 30Website: http://www.bigbud.com/
Bima
Originating from France, Bima tractors, renowned for their four-wheel drive capability, were originally crafted by Groupe Albaret, a company specializing in construction machinery. Envisioned as an all-in-one solution for soil preparation and planting, the Bima featured both front and rear power take-off shafts alongside versatile hitching points. In 1986, Caterpillar acquired Groupe Albaret, leading to a relocation of production to the facilities of BH Industrie.
Power Range: 287-400 hpProduction Years: 1983-1993Model Count: 7
Bobcat
Rooted in the United States, Bobcat stands as a prominent builder of machinery for the construction industry, achieving widespread recognition especially for its innovative skid-steer loaders. From 2007 through 2013, Bobcat marketed a range of tractors constructed by Daedong. In 2019, the company unveiled a freshly developed line of tractors bearing the Bobcat name—a collaborative effort stemming from an accord between Daedong and Doosan, the corporation which owns Bobcat.
Power Range: 21-57 hpProduction Years: 2008-2025Model Count: 24Website: http://www.bobcat.com/
Bolens
Rooted in Port Washington, Wisconsin, Bolens established itself as a prominent creator of lawn and garden tools. During the 1980s, the company offered a series of compact tractors forged in partnership with Iseki. This particular line of Bolens tractors ceased production in 1991, shortly following its acquisition by Garden Way, marking a turning point in the brand's history.
Power Range: 15-29 hpProduction Years: 1978-1991Model Count: 19
Bolinder-Munktell
Born from the union of two pioneering Swedish firms, Bolinder and Munktell – specialists in engines and tractors respectively – Bolinder-Munktell (BM) emerged in 1932. During the 1940s, Volvo initiated a collaborative relationship with BM, eventually leading to a full acquisition in 1950. For two decades following the purchase, the Bolinder-Munktell identity persisted, until the introduction of the Volvo BM designation in the 1970s. Ultimately, Volvo divested its entire tractor division, transferring ownership to Valmet.
Power Range: 20-46 hpProduction Years: 1913-1961Model Count: 8Bombardier
Born from the inventive spirit of Joseph-Aramand Bombardier in 1942, Bombardier is a Canadian industrial powerhouse. The company initially gained prominence crafting specialized vehicles designed to conquer snowy terrains, ultimately evolving into a leading producer of snowmobiles through its Bombardier Recreational Products division. Furthermore, throughout the late 20th century – specifically the 1980s and 1990s – Bombardier broadened its agricultural equipment offerings by marketing Hinomoto light tractors under its own established brand.
Power Range: 20 hpProduction Years: 1984-1994Model Count: 1 tractorWebsite: http://www.brp.com/
Branson
The Branson name represented a line of subcompact tractors produced by Kukje Machinery Company, based in South Korea. Beginning in 1968, Kukje established itself in the agricultural equipment sector, initially as an original equipment manufacturer for well-known brands like Yanmar and John Deere, also providing engines to Cummins. A significant shift occurred in 2016 when Kukje was integrated into the TYM corporation, another Korean tractor specialist. Consequently, the Branson trademark was phased out in 2023.
Power Range: 19-78 hpProduction Years: 2000-2025Model Count: 74Website: https://tym.world/
Bristol
Originating in England, Bristol initially focused on the production of compact, tracked tractors. The company’s early history involved a collaborative venture with Douglas Motorcycles, which subsequently transitioned into a partnership with Jowlett, a producer of automobiles. Eventually, Bristol was acquired by Marshall, becoming an integral component of the larger Track Marshall conglomerate.
Power Range: 22 hpProduction Years: 1949-1966Model Count: 4Brockway
In the closing years of the 1940s and the dawn of the 1950s, the Brockway Tractor Company, based in Bedford, Ohio, was dedicated to crafting robust utility tractors. Prior to this venture, the Brockway family had established a reputation with their 'Leader' tractor line, though financial pressures ultimately led to its cessation. Reinvigorated, the Brockways inaugurated a fresh manufacturing facility in 1949, bringing forth two distinct Brockway tractor designs before ultimately ceasing operations after a limited production run.
Production Years: 1949-1952Model Count: 2
Buhler Versatile
In the year 2000, Buhler Industries brought the venerable Versatile tractor lineage under its umbrella, acquiring it from New Holland along with the Winnipeg operations. Versatile had already earned a strong reputation as a prominent builder of robust, four-wheel drive tractors for agricultural use. Following the acquisition, Buhler initiated a strategic effort to reposition the tractors under the Buhler-Versatile banner. However, in 2007, Rostelmash, a leading combine harvester manufacturer based in Russia, secured a controlling interest in Buhler. This led to a return to the classic Versatile name for the tractor line, effectively phasing out the Buhler designation.
Power Range: 113-575 hpProduction Years: 1991-2020Model Count: 16Website: http://www.versatile-ag.com/
Bukh
In 1904, Jens Bukh established his engineering firm in Denmark, initially focused on engine construction. Over the ensuing years, the company flourished, achieving renown for its robust diesel and marine engines. A period of agricultural innovation followed, with the production of farm tractors spanning from 1956 to 1968. In 1994, Aabenraa Motorfabrik acquired Bukh, and continues the legacy of engine building today, maintaining the esteemed Bukh brand name.
Power Range: 30-100 hpProduction Years: 1956-1968Model Count: 12Field Legend
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