Massey Ferguson tractors are primarily manufactured in several locations around the world, including factories in Beauvais, France; Coventry, England; and Jackson, Minnesota, USA. The brand is part of AGCO Corporation, which has production facilities in various countries to meet global demand. Additionally, some models may also be produced in other regions, depending on market needs and production capabilities.
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Massey Ferguson tractors are owned by AGCO Corporation, an American agricultural equipment manufacturer. AGCO acquired the Massey Ferguson brand in 1994 as part of its strategy to broaden its product offerings in the agricultural sector. The brand is well-known for its tractors and agricultural machinery, catering to farmers and agricultural businesses worldwide.
It appears that Massey Ferguson built the first ones in 1947. It was the Massey Ferguson TO-20 Toy Pedal tractor. From here, some of the tractor builders would make pedal tractors after the big motorized models. John Deere made their first in 1968.
Originally named the Newcastle Foundry and Machine Manufactory, the company that would become Massey Ferguson came to be in 1879. Eventually the company went through several name changes and merged with the Ferguson Company in 1958. The first line of truly merged Massey Ferguson tractors started production in 1958.
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165s were turned out from 1964 to 1975. Check the serial number to determine when a specific unit was manufactured. http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/7/4/746-massey-ferguson-165.html
The Massey Ferguson 240 S with the serial number 9537G19029 was manufactured in 1987. The serial number can help identify the production year, as Massey Ferguson typically follows a specific numbering system for their tractors.
There are no specific statistics for Iowa, but nationally John Deere and Massey Ferguson are among the best selling tractors.
The only Massey Ferguson tractor dealer in Houston, Texas is Knox Tractor Co Inc, which can be located at 8023 Airline Drive near St. Joseph Cemetery. They sell used Massey Ferguson tractors as well as many other new and used tractors. Try Brookside Equipment Sales locations on Mosley Road or Sam Houston Parkway in Houston for Massey Ferguson equipment or parts.