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    About Us

    Massey Ferguson is part of AGCO Corporation and is one of the biggest names in farm equipment throughout the world with a 150 year history

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1847

In a humble tool shed in New Castle, Ontario, Daniel Massey begins manufacturing simple farm implements.

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1855

The company entered a period of rapid growth, with the acquisition of proven American innovations such as the Ketchum grass mower and Massey combined hand rake reaper mower.

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1867

The company’s proprietary advances in harvesting equipment were chosen for display at the International Industrial Exhibition in Paris, France.

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1891

Canada’s top two farm equipment companies merge to form Massey-Harris Limited.

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1926

Harry Ferguson patents the 3-point hitch. In various forms, it is still used on virtually all tractors today.

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1930

Massey-Harris produces the General Purpose (GP) which was the first tractor designed and built by Massey-Harris.

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1938

In Canada, Massey-Harris perfects the first self-propelled combine, with its own engine and power train.

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1942

During World War II, Massey-Harris manufactures tanks, howitzers, wings for mosquito fighterbombers, 40mm shells, naval gun mounts and bodies for ambulances and troop carriers.

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1946

Harry Ferguson opens the Banner Lane plant in Coventry, England, which grows to become the world’s largest factory devoted solely to the production of tractors.

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1953

Massey-Harris and Ferguson merge. 

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1969

Introduction of first 4-wheel drive tractors, MF1500 & MF1800, powered by a Caterpillar V8 diesel engine.

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1969

Introduction of the first V8-powered, fixed frame row crop tractor - the MF1150.

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1978

The company’s first compact tractor, the Massey Ferguson 205, is introduced. In the same year, Massey Ferguson pioneers the electronic 3-point hitch.

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1983

The “Equipment Manufacturers Institute” recognizes the Massey Ferguson selfpropelled combine as one of the “100 Most Significant Contributions” to the mechanization of agriculture.

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1987

Massey Ferguson showcases its exclusive Autotronic and Datatronic Systems, designed to enhance tractor control.

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1992

Massey Ferguson combines offer optional yield meters operating in sync with the Global Positioning System, making it possible to map yields while harvesting.

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1996

Massey Ferguson introduces the Dyna-6 transmission. Developed in Germany, it becomes the forerunner of today’s Dyna-VT™ – the most advanced Continuously Variable Transmission available and the world’s only clutchless, stepless CVT.

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1997

Massey Ferguson introduces the 8780 Class VI rotary combine, designed to satisfy the increasing demand for high performing, mechanically simple, reliable machines.

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2006

Massey Ferguson adopts ISOBUS technology, becoming a leader in achieving “plug & play” capability with other ISOBUS- compatible equipment.

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2006

Massey Ferguson and Hesston join forces to produce the new Hesston Series complete line of hay equipment.

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2009

Perfected in France, the company’s new Dynamic Tractor Management (DTM) system is introduced, allowing the engine and transmission to work as one, by monitoring engine and transmission ratios to achieve an optimum match for any given task.

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2010

Massey Ferguson introduces the model 9250 DynaFlex combine. It features the industry’s first draper header with a fully flexible cutterbar, delivering increased performance and capacity in soybeans and small grains

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2011

Massey Ferguson brings the new 7600 Series mid-frame row crop tractors to market, with higher horsepower, new cab options and significant advances in efficiency and productivity.

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2011

With the introduction of its state-ofthe- art 9500 Series combines, Massey Ferguson brings North American harvesters ultimate capacity without complexity.

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