Massey Ferguson
Massey Ferguson is an agricultural machinery manufacturer. The company was established in 1953 through the merger of farm equipment makers Massey-Harris of Canada and the Ferguson Company of the United Kingdom. It was based in Coventry then moved to Beauvais in 2003 due to the Coventry factory shutting down.
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Presently, Massey Ferguson offers the following types of equipment with different regional availability throughout the globe:
Massey Ferguson developed a wide range of agricultural vehicles and have a large share in the market across the world especially in Europe.
Beginning in December 1957, the MF35 which was the first Massey Ferguson branded tractor rolled off the factory floor. It was a Ferguson design that started its life in 1955 as the Ferguson 35, often nicknamed "Gold Belly" due to the gold engine and gearbox. The 35's were massively popular and sold across the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland and the United States. These were followed by other early models like the 65 (MK1 indirect injection) and 65 (MK2 direct injection).
Starting in 1964, the next big selling model was the MF135 which became widely popular because of its reliability and power compared to other tractors at the time. This was the first model in the MF 100 series. These included the MF 130, 133, 135, 145, 148, 150, 158, 165, 168, 175, 178, 180, 185 and 188.
In 1969, the MF 1000 series was introduced. This model lineup included the MF 1080, 1100, 1130 and 1150.
In 1971 the first articulated tractors were introduced: MF 1500 and 1800. The smaller MF 1200 (1972) was built in Manchester for the European market.
In 1977, the MF 500 series was introduced containing the models of 550, 560, 565, 575, 590, 595 (500 series).
From the mid-1970s and early 1980s came the 200 series tractor, which included the MF 230, 235, 240, 245, 250, 255, 260, 265, 270, 275, 278, 280, 285, 290, 298, 299.
In the mid-1980s, the short-lived 600 series was released. This included the 675, 690, 690T, 695, 698 and 699. The reason behind poor sales figures was due to unattractive styling and poor ergonomics, with the cab sitting much higher than previous MF tractors. Although the cab did give excellent visibility and a flat floor, being high off the ground meant it was best suited to field operations instead of livestock work. The 600 series was one of the first tractors to offer the user an option to control where the hydraulic fluid should be pumped. By moving a switch situated near the floor of the cab, the user could block off flow to the rear hydraulics and link arms, concentrating the full force of the pump on the front loader if equipped.
In the late 1980s, one of the greatest selling tractors of all time was released- the 300 series Massey Ferguson. Excellent power, simplicity of cab, high range of gears and components made the MF 300 series a success especially in Europe. The range included the MF 340, 350, 352, 355, 362, 365, 372, 375, 382, 383, 390, 390T, 393, 394, 395, 398, 399 and 399T (the most powerful and popular Massey Ferguson 399) with horsepower ranging from 45HP to 104HP. The 300 series was also offered with a choice of cab, Hi-Line or Lo-Line. The Hi-Line cab featured a flat floor whilst the Lo-Line cab had a hump in the middle for the transmission tunnel. Some 'original' examples of the lower horsepower 300-series have been known to fetch prices exceeding £20,000 because of their rarity.
In the mid-1990s, the 6100 series and 8100 series were released including the 6150, 6180 and 8130.
Tractors that came after the 300 series included:
In the 2000s, the Massey Ferguson range included the 8600 series (limited markets), 5400 (limited markets), 5700S, 6700S, 7700S, and 8700S series tractors. New generation AGCO Power engines 8700 S Series provided levels of torque and horse-power unsurpassed in conventional tractor design, from the minimum of fuel. AGCO POWER 6 cylinder 8.4 L engines generated power from 270 to 405 hp.[35](AGCO Beauvais France) Massey Ferguson tractor production factories also built tractors marketed by AGCO under the "Challenger" brand, and also specific model ranges for Iseki.
In July 2020, Massey Ferguson launched the change of the tractor lineup, starting with the 8S Series that replaced the 7700S range.[36]
In 2021, more models were launched. In January, the 5S Series[37] and in September the 6S Series and 7S Series. This change also brought a new model numbering. For example, an MF 5S.105 – the "5S" stands for the series and the last three digits stands for the maximum power.[38]
In 2022, Massey Ferguson presented the new compact tractor 1700M Series and the new specialized tractor 3S Series.[39]
At Agritechnica in November 2023, Massey Ferguson announced the release of the 9S series, ranging in power from 285 - 425 horsepower.[40]
Ferguson 40
Massey-Harris Clipper Combine c. 1950
Massey Ferguson 35 (American type)
Massey Ferguson Super 90 Diesel
Massey Ferguson 165
Massey Ferguson 124 Small Square Baler
Massey Ferguson Model 560 Combine Harvester
Massey Ferguson Model 38 Combine Harvester in UK
Massey Ferguson 860 Combine
Massey Ferguson MF 698
Massey Ferguson MF 3660
Massey Ferguson MF 8732
Massey Ferguson 8S.225
In use 1890-1958
In use 1946-1951
In use 1958-1970
In use 2002-2021
Massey Ferguson is the most widely sold brand of agricultural machinery in the world. The brand designs were licensed to a variety of companies including:
Rival manufacturers: