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 gasoline engine
Power
20.70 drawbar hp tested
Weight, approximate
2,760 lb operating weight
Ferguson TE-20 specifications
| Production years | 1946-1948 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Continental Z-120, 2.0 L four-cylinder gasoline engine |
| Power | 20.70 drawbar hp tested |
| Transmission | 4-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Weight, approximate | 2,760 lb operating weight |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| 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 plows. 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 gasoline 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. Values and prices of used tractors vary by condition and region. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.