Samson

The Samson company started manufacturing "Sieve Grip" tractors in Stockton, California. These tractors were offered in two models, featuring three wheels and a low profile suitable for orchard use, and they had an open design between the steel treads. Following Ford's entry into the tractor market, General Motors opted to join the industry as well. In 1919, GM acquired Samson and relocated its operations to Janesville, Wisconsin, merging them with the Janesville Machine Company, which GM had also purchased. The facility produced both Samson tractors and two sizes of Samson trucks. However, due to their high cost, the Sieve Grip tractors struggled to compete with Ford, leading to their replacement with the more affordable Samson M model, which sold well. Although a larger model, the A, was in the works, the company redirected its efforts towards the Iron Horse cultivator. Unfortunately, the cultivator was poorly designed, and competition was intense. As a result, GM began to experience financial losses and ultimately decided to cease production of the entire Samson line. By 1922, GM transformed the factory into a Chevrolet assembly line.