Where Are Massey Ferguson Tractors And Combines Made?

None — Massey Ferguson MF 8700 S Series Row Crop High Horsepower Tractor
Source: MasseyFerguson.com

Massey Ferguson, founded in 1953 through the merger of Massey-Harris of Canada and the Ferguson Company of the UK, is one of the leading global tractor brands. Massey Ferguson is part of AGCO Corporation, a multinational corporation based in Duluth, Georgia.

Today, Massey Ferguson distributes its products worldwide and operates eight global manufacturing facilities. Its tractors are built at factories in Beauvais (France), Changzhou (China), Canoas (Brazil), and Mogi das Cruzes (Brazil). Combine harvesters are manufactured at facilities in Breganze (Italy) and Santa Rosa (Brazil).

Massey Ferguson History

Origins of the Company

The roots of Massey Ferguson can be traced back to 1847 when Daniel Massey established Newcastle Foundry and Machine Manufactory in Clarington, Ontario (Canada). The company later rebranded as Massey Manufacturing Co., becoming renowned for creating some of the world's first mechanical threshers. As the business expanded across Canada and internationally, it became one of the largest local employers in the Toronto area.

In 1891, Massey Manufacturing merged with A. Harris, Son and Company to form Massey-Harris Limited, making it one of the largest agricultural equipment manufacturers in the world. The company broadened its product offerings to include threshers, reapers, and even safety bicycles. In 1910, Massey-Harris made its first international acquisition by purchasing the Johnston Harvester Company of Batavia, New York.

Innovations in Farm Equipment

Massey-Harris began producing its first tractor, the 20 horsepower Massey-Harris GP 15/22, in 1930. As its experience in tractor manufacturing grew, it launched the Massey-Harris Pacemaker in 1936 (25 horsepower) and the Massey-Harris Model 101 (35 horsepower) in 1938. Later, Massey-Harris became one of the first global tractor manufacturers to introduce a 4WD tractor.

1948 Massey-Harris Model 20 Antique Tractor

A standard-tread 1948 Massey-Harris Model 20
Source: Wikipedia.

Massey-Harris' engineer Tom Carroll is credited with inventing the first self-propelled combine in 1938, the Massey-Harris Number 20. Although the initial model was too complex and heavy for mass production, the technological breakthrough paved the way for subsequent mass-produced models like the Massey Harris Number 21 developed in 1940.

Contributions During World War II

During World War II, Massey-Harris converted many of its factories to produce military vehicles and support the Allies. The company manufactured tanks, self-propelled artillery vehicles, and tractors for the United States Armed Forces. These included the M5 Stuart light tank, M24 Chaffee light tank, M41 Howitzer Motor Carriage self-propelled artillery, M44 self-propelled howitzer, M36 Jackson tank destroyer, M19 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage Self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery vehicle, and various military tractors.

Post-war, Massey-Harris developed the triple series tractors, which featured updated styling (new hood designs and chrome trim on grills and hoods), a refreshed color scheme, power steering, live power take-off (PTO), and hydraulics.

Acquisition by AGCO Corporation

In 1997, Massey Ferguson was acquired by AGCO Corporation, a publicly traded farm equipment manufacturer with annual sales exceeding $9 billion. AGCO has operations worldwide and its products are sold through five core brands: Fendt, Challenger, GSI, Massey Ferguson, and Valtra. AGCO products reach consumers globally via 3,150 independent dealers and distributors in over 140 countries.

To view AGCO brand dealers:

Massey Ferguson dealer locations
Fendt dealer locations
Valtra dealer locations
Challenger dealer locations

Evolution of Branding

The company underwent a complete rebranding when it became Massey Ferguson in 1958. Prior to this, the branding featured a red circle with "MH" for Massey-Harris.

Massey-Harris Logo

Current Massey Ferguson Logo

Massey Ferguson's Current Operations

Over the years, Massey Ferguson has expanded its product lines to include high-horsepower tractors, advanced combine harvesters, combine headers, square and round balers, windrowers, planters, loaders, grounds care mowers, and more.

AGCO has integrated Massey Ferguson production and supply chain procurement with its other brands to enhance manufacturing efficiencies and synergies. Some factories share resources with other AGCO brands.

Today, Massey Ferguson operates eight global manufacturing facilities, including:

Hesston, Kansas, USA: Hesston is known for pioneering the big baler concept in the 1970s and continues to produce balers, hay, and forage equipment. The plant has 13 production lines and employs about 1,100 workers.
Beauvais, France: Beauvais is Massey Ferguson's most modern tractor facility. It exports 85% of its production globally. Approximately 2,300 employees work at the Beauvais facility.
Breganze, Italy: The Gold Harvesting Competence Center in Breganze has been manufacturing Combine Harvesters for over 60 years. It shares a manufacturing footprint with Fendt combines and Laverda. About 700 employees work at the Breganze facility.
Changzhou, China: Opened in 2015, the Changzhou facility produces tractors for the Asia-Pacific region. About 1,000 employees work at the Changzhou facility.
Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil: Tractors, engines, generators, sugar cane harvesters, and sprayers are produced at Mogi das Cruzes. Massey Ferguson also has an Emissions Control Laboratory here. About 750 employees work at the Mogi das Cruzes facility.
Santa Rosa, Brazil: Established in 1975, Santa Rosa produces combine harvesters for the broader Latin America region. About 400 employees work at the Santa Rosa facility.
Canoas, Brazil: The largest tractor factory in Latin America, Canoas produces over 50% of Brazil's total tractors. About 1,170 employees work at the Canoas facility.
IbirubÃ¡, Brazil: The facility manufactures planters and implements. About 230 employees work at the IbirubÃ¡ facility.