1940s Tractors (1940–1949)
In the 1940s, hydraulic systems and the three-point hitch came into wider use. This page lists 28 tractor models introduced between 1940 and 1949. Recorded engine horsepower ranges from 12 to 45 hp. The manufacturers with the most models are John Deere, Allis Chalmers and Ferguson. Each model page lists the recorded engine, transmission, hydraulic, PTO, dimension and weight specifications.
| Model | Category | Engine Power | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allis Chalmers C | Utility, Row Crop | — | 1940–1949 |
| Allis Chalmers G | Tool Carrier | — | 1948–1955 |
| Allis Chalmers HD5 | Crawler, Agricultural | — | 1946–1955 |
| Allis Chalmers WD | Row Crop | 34.63 hp | 1948–1953 |
| David Brown Cropmaster | Utility | 25 hp | 1947–1953 |
| David Brown Cropmaster Diesel | Utility | 34 hp | 1949–1953 |
| Farmall C | Row Crop | 23 hp | 1948–1951 |
| Farmall Super A | Row Crop | 16 hp | 1947–1953 |
| Ferguson TE-20 | Utility | 23.41 hp | 1946–1948 |
| Ferguson TEA-20 | Utility | 23.9 hp | 1948–1956 |
| Ferguson TO-20 | Utility | 20.7 hp | 1948–1951 |
| Ford 2N | Utility | 23 hp | 1942–1947 |
| Ford 8N | Utility | 27.4 hp | 1947–1952 |
| Fordson Major E27N | Utility | 27 hp | 1945–1952 |
| John Deere A | Row Crop | 26.6 hp | 1947–1952 |
| John Deere G (1942-1948) | Row Crop | 20.7 hp | 1942–1948 |
| John Deere G (1948-1953) | Standard Tread | 36.1 hp | 1948–1953 |
| John Deere M | Utility | 20.4 hp | 1947–1952 |
| John Deere MC | Crawler, Agricultural | 20.33 hp | 1949–1952 |
| John Deere MI | Industrial | — | 1949–1952 |
| John Deere MT | Row Crop | 20.78 hp | 1949–1952 |
| John Deere R | Utility, Standard Tread | 35 hp | 1949–1954 |
| Massey-Harris 25 26-41 | Utility, Standard Tread | — | 1941+ |
| Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop | Row Crop | 45.1 hp | 1947–1953 |
| Massey-Harris Pony 11 | Utility | 11.7 hp | 1947–1954 |
| McCormick-Deering W9 | Utility, Standard Tread | — | 1940–1953 |
| Oliver 60 | Row Crop | 18 hp | 1940–1948 |
| Oliver 88 | Row Crop | — | 1947–1954 |