Thanks Alan for that informative video,Harry Ferguson was indeed a man ahead of his time,its incredible to think that his inventions and systems are still being used today in the manufacturing of modern day tractors,Whelans MF dealers in Kilrush Co Clare have a lovely little museum (collection) of massey fergusons from one of the first ones ever made right the way through to todays modern masseys
Another great video Alan,very well researched.When we were driving Fergies and 35,s back in the 60,s and 70,s we never knew all the history that had got them to that stage.
15 Ferguson travelled from Mizen in cork to malin in Donegal on the first leg of a journey to build a memorial garden in his memory Leg 2 seen 20 grey Fergusons travel from spider in Galway to Cooley in Louth This was a first with Ferguson only taking part Up until this only a plaque on the house was the only thing to honour Harry’s memory
Thanks for a good presentation. Harry Ferguson (born 4th November 1884) stands out as a unique designer of innovative solutions, especially the three-point for tractors which was later adopted by all manufacturers. Ferguson also chose rather unique business models in the form of his collaborations with David Brown and Ford. The gentleman's agreement with Ford cost him quite dearly when Henry Ford the first died in 1947, and Henry Ford the second took over (Edsel Ford died before his father Henry Ford the 1st). But after a four-year-long trial, Ferguson won in 1952, but he only got such a decent compensation. However, it is/was completely new to me how Harry Ferguson died at home in his bathroom on 25th October 1960. 🙂
Harry Ferguson’s invention of the three point lifting hitch was one of the major improvements in farm tractor technology . The advantages were better traction with less weight and better maneuvrability of the tractor and its implement . Henry Ford Sr. was a greedy old man that didn't want to reward Ferguson for the real value of the patents.
People like Harry Ferguson stood behind their product with the intent of always working to improve. Nowadays it’s a limited life at a high price. th-cam.com/video/aT7KyIzhZjQ/w-d-xo.html
Great historical video Alan well researched and presented. Brilliant stuff.💪👍
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 😀
Great video. Really enjoyed it. He was a great man.
Thanks, I appreciate that. Just checked out your channel, looks great. You have a new sub 😊
Thanks😁😁 I have also subscribed to yours. You have alot of interesting content. I could loose a few hours here...😂😂😂😂 @@AgrimotiveFarmMachinery
Very interesting information Alan been a 100 series fan all my life thanks for sharing
Well then you will enjoy our up coming video on the 100 series. Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks for sharing, a great history lesson there
Thanks for watching Gearoid 👍
Nice video; I'm still working a 1959 Massey-Ferguson model 50 petrol. Harry Ferguson was a man of his word, & principal.
He sure was.. Pity his life ended the way it did. He left an incredible legacy. Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks Alan for that informative video,Harry Ferguson was indeed a man ahead of his time,its incredible to think that his inventions and systems are still being used today in the manufacturing of modern day tractors,Whelans MF dealers in Kilrush Co Clare have a lovely little museum (collection) of massey fergusons from one of the first ones ever made right the way through to todays modern masseys
Thanks Pierce, yes I've seen that museum, some lovely machines in it, including a Black Tractor 👌
Great visionary.
Well done Alan, I enjoyed that. Your histories are very good. Jeff.
Thanks Jeff. 👍
A great video Alan, thanks and greetings from North Lincolnshire.🙂
Thanks, Lovely part of the UK.. 😊
Mr Harry Ferguson was a true master genius.
Another great video Alan,very well researched.When we were driving Fergies and 35,s back in the 60,s and 70,s we never knew all the history that had got them to that stage.
Thanks Pat. Yes, behind every such company there is generally a fascinating story 👍
Great information. I'm going to make a trip to Ferguson home house this summer.
That will be a great trip. Be sure to check out all the monuments in his honour 👍
20:11 That list of Harry Ferguson patents is incredible. Paddy Kielty did a nice documentary on him too that's on TH-cam.
He did, was a great video 👍
Very interesting he was some man.
He sure was, thanks for watching 👍
great stuff alan you deserve a PHD
🤣 Thanks Niall 👍
15 Ferguson travelled from Mizen in cork to malin in Donegal on the first leg of a journey to build a memorial garden in his memory
Leg 2 seen 20 grey Fergusons travel from spider in Galway to Cooley in Louth
This was a first with Ferguson only taking part
Up until this only a plaque on the house was the only thing to honour Harry’s memory
Yes I remember that 👍
Thanks for a good presentation. Harry Ferguson (born 4th November 1884) stands out as a unique designer of innovative solutions, especially the three-point for tractors which was later adopted by all manufacturers. Ferguson also chose rather unique business models in the form of his collaborations with David Brown and Ford. The gentleman's agreement with Ford cost him quite dearly when Henry Ford the first died in 1947, and Henry Ford the second took over (Edsel Ford died before his father Henry Ford the 1st). But after a four-year-long trial, Ferguson won in 1952, but he only got such a decent compensation. However, it is/was completely new to me how Harry Ferguson died at home in his bathroom on 25th October 1960. 🙂
Thanks, yes, it was a sad ending to a wonderful career. Thanks for watching 👍
Harry Ferguson’s invention of the three point lifting hitch was one of the major improvements in farm tractor technology . The advantages were better traction with less weight and better maneuvrability of the tractor and its implement . Henry Ford Sr. was a greedy old man that didn't want to reward Ferguson for the real value of the patents.
Absolutely 👍
top invention M H arry Ferguson
He had an Overtime dealership which was a British version of a Waterloo Boy which became John Deere
Thanks for that.. I will have up coming videos on Waterloo boy 👌
Ok
Thanks for watching 👍
People like Harry Ferguson stood behind their product with the intent of always working to improve. Nowadays it’s a limited life at a high price. th-cam.com/video/aT7KyIzhZjQ/w-d-xo.html
Very true. There is no money in making things last, it seems. Thanks for watching 👍