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c.1957 Ferguson FE35 Tractor

United Kingdom • 16 Jun 2012

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This is a c.1957 Ferguson FE35 Tractor, a model introduced after the merger of Ferguson with Massey-Harris. It's a paraffin-fuelled, PTO-equipped model acquired in the 1980s and described as being in generally good condition, though it was last run in 2008 and is sold as viewed.

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The tractor is described as being in generally good condition and was last run in 2008. It is sold strictly as viewed, suggesting some wear and tear is expected.

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Harry Ferguson's invaluable contribution to agricultural practice is his famous three-point hitch system.

Designed in the 1930s, this ingenious device supported trailed implements hydraulically, maintaining ride height and enhancing stability.

The first such model to use the 'Ferguson System' was the immensely popular Ford-Ferguson 9N, which also featured an hydraulic 'power take off' (PTO) for driving trailed implements.

Ford continued to use Ferguson's patented technology after the partnership dissolved, leading to a protracted legal dispute.

In the meantime, Harry Ferguson turned to the Standard Motor Company for the manufacture of a new tractor, the TE20 (the 'little grey Fergie') which was made in several variants between 1946 and 1956.

By this time Ferguson had merged with Massey-Harris, becoming Massey-Ferguson in December 1957.

One of the new company's first models was the FE35, introduced in October 1956.

The FE35 incorporated several improvements to the original TE des...