Ferguson farm tractor books - history

Ferguson TE-20 Tractor

In 1917, Harry Ferguson developed a way to attach a wheelless plough to a tractor, reducing the risk of overturning. By 1925, the plough was in production in the USA, and Ferguson focused on designing equipment that integrated the plough with the tractor.
Ferguson partnered with David Brown to create the Ferguson-Brown Type A, but sales fell short of expectations. After demonstrating the tractor to Henry Ford, Ferguson reached an agreement with the Ford Motor Company to produce an improved version. The result, the Ford-Ferguson 9N, was launched in 1939.

When Ford ended the partnership, Ferguson collaborated with the Standard Motor Company to manufacture the Ferguson TE-20 in Britain. Production began in 1946, and over the next decade, more than 793.000 units were built in Britain, France, and the USA. With its three-point hydraulic linkage, the TE-20 was part of Ferguson's vision for a complete farming system. By 1956, when it was replaced by the FE-35, over 100 Ferguson implements had been designed for it.

This expanded edition includes many new images, detailing the TE-20's history and impact. It is also a valuable guide for those interested in finding, restoring, and using the iconic 'little grey Fergie.'

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Ferguson TE20 in Detail

The Ferguson T20 is one of the most popular farm tractors ever built. Designed by inventor Harry Ferguson, this small grey tractor became a symbol of agricultural progress. Introduced in the 1940s, it outperformed its competitors and provided farmers worldwide with a reliable and versatile machine.

This book traces the development and evolution of the Ferguson T20, covering models built in the USA and France, as well as special-purpose and industrial versions. More than 500.000 units were sold globally, replacing horses on many post-war farms.
Written by a leading expert, the book presents new facts and rare photographs. It also explores the wide range of Ferguson implements, along with details on tractor options and accessories.

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The Ferguson Tractor Story

The "little grey Fergie" is Britain's most popular tractor, known for its light weight and ease of use. It played a key role in replacing horses on farms and was central to a new system of mechanized farming.

This illustrated book traces the history of Harry Ferguson's tractor designs, from his early innovations before the 1930s to the merger with Massey in 1957. The author has used newly available archive material and interviewed former Ferguson employees to provide fresh insights.
The book also highlights the implements that were essential to the Ferguson system, showing how they transformed farming.

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Ferguson Advertising - With over 250 advertisements from period journals

This book presents a collection of Ferguson advertisements published in journals and magazines in the UK and the USA. It covers the Ferguson Brown tractor, the Ford Ferguson, TE20, TO20, TO30, TO35, FE35, and the Ferguson 40, the last model before the Massey-Ferguson MF35. Implements and farm equipment designed for Ferguson tractors are also included.

Author John Farnworth, known for his previous works, explores a topic of great interest to tractor enthusiasts and collectors of Ferguson memorabilia. The book also provides an overview of the history of the Ferguson brand. More than 250 advertisements are reproduced.

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Tracteur Ferguson TE-20, TO-20, TO-30, TO-35, FF-30

In 1917, Harry Ferguson developed a system to attach a wheelless plough directly to a tractor, reducing the risk of overturning. By 1925, his plough was in production in the USA, and he worked on a tractor with a hydraulic system for lifting and attaching implements.
After unsuccessful partnerships with David Brown in the UK and Ford in the USA, Ferguson collaborated with Standard Motor Company to produce the TE-20 in England.
Over the next ten years, 793.000 units of this iconic model were built in Britain, France, and the USA.
With its three-point hydraulic linkage, the TE-20 was part of a complete farming system. During its production, more than 200 Ferguson implements were designed specifically for it.

This illustrated book, featuring archival materials and photos of restored models, traces the history of the TE-20 and the Ferguson System. It tells the story of how this seemingly simple machine transformed agriculture worldwide.

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