Ferguson TE-20
The Ferguson TE-20 is a utility tractor produced from 1946 to 1948 by Ferguson in Coventry, England. It features a Continental 2.0L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, a 4-speed unsynchronized transmission, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has an open operator station with a pressed steel seat and mechanical expanding shoe brakes. It was built in large numbers with 172,185 units produced. The TE-20 was succeeded by the TEA-20 which used a Standard engine. The tractor is known for its reliability and versatility in farming tasks.
Power28 hp[B]
Founded1946 - 1948
ModelTE-20
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ferguson TE-20
Power
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 25.41 hp (18.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 20.70 hp (15.4 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 11-28 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Continental Z-120 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Fuel use | 2.27 gal/hour (8.6 l/hour) |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1750 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.19x3.75 inches (81 x 95 mm) |
| Displacement | 120 ci (2.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
Variants
| TE-20 | Continental engine |
|---|---|
| TO-20 | US-built |
| TEA-20 | Standard engine |
| TEB-20 | narrow tractor |
Dimensions
| Width | 63.5 inches (161 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 52 inches (132 cm) |
| Length | 115 inches (292 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Ballasted weight | 4,510 lbs (2045 kg) |
| Operating weight | 2,760 lbs (1251 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | positive |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging system | Lucas generator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station with pressed steel seat. |
Production
| Note | In 1947 the Standard engine replaced the Continental engine in the TE20, this modified version was named the TEA20. |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility tractor |
| Built in | Coventry, England |
| Total built | 172,185 |
| Years produced | 1946 - 1948 |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.125) |
