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First tractor is invented
The first engine-powered farm tractors used steam and were introduced. Click to here to see the history of tractors -
Gasoline fueled tractor
Charter Gasoline Engine Company creates a gasoline fueled engine. -
The Froelich Tractor
The actual first successful gasoline tractor, the Froelich tractor, is invented by John Froelich. -
The Waterloo Gasoline Traction Engine Company
Froelich and eight investors formed the Waterloo Gasoline Traction Engine Company. They built four prototype tractors and sold two (though both were soon returned). -
The Fordson
Henry Ford introduces a small, inexpensive model which he calls the Fordson during the World War I. Click here to visit website -
Lightweight Tractors Introduced
An entirely new line of lightweight tractors was engineered, supplemented by a new line of threshing machines and farm trucks. Click here to learn more -
The Three-Point Hitch
Harry Ferguson invented the three-point hitch. The three-point hitch was put together using a combination of linkages (three different linkage points, two on bottom and one on top) and hydraulics. (Made things much easier for farmers) -
Row Crop Invented
The Oliver company refined its "Row Crop" tractor with two small drive wheels in front spaced closely together.
