Ferguson-Brown Type A Tractor 1938

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Ferguson-Brown Type A Tractor 1938

First produced in 1936 the Ferguson-Brown tractor was powered by a 20h.p. side valve petrol/paraffin Coventry-Climax Engine, later versions had a simile engine produced by David Brown.  Three forward gears together with a reverse gave a top speed of just under 5 mph The basic tractor was fitted with steel spade lug wheels and independent drum brakes.  Optional equipment included power take off, side mounted belt pulley (as above) and pneumatic tyres.  In 1938 the basic cost of the tractor was £198, when compared to the £100 price of a Standard Fordson many farmers considers the Type A Ferguson-Brown too expensive.  The Ferguson converging hydraulic actuated linkage transformed the tractor industry and it's influence on tractor design can still be seen in today's tractors.