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1887
Gas being used in tractors was successfully used for the first time by Charter Gasoline Engine Company -
1892
Williams Patersons Gas Traction Tractor Harking back to the firm's history in the gas tractor field, claimed 1892 as the date for Paterson's gas traction engine, though patent dates suggest 1894. The early machine ran, but not well enough to be produced. -
first tractor created
in 1892 the first tractor created by John froelich. it had yet to be named but was the first successful gasoline engine that could be maneuver forwards and backwards -
1907
Henry Ford produced his first experimental gasoline-powered tractor in 1907 under the direction of chief engineer Joseph Galamb -
open gear tractors
The date for this invention has never been specified. Open gears on tractors allowed a much better turning radius and maneuverability. -
1917
Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, recognized the potential of tractors in revolutionizing agriculture. In 1917, he introduced the Fordson Model F, the first mass-produced tractor that was both affordable and reliable. This pioneering machine made it possible for small-scale farmers to benefit from the efficiency of tractor-powered farming, ultimately transforming the landscape of agriculture. -
1923
The company introduced the John Deere Model D tractor, which became one of the most successful and enduring tractor models in history. The Model D was innovative in many ways, featuring a two-cylinder engine that provided ample power for various farming tasks, as well as a sturdy and dependable design. This iconic tractor cemented John Deere's reputation as a market leader in agricultural machinery. -
1931
Caterpillar began producing its first diesel tractor model – the Caterpillar Diesel Sixty Tractor. Caterpillar realized that it was only a matter of time before the diesel crawler would catch on. -
1940
They were still making steam-powered engines well into the 1940's -
1947
John Deere was coming into the market with bigger plows and tractors for farming. -
1960's
John Deere had started to make the 6 cylinders tractor, he was focused on 2 and 4 but they didn't have enough power so he started to focus on the 6 -
1970
The Iron Horse series of tractors by John Deere varied in power between 90-hp and 180-hp, not many could even get up to 90-hp -
1980's
They started to make them four-wheel drive and making them have powershift transmissions