Massey-Ferguson farm tractor books - history (1/2)

The Proud Heritage of AGCO Tractors

With the acquisition of Deutz-Allis in 1990, the Allis-Gleaner Corporation (AGCO) became an industry powerhouse. AGCO manufactures and markets multiple product brands through multiple dealer networks, while maintaining the brand identity, quality, and innovative design of each of the product groups.

In the meantime following brands belong to AGCO: Challenger, Fendt, Gleaner, GSI, Massey-Ferguson, Row Gator, Terra Gator, Sunflower Manufacturing, Valtra and White Farm Equipment.

Each chapter in this lavishly illustrated volume focuses on a different company, providing a brief company history before concentrating on the tractor line. No other book provides as much detail about so many AGCO-related tractors!

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Author:	Norm Swinford
Details:	288 pages, 28.5 x 22.5 x 2.1 cm / 11.2 x 8.9 x 0.83 in, hardback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Amererican Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) (USA, 2000)
ISBN:	9781892769084

Massey Ferguson Tractors

This book covers the history of Massey Ferguson tractors starting from 1957, following the merger of Massey-Harris and Ferguson, when the red-and-grey color scheme was introduced. The author details the early models that built Massey Ferguson's reputation for durability and versatility, such as the 35 and 65 models of the 1960s. These models led to the larger 1100, 1085, and 1155 models. In the 1970s and 1980s, the demand for greater comfort resulted in the 500 and 600 series.
The book highlights the range's ability to handle a variety of tasks, from basic operations to the requirements of modern industrial farming. It also includes the latest developments in the Massey Ferguson line, providing a comprehensive view of the company's tractors, from the past to the present, and a glimpse into their future. Featuring a broad selection of modern photography showcasing both preserved and working tractors, this book offers a fresh and thorough look at one of the agricultural industry's leading tractor manufacturers, viewed both in historical context and by today's standards.

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Author:	Jonathan Whitlam
Details:	96 pages, 23 x 16.5 x 1.3 cm / 9.1 x 6.5 x 0.51 in, paperback
Illustrations:	200 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781445667249

Tracteurs Massey Ferguson 1990-2020

From 1990 to 2020, Massey Ferguson, a world-renowned company, has experienced constant growth and innovation despite a difficult economic context and severe competition. During these three decades, the tractor range has diversified to meet the specific needs of each farmer.
In 2020, on the French market, Massey Ferguson offered eleven main ranges comprising fifty-six types of tractors, with technical advances such as "AdBlue" pollution control, very high-pressure common rail injection, engine power, "Speed-Shift" and "Dyna-Shift" gearboxes, all-wheel drive, and front axle suspensions.

The company has also paid particular attention to aesthetics, evolving elegantly while maintaining visual consistency across ranges. In 2020, Massey Ferguson began a major renewal of its tractor range, marking a new era of progress.
This captivating book guides you through thirty years of innovation and technical achievements from an iconic brand.

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Author:	Jean Chaintreau
Details:	400 pages, 30.5 x 21.5 x 2.6 cm / 12 x 8.5 x 1.02 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous colour photos
Publisher:	Editions France Agricole (F, 2023)
ISBN:	9782491072872

Massey Ferguson Traktoren 1953-1989 (Typenkompass)

In 1953, three manufacturers of agricultural machinery combined their expertise to form the new company Massey Ferguson: the Canadian companies Massey and Harris, known for harvesters, and the British company Ferguson, specializing in tractor manufacturing. Together, they created one of the world's leading agricultural machinery and tractor companies.
Today, Massey Ferguson is part of the AGCO Group and operates five manufacturing plants worldwide.

In this guide, Ulf Kaack presents all the key tractors produced by Massey Ferguson from 1953 to 1989.

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Author:	Ulf Kaack
Details:	112 pages, 20 x 13.5 x 0.8 cm / 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:	140 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2021)
Series:	Typenkompass
ISBN:	9783613044159

Massey-Ferguson Traktoren in Deutschland

The history of Massey Ferguson tractors in Germany began in 1949: The "small grey" Ferguson with three-point hydraulics was first shown at the DLG exhibition in Hanover, when the company was still called Massey-Harris and was based in Cologne-Westhoven.
In 1962, based in Eschwege, Hesse, Massey Ferguson sold more tractors than any other manufacturer. Today, MF is part of the global agricultural technology group AGCO.

The author presents the tractors that Massey Ferguson has offered and continues to offer in Germany in his usual knowledgeable manner: from the grey-painted TE-20 with 25 hp to the MF 8700 with up to 400 hp. With many previously unknown photographs. A great pleasure for all tractor enthusiasts.

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Author:	Udo Bols
Details:	144 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, hardback
Illustrations:	420 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2017)
ISBN:	9783861338086