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Explore Massey Ferguson's History
1847
In a humble tool shed in New Castle, Ontario, Daniel Massey begins manufacturing simple farm implements.
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.
1867
The company’s proprietary advances in harvesting equipment were chosen for display at the International Industrial Exhibition in Paris, France.
1891
Canada’s top two farm equipment companies merge to form Massey-Harris Limited.
1926
Harry Ferguson patents the 3-point hitch. In various forms, it is still used on virtually all tractors today.
1930
Massey-Harris produces the General Purpose (GP) which was the first tractor designed and built by Massey-Harris.
1938
In Canada, Massey-Harris perfects the first self-propelled combine, with its own engine and power train.
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.
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.
1953
Massey-Harris and Ferguson merge.
1969
Introduction of first 4-wheel drive tractors, MF1500 & MF1800, powered by a Caterpillar V8 diesel engine.
1969
Introduction of the first V8-powered, fixed frame row crop tractor - the MF1150.
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.
1983
The “Equipment Manufacturers Institute” recognizes the Massey Ferguson selfpropelled combine as one of the “100 Most Significant Contributions” to the mechanization of agriculture.
1987
Massey Ferguson showcases its exclusive Autotronic and Datatronic Systems, designed to enhance tractor control.
1992
Massey Ferguson combines offer optional yield meters operating in sync with the Global Positioning System, making it possible to map yields while harvesting.
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.
1997
Massey Ferguson introduces the 8780 Class VI rotary combine, designed to satisfy the increasing demand for high performing, mechanically simple, reliable machines.
2006
Massey Ferguson adopts ISOBUS technology, becoming a leader in achieving “plug & play” capability with other ISOBUS- compatible equipment.
2006
Massey Ferguson and Hesston join forces to produce the new Hesston Series complete line of hay equipment.
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.
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
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.
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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