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Galloway
Rooted in Waterloo, Iowa, the William Galloway Company distinguished itself as both a purveyor of goods through mail-order catalogs and a fabricator of robust gas engines, dependable trucks, and powerful tractors. Between 1916 and 1920, Galloway brought forth two distinct tractor designs. Unfortunately, financial difficulties led to the company’s bankruptcy in 1920, bringing an end to their tractor manufacturing operations.
Power Range: 22 hp
Production Years: 1916-1919
Model Count: 2
General Ordnance
The Denning-designed tractor was brought to life by General Ordnance, marketed under both the National Tractor and GO banners. Rooted in Derby, Connecticut, General Ordnance initially forged munitions. In 1918, they acquired Denning, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and for a short period, released tractors under the National Tractor name, ultimately transitioning to branding them as General Ordnance. Manufacturing ceased in 1921, culminating in the company's bankruptcy declaration the following year in 1922.
Power Range: 17-31 hpProduction Years: 1918-1920Model Count: 3
Gibson
The Gibson story began with the founding of the Gibson corporation in Seattle, Washington. Initially, Wilbur Gibson established a manufacturing plant in Longmont, Colorado, dedicated to the creation of tractors. A range of tractor designs emerged from the facility before ownership transitioned to Helene Curtis Industries in 1952. Production was briefly revived by Western American Industries, operating from the original Gibson plant between 1953 and 1958, before ultimately ceasing operations.
Power Range: 6-40 hpProduction Years: 1947-1958Model Count: 8
Graham-Bradley
Prior to the outbreak of World War II, the Graham-Bradley tractor emerged from the workshops of the Graham-Paige Motors Corporation, located in Detroit, Michigan. These robust machines were retailed through the expansive Sears-Roebuck catalog, a company that also held ownership of the Bradley manufacturing plant and specialized in agricultural implements. Marketing materials heralded the tractors as "crafted by Graham, outfitted by Bradley, and backed by the Sears guarantee." A single core model was presented to consumers, available in both conventional and row-crop variations to suit different farming needs. Unfortunately, production spanned a mere two years, as Graham transitioned its focus to supporting the war effort. Following the conflict, Graham evolved into Kaiser Motors, eventually gaining control of and becoming synonymous with the iconic Jeep brand before ultimately being acquired by AMC.
Power Range: 33 hpProduction Years: 1938-1939Model Count: 2
Gray Tractor
In the dawn of the twentieth century, Gray Tractor specialized in the manufacture of tractors powered by drum drives. Their foundational design originated with W.C. Knapp, a pioneer in tractor experimentation dating back to 1908. Production commenced in Minneapolis in 1914, and Gray rapidly established an international presence, notably supplying a substantial quantity of tractors to France throughout the First World War. Despite initial success, Gray Tractor faced financial hardship, declaring bankruptcy in 1924 and subsequently being divested. Manufacturing was briefly revived, focusing on exports to Canada, until the factory ultimately ceased operations in 1927.
Power Range: 25-40 hpProduction Years: 1914-1927Model Count: 6
Haas
The story of Haas tractors begins with the Metal Parts Corporation, located in Racine, Wisconsin. Founded in 1939 by Ed Haas, the company initially operated as a foundry. Following the conclusion of World War II, Haas expanded into tractor manufacturing, a venture that persisted through the early part of the 1950s.
Model Count: 3
Happy Farmer
The story of Happy Farmer began in 1916, with the initial creation of tractors in Minneapolis. A swift reorganization followed, resulting in the formation of the La Crosse Tractor Company through the unification of Happy Farmer and the Sta-Rite Engine Company. This new entity continued crafting tractors under the established Happy Farmer name until 1921. Although Oshkosh Tractor expressed interest in acquiring the operation and relocating its facilities, the negotiations ultimately fell through, bringing an end to Happy Farmer’s manufacturing endeavors.
Power Range: 13-26 hpProduction Years: 1917-1923Model Count: 6
Hart-Parr
The story of Hart-Parr began in 1901, the brainchild of Charles Hart and Charles Parr, two ambitious engineering students from the University of Wisconsin. These individuals stand as foundational figures in the development of gasoline-powered tractors. Hart-Parr distinguished itself as the initial American company to commercially produce gasoline tractors, commencing in 1903, and holds a strong argument for being the very first globally, sharing that distinction with the Ivel firm of England, which also began manufacturing in the same year. The company underwent a significant transformation in 1929, uniting with Oliver Chilled Plow to create the consolidated Oliver company.
Power Range: 22-111 hpProduction Years: 1901-1935Model Count: 21
Hefty
During the mid-1970s, a series of compact tractors known as Hefty tractors were manufactured within the United States. The Hefty name belonged to the Holtan Axle and Transmission Company, a Wisconsin-based firm commonly referred to as HAXCO. Holtan officially trademarked the Hefty brand in 1974, and these tractors were promoted through advertising campaigns for several years, up until 1978. Sadly, the Holtan company eventually ceased operations in 2003.
Power Range: 27 hpProduction Years: 1974-1978Model Count: 3
Heider
In Carroll, Iowa, Heider Manufacturing pioneered a distinctive range of tractors, distinguished by their innovative friction-drive mechanism—a mechanically smooth, continuously variable transmission. Production commenced in 1911, and within a year, these tractors were being distributed nationally through the established network of the Rock Island Plow Company. Though Rock Island formally acquired Heider Manufacturing in 1914, the legacy of the original brand endured, with tractors continuing to be marketed under the combined 'Heider - Rock Island' designation for a considerable period thereafter.
Power Range: 11-30 hpProduction Years: 1911-1927Model Count: 5
Hesston
Originally an American producer of equipment for harvesting and processing hay and animal feed, Hesston established itself as a key player in the agricultural sector. The Italian firm FIAT acquired Hesston in 1977, 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 Hesston, marking a new chapter in the brand's history.
Power Range: 38-360 hpProduction Years: 1959-1992Model Count: 48
Website: http://www.agcocorp.com/
Hinomoto
The name Hinomoto once represented a line of tractors crafted by the Japanese company, Toyosha. Toyosha’s history extends back to 1863, when Denzou Tanoue first began manufacturing plows. These Hinomoto compact tractors emerged in the late 1950s and quickly gained international recognition, finding their way to customers around the globe. A significant shift occurred in 1990 when Hitachi Construction Machinery acquired Toyosha, subsequently rebranding the tractor line as Tierra in 1997.
Power Range: 10-42 hpProduction Years: 1968-1995Model Count: 77Website: http://www.tiera.co.jp/Field Legend
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