An Ex Croydon Council Massey Ferguson 20B Tractor in Show Condition. £11,995 HD

FOR SALE An ex Croydon Council Massey Ferguson 20B Tractor in show condition. MODEL HISTORY Founded in 1847 in Ontario, Canada by Daniel Massey, it was not until 1953 that the then named Massey-Harris merged with The Ferguson Company, founded by Harry Ferguson to become Massey-Harris Ferguson. The name was simplified in 1958 to Massey Ferguson to which it remains known today. Widely regarded to have revolutionised agriculture in the western world in the 20th century, it was the collaboration with and subsequent buy-out of Frank Perkins Ltd that later produced the Massey Ferguson 20B Model. This model, first introduced in 1973, was powered by the Perkins AD3.152 three-cylinder diesel unit, an engineering legend in its own right. EQUIPMENT Quick-detaching noise level reducing cab, streamlined fenders, forward hinged fully glazed stay-open doors, hydraulic system with MF quadrant, 3.66gal/min pump, swinging drawbar option, auto hitch, 3-point linkage with chain stabilisers, Cat 1 and 2 interchangeable ball-ends, foot and hand throttle, rear-view mirror, quick-detach radiator grille, cab accessible air filter, windscreen wiper, opening side and rear windows, full lighting set, cab light, cab heater, sunvisor, lunch box, sliding spring suspension seat. EXTERIOR This wonderful 1985 Model 20B is finished in the factory colour of Massey Ferguson Industrial Yellow, (Code P-46), exactly as it was supplied when new to The London Borough of Croydon Council. Subject to an expensive full restoration, this show tractor presents beautifully with a bright vibrant finish and excellent attention to detail. Having enjoyed only light duties and low hours usage, it provided an excellent base to create what is now one of the cleanest examples in existence. Meticulous refurbishment or replacement of trim sections, glass, lights and fittings to an almost new standard has been achieved, and the Massey Ferguson and Croydon Council decals are a wonderful finishing touch. This is the tractor everybody drew as a child, and now the life size version is available to the child at heart or collector seeking the best! INTERIOR Surprisingly well equipped and functional, even down to the operator’s lunchbox! The interior is in superb order with the cab off restoration allowing for the painting of exposed mechanical components and floor sections which remains protected by the ribbed rubber matting. Incredibly, the seat and interior materials were retrimmed by none other than the Trimmers used by Aston Martin, and as such are completed to the highest standard. All functions, lights and controls operate perfectly including the operator comfort features, hand throttle and hydraulic equipment. All dials and gauges provide accurate readings. The battery cover cowling shows light damage to one corner. A clean, unspoilt and utilitarian cab, a far cry from a hard life on the farm! ENGINE & TRANSMISSION Needing little introduction is the world-famous Perkins diesel engine