The Massey Ferguson 35 was one of the most successful tractors of all time, and is still regarded by many as one of the most versatile machines ever to grace the world’s agricultural fields, with many still being used for a job of work even today.
The story of this model is a fascinating one that incorporates two manufacturers and two continents. In this series of articles, I’ll be taking a close look at this often taken-for-granted machine, and delving into its very interesting history.
Unqualified success!
During the late 1950s and early ‘60s, the Massey Ferguson 35 was quite literally an unbeatable machine. Built on a firm pedigree and with several improvements added over time, the 35 became an iconic tractor, even during its own production life! And, try as they may, Massey Ferguson’s competitors and the tractors they introduced in a bid to topple the 35, simply couldn’t dent the appeal and huge success of the red and grey marvel.
A great number of farmers around the
