Overview
The Ferguson Model A is a farm tractor produced between 1936 and 1937 by manufacturer David Brown and distributed by Ferguson. It features a 2.0L four-cylinder gasoline engine and was the first production model to incorporate the Ferguson three-point system.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
Equipped with either a Coventry-Climax E or David Brown 122.7 ci gasoline engine, the unit is rated at 20 hp at 1400 RPM and is capable of operating two 10-inch plows.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical layout includes a three-speed gear transmission with one reverse gear, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and drum brakes.
Historical Production Details:
This open operator station utility tractor originally sold for 200 GBP in 1938 and carries its serial number plate on the dashboard to the left of the steering column.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / The Ferguson-Brown Type A tractor was the first production tractor with the Ferguson three-point system, following the success of the "Black Tractor". |
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| Distributor | Ferguson |
| Manufacturer | David Brown |
| Original price | 200 GBP (1938) |
Engine
| Description | Coventry-Climax E / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / David Brown / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
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| Displacement | 122.7 ci (2.0 L) |
| Power | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1400 / 1400 |
| Description | Coventry-Climax 4-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | David Brown 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Description | Coventry-Climax 4-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | David Brown 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Plows | 2 (10-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
A Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the dashboard of the Ferguson A, to the left of the steering column. |
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