The History Of The Farm Tractor

The farm tractor as we know it today has a history that is rich but also troublesome with some of the most popular versions of these pieces of farm equipment not popular back in the days that they were first developed.

The first ever tractor sale was recorded in 1897 and this was manufactured by Hornsby-Ackroyd and was a safety oil patented traction engine, powered for optimum usage. The most successful commercial design that was sold was manufactured by Ivel and was a three-wheeled tractor in 1902. It is tractors such as these and also descendants of these that are known as antique farm tractors and have now become somewhat of a collector’s item for farm tractor fanatics.

Each design of new and used farm tractors that we see today has evolved over the years to make them bigger and better and although these antique farm tractors are considered an investment, they do not hold the same convenience factor as the newest models that are around today.

The gasoline models of the farm tractor came about in the early 1900’s and were associated with great antique farm tractors names such as Bedford and Ford. They became more affordable and therefore more readily available for the farmers of this time and before very long, Ford or rather Fordson had 77% of the United States farm tractor market.

Today the farm tractor is considered an essential tool for any farmer and also anyone with a large expanse of land. You can now get new and used farm tractors for any purpose, from mowing the lawn to digging a hole.

Although antique farm tractors or used farm tractors have some sort of appeal to them, it is seen to be more preferable in today’s society to buy a brand new version as this brings with it many benefits. One benefit is the many new attachments that can be added making it a versatile tool that can undertake any task.