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Ferguson TE-20 Specs ( 1946-1948 )

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Overview

The Ferguson TE-20 is a utility farm tractor manufactured in Coventry, England, between 1946 and 1948, with a total production of 172,185 units. It is powered by a 2.0L Continental four-cylinder gasoline engine and features a four-speed unsynchronized gear transmission. Performance testing recorded a maximum belt power of 25.41 hp and a drawbar capacity sufficient for two 14-inch plows.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Output: According to Nebraska Tractor Test 392, the unit achieved a maximum belt power of 25.41 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 2,650 lbs while operating in second gear.
Engine and Fuel Specifications: The liquid-cooled Continental Z-120 gasoline engine has a 120 ci displacement and is equipped with an oil bath air cleaner and a 10-gallon fuel tank.
Mechanical and Electrical Layout: The tractor is configured with a 6-volt positive ground electrical system, a Lucas generator, manual steering, and differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes.

Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Coventry, England / In 1947 the Standard engine replaced the Continental engine in the TE20, this modified version was named the TEA20.
Manufacturer Ferguson
Total built 172,185

Engine

Engine type Continental 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank 10 gal (37.9 L)
Air cleaner oil bath
Bore/Stroke 3.19x3.75 inches (81 x 95 mm)
Description Continental Z-120 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement 120 ci (2.0 L)
Fuel use 2.27 gal/hour (8.6 l/hour)
Rated RPM 1750
Starter volts 6
Oil capacity 6 qts (5.7 L)
Belt (tested) 25.41 hp (18.9 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 20.70 hp (15.4 kW)
Plows 2 (14-inch)

Transmission

Gears 4 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission type 4-speed unsynchronized gear
Type unsynchronized gear

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station with pressed steel seat.
Description Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Drive type Two-wheel drive
Steering manual

PTO

Rear PTO transmission
Rear PTO Type 540 (1.125)

Electrical

Battery volts 6
Charging system Lucas generator
Ground positive

Dimensions & Tires

Ballasted weight 4,510 lbs (2045 kg)
Height 52 inches (132 cm)
Length 115 inches (292 cm)
Operating weight 2,760 lbs (1251 kg)
Wheelbase 70 inches (177 cm)
Width 63.5 inches (161 cm)
Front tire 6.00-16
Rear tire 11-28
Weight 2,760 lbs (1251 kg)
Wheelbase 70 inches (177 cm)
Ag front 6.00-16
Ag rear 11-28

Nebraska Tractor Test 392

Belt fuel use (max) 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour)
Belt power (max) 25.41 hp (18.9 kW)
Description Gasoline 4-speed 2WDApril 26 - May 10, 1948Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 392 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 2 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Max power 20.70 hp (15.4 kW)
Max pull 2,650 lbs (1202 kg)

References

Description Dealer Shop Manul TE-20, TO-20 & TO-30 Tractors

TE-20 Serial Numbers

1946 1
1947 316
1948 20895
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Final 48000
Location: Instrument panel

Variants

TE-20 Continental engine
TEA-20 Standard engine
TEB-20 narrow tractor
TO-20 US-built

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #392
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Test Date: April 26, 1948 to May 10, 1948
Location: Agricultural Engineering Department, Agricultural College, Lincoln

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

No PTO performance data available.