Production years
1946-1948
Ferguson tractor ยท 1946-1948
Ferguson TE-20 Tractor
The Ferguson TE-20 is a compact utility tractor with 20.70 tested drawbar hp and the influential Ferguson System hitch. It is ideal for restoration, light cultivation, mowing, and modest acreage work.
Engine
Continental Z-120, 2.0 L four-cylinder petrol engine
Power
20.70 drawbar hp tested
Weight, approximate
1,250 kg operating weight
Ferguson TE-20 specifications
| Production years | 1946-1948 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Continental Z-120, 2.0 L four-cylinder petrol engine |
| Power | 20.70 drawbar hp tested |
| Transmission | 4-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Weight, approximate | 1,250 kg operating weight |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| PTO | 540 rpm transmission PTO |
What the TE-20 is used for
The TE-20 works well with light mowers, cultivators, small trailers, and two-bottom 14-inch ploughs. Its compact dimensions and Ferguson System make it highly significant in small-farm tractor history.
Keep expectations appropriate to its age. It does not provide modern safety equipment, live PTO, or the hydraulic capacity expected of a current compact utility tractor.
Why the Ferguson TE-20 stands out
The original TE-20 was built in Coventry, England, with a Continental engine; the later TEA-20 was a distinct Standard-engine variant. The integrated three-point linkage and hydraulic draft control are its defining features.
Buying a used Ferguson TE-20
Confirm that the tractor is an original TE-20 rather than a later TEA-20 or another Ferguson variant. Check hydraulic lift response, gearbox noise, clutch and brake operation, cooling-system condition, and rim corrosion, then verify serial and specification details with TractorData.com.
Ferguson TE-20 frequently asked questions
What engine is in the Ferguson TE-20?
The original TE-20 uses a Continental Z-120 2.0 L four-cylinder petrol engine.
How much drawbar power does a TE-20 have?
Nebraska testing recorded 20.70 drawbar hp.
What is the Ferguson System?
It is Ferguson's integrated three-point hitch and hydraulic draft-control system.
Specifications are commonly cited figures for general reference; exact figures vary by year and serial number, so confirm against TractorData.com and the machine's records. Used tractor values vary by condition and region. Page updated 19 Sep 2026.