Ferguson TE-A 20 – specifications
Built: 1952 · Series: TEA
Data for the version built 1952 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Ferguson TEA – the petrol version of the TE-20 from Coventry: "Tractor, England", Harry Ferguson's three-point hydraulics, four-cylinder, 21.4 to 23 kW, 1,100 to 1,150 kg unladen weight
The TEA is the British petrol version of the Ferguson TE-20, the "Little Grey Fergie", built from 1946 at the Banner Lane plant in Coventry. The TE prefix stands for "Tractor, England" and distinguishes examples built there from the US-built TO version; the A in TEA marks the petrol carburettor engine against the TVO version TED and the diesel version TEF. Harry Ferguson's three-point hydraulics with automatic draft control, introduced on this model, became the world standard in tractor design and made the TE-20 one of the most influential tractors in history. It was built until 1956, after which the merger with Massey-Harris into Massey Ferguson took over the successor models.
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The register lists here 5 versions with 21.4 to 23 kW from four-cylinder engines of 1,850 to 2,080 cm³ displacement, unladen weights from 1,100 to 1,150 kg, a gross weight up to 1,210 kg, lengths from 2,920 to 2,972 mm and widths from 1,590 to 1,630 mm.
The TE-20 was the tractor that drove the mechanisation of British agriculture after the Second World War, compact and light enough for small and medium farms yet with hydraulics that guided heavy mounted implements safely; hundreds of thousands were built and exported to many countries.
On used examples, the condition of the Standard four-cylinder engine and carburettor, the tightness of the hydraulic pump and cylinders, the clutch and gearbox, and rust on panels and mudguards all matter; spare parts are very well available thanks to the large production numbers and an active club scene.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ferguson TEA, TE-20 (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,879 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,920 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,590 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,135 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,210 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ferguson TE-A 20 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,135 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ferguson TE-A 20?
1,210 kg.
What engine does the Ferguson TE-A 20 have?
4 cylinders, 1,879 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Ferguson TE-A 20?
2,920 mm × 1,590 mm.
When was the Ferguson TE-A 20 built?
Production years: 1952.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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