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Ferguson
The story of Harry Ferguson's involvement with tractors began during World War I, initially with the distribution of Waterloo Boy tractors – later rebranded as Overtime – across Ireland and England. As he collaborated with farmers, seeking to optimize their newly acquired tractors, Ferguson's attention turned to innovating a superior method for implement attachment. This pursuit culminated in his groundbreaking "Ferguson System," which ultimately evolved into the universally recognized three-point hitch – a definitive standard for connecting implements to agricultural machinery. To showcase the capabilities of this novel hitch mechanism, Ferguson crafted the Ferguson Black tractor. This endeavor subsequently led to a collaborative agreement with David Brown, resulting in the production of the Ferguson-Brown tractor. However, this partnership proved to be fleeting, prompting Ferguson to forge a new alliance with Henry Ford, focusing on the development of tractors incorporating his innovative hitch. This collaboration with Ford continued until 1947, when it concluded amidst contentious legal proceedings. Afterwards, Ferguson established a manufacturing arrangement with the Standard Motor Company, enabling him to introduce his own dedicated line of tractors. In 1953, Ferguson was acquired by Massey-Harris. The enduring Massey-Ferguson name continues to be employed today by AGCO.
Power Range: 12-36 hp
Production Years: 1936-1958
Model Count: 12
Website: http://www.masseyferguson.agcocorp.com/
Fiat
Rooted in Modena, Italy, Fiat Trattori began as a distinguished producer of agricultural tractors. Through strategic acquisitions, Fiat expanded its reach, acquiring Ford-New Holland in 1990 and subsequently Case International in 1999. This latter purchase catalyzed a restructuring, uniting all tractor manufacturing operations under the umbrella of CNH Industrial, ultimately leading to the phasing out of the Fiat name in the tractor sector.
Power Range: 18-350 hpProduction Years: 1919-2002Model Count: 169Website: http://www.cnhindustrial.com/
Fiat-Hesston
Hesston originally distinguished itself as an American producer of equipment designed for harvesting and processing hay and other forage crops. In 1977, the Italian firm FIAT acquired Hesston, and subsequently initiated the importation of FIAT tractors into the United States beginning in 1980, leveraging the established Hesston name for distribution. Later, in 1991, AGCO completed the purchase of the Hesston company.
Power Range: 38-360 hpProduction Years: 1959-1992Model Count: 48Website: http://www.agcocorp.com/
Force Motors
The origins of Force Motors are deeply rooted in the vision of Shri Firodia, whose initial enterprise focused on bringing three-wheeled commercial vehicles into India, eventually transitioning to domestic production. Building upon this foundation, the company inaugurated its OX series of tractors in 1997, followed by the introduction of the Balwan range in 2003.
Power Range: 27-50 hpProduction Years: 2006-2016Model Count: 5Website: http://www.forcemotors.com/
Ford
Throughout a substantial portion of the twentieth century, Ford stood as a prominent force in the production of agricultural tractors. While the Ford name initially graced tractors in 1939 with the launch of the 9N model, the legacy of the Fordson brand predated this by two decades. A unified, worldwide tractor range emerged in 1964 when the European Fordson and American Ford lines were brought together under a single banner. In 1985, Ford expanded its agricultural presence by acquiring New Holland, resulting in the Ford-New Holland product series. However, in 1990, Ford divested its farm equipment division to Fiat, which subsequently initiated the gradual retirement of the Ford designation.
Power Range: 12-360 hpProduction Years: 1939-2000Model Count: 206Website: http://www.newholland.com/Ford-New Holland
The Ford-New Holland lineage began in 1985 when Ford completed the acquisition of New Holland. Shortly thereafter, Versatile joined the portfolio. A new chapter commenced in 1991 as FIAT became the owner of Ford-New Holland. The agreement stipulated the eventual phasing out of the Ford branding by the year 2000; however, the legacy of New Holland endures today as a cornerstone of CNH Global’s identity.
Power Range: 34-155 hpProduction Years: 1982-2000Model Count: 15Website: http://www.cnh.com/
Fordson
Fordson represented a line of tractors manufactured by Ford during the initial decades of the 1900s. Introduced in the United States in 1917 by Henry Ford, the Fordson rapidly achieved market leadership, fueled by its economical manufacturing process. Manufacturing operations transitioned to the United Kingdom in 1928, and the Fordson designation persisted in that region until 1964, when Ford integrated its North American and European tractor divisions, consolidating them under the Ford brand.
Power Range: 20-54 hpProduction Years: 1917-1964Model Count: 10
Fortschritt
Deriving from the German word for “progress,” Fortschritt designates a line of tractors once manufactured by an agricultural cooperative within the boundaries of former East Germany, known as VEB. Established in 1948, the cooperative formally adopted the name Fortschritt in 1955. A decade later, in 1964, development commenced on a new generation of tractor – the ZT series. Upon their initial construction, these machines represented the pinnacle of agricultural technology. However, a curtailment of funding for ongoing research and development ultimately led to a period of limited innovation. Production of Fortschritt tractors ceased with the reunification of Germany in 1989. Subsequently, certain assets belonging to Fortschritt were acquired by Case, and these continued to be utilized until 2004, at which point all manufacturing operations were permanently halted.
Power Range: 15-180 hpProduction Years: 1949-1990Model Count: 10
Foton
Rooted in Italian engineering, Goldoni specializes in the creation of compact and specialty tractors. The company’s journey commenced in 1957 with the production of innovative two-wheel tractors, expanding to include four-wheel models by 1969. In 2015, Goldoni became part of the Foton Lovol group, marking a new chapter in its storied history.
Power Range: 19-125 hpModel Count: 26Website: https://www.goldoni.com/
Fox River Tractor Company
Rooted in Appleton, Wisconsin, the Fox River Tractor Company emerged as the Saiberlich family divested from Eagle, channeling their expertise into a fresh venture focused on tractor manufacturing. Though their tractor production was brief, spanning only the years 1920 to 1922, Fox River Tractor swiftly pivoted after ceasing tractor assembly. They achieved notable prosperity crafting innovative forage harvesters and silage solutions. Ultimately, via a progression of acquisitions, Fox was integrated into the agricultural equipment portfolio of Hiniker.
Power Range: 38-44 hpProduction Years: 1920-1922Model Count: 2
Friday
The story of Friday Tractor begins in Hartford, Michigan, with its founder, David Friday. In the 1930s, with resourceful ingenuity, Friday assembled his initial tractor from salvaged components sourced from Ford automobiles and trucks. Historical records suggest Friday also contributed to the conceptualization of the Love Tractor, another Michigan-based endeavor, during the Second World War era. After the conflict, Friday dedicated himself to refining and evolving his own tractor designs. Though tractor production ceased by the late 1950s, Friday maintained his dedication to the agricultural industry, shifting his focus to the creation of specialized farming implements.
Power Range: 50 hpProduction Years: 1948-1959Model Count: 1 tractor
GBT
In the mid-1970s, GBT Industries, based in Madison, Wisconsin, specialized in the production of small, agile tractors. Established in 1975 by the entrepreneurial duo of Jerry Boesch and Jim Gnewuch, GBT initially focused on the GBT-2000, a tractor meticulously engineered for cultivation purposes, drawing inspiration from the classic Allis G. Subsequent models, the GBT-3000 and GBT-4000, were envisioned as versatile utility tractors, though evidence suggests the 4000 never progressed beyond the planning stages. By 1978, the era of tractor manufacturing at GBT had concluded, and the company transitioned to acting as a distributor for Pasquali tractors sourced from overseas.
Power Range: 27 hpProduction Years: 1976-1978Model Count: 2Field Legend
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