Massey Ferguson Heritage 1970 - 1980, This is a Massey Ferguson Heritage video showcasing the Massey Ferguson 1970 & the Massey Ferguson 1980. The Massey Ferguson Tractor have long evolved from the Ferguson 20.
Massey Ferguson History for you !!
Massey Ferguson entered the 1970s on the 60s wave of success.
Massey Ferguson’s new four-wheel drive articulated tractor, the MF 1200 was introduced in the UK during ‘72. A new line of tractors offering features such as air conditioning was exhibited successfully at a major dealer show in North America, to be produced in 1976.The MF 50B industrial tractor with loader and backhoe was introduced to MF’s worldwide markets and soon became a best-seller.Early in ’73, an agreement was signed in Pakistan giving MF manufacturing rights for tractors, under which 4000 tractors would be assembled each year. Arrangements were also made for MF tractors to be manufactured in Poland under the name URSUS.
MF’s new high-capacity swather, the MF 655 was introduced during ’73 - it was able to cut widths of grain up to 21 ft at 8mph.
Worldwide requirement for cereals, meat and fibres this year, meant that the agricultural industry was unable to meet exceptional demand.
The following year, 1974, Massey Ferguson acquired the Hanomag construction machinery division of Rheinstahl A.G., West Germany. This meant that MF’s floor space for manufacturing industrial and construction machinery was increased by 170%.More expansion was taking place at Brantford, Canada, as construction began of a machine shop and implement factory.MF’s sales rose in many markets during ‘74, including the UK, Australia and South Africa, however most notably sales in Argentina rose by almost 100%.1975 saw Massey-Ferguson de Mexico SA achieve record sales.Plans were made this year to introduce 29 industrial and construction products, which would give MF one of the most modern and complete lines in the industry.Adding to the company’s continuing expansion, a new factory was in progress in Poland to establish a 70,000 engine per year output. Agreement was also reached in Iran on a joint venture with Iranian interests to produce tractors, which included an engine plant at Tabriz.
Massey Ferguson added four new tractor models in 1976 - MF 595, MF 1135, MF 1155 and MF 1505 - by now there were eleven tractor choices ranging from 45 hp to 180 hp.The range of harvesting machines and heavy duty implements were extended with the addition of a forage harvester, large round baler, disc harrow and chisel plough.This year, the Banner Lane factory in Coventry produced a record 90,000 tractors.Perkins also introduced four new engines to cater for a more diverse market, and went on to experience record sales in ’76.
From September this year, safety cabs became a legal requirement for tractors being sold in the UK.
With the continued growth of snowmobiling in the US and Canada, Massey Ferguson introduced new leisure time machines, increasing sales by more than 50%. From the early 70s, these machines offered the lowest centre of gravity in the industry, and were the quietest ever produced by Massey Ferguson.
1980 For Massey Ferguson, the eighties was a challenging time, requiring exceptionally hard work to struggle against the decline in demand for agricultural machinery, followed by an impressive fight back in Massey Ferguson's inimitable style! Massey Ferguson's direct market coverage spanned 190 countries by 1980.
Brazil experienced strong demand for the new MF 295 and MF 296 tractors as well as the MF 5650 combine, and sales there rose by 10%. Farm machinery and engine activities merged to form a new joint company called Massey-Ferguson Perkins SA.
In Australia, Massey Ferguson's 305 Cane Harvester continued its success, while in Europe combine harvester production was transferred and implemented successfully from Kilmarnock, Scotland to Marquette, France.
MF launched the MF 3000/3600 tractor series, its most highly computerised range of tractors..In 1987 MF sales rose by 27%, and for the 25th consecutive year Massey Ferguson was the bestselling agricultural tractor in the western world. Please check out more MF Heritage videos on our youtube channel
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