Massey Ferguson's 100 series: Dawn of the Red Giants

It is 60 years since the Massey Ferguson 100 Series was officially unveiled at the 1964 Royal Smithfield Show. Simon Henley takes a look at the development of this iconic tractor range

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The 1964 debut of the DX tractors in the UK introduced four new models. At the time of the launch, the Banner Lane factory in Coventry(inset) produced the MF 135, 165 and 175 tractors
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The 1964 debut of the DX tractors in the UK introduced four new models. At the time of the launch, the Banner Lane factory in Coventry(inset) produced the MF 135, 165 and 175 tractors

Massey Ferguson's quest to launch its first worldwide range of tractors began shortly after the corporation was officially established on November 19, 1957. At the time, the company – formerly known as...

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