Ferguson TE-F 20
Built: 1951–1954 · Series: TE-Baureihe
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Ferguson TE range – the ‘Grey Fergie’ from Coventry: TE-D 20 and TE-F 20 with the Standard four-cylinder engine, 18.4 to 19.9 kW, Harry Ferguson’s three-point hydraulics, 1,100 to 1,225 kg, petrol and diesel versions
The TE range is Harry Ferguson’s small all-purpose tractor, built under licence from 1946 by the Standard Motor Company in Coventry (Banner Lane plant) after his American partnership with Ford ended. Its grey paint earned it the nickname ‘Grey Fergie’. At the heart of the TE-20 was Ferguson’s own three-point hydraulics with draft control, which for the first time linked implements firmly to the tractor through top and lower links and became the worldwide standard. Within the range the models differed mainly in fuel: alongside the petrol version there was a diesel version, represented here by the TE-D 20 and TE-F 20.
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The register lists 2 versions with 18.4 to 19.9 kW (25 to 27 hp) from four-cylinder engines of 2,088 to 2,092 cm³, unladen weights of 1,100 to 1,225 kg, lengths of 2,920 to 2,921 mm, widths of 1,620 to 1,625 mm and a height of 1,320 mm at a rated speed of 1,850 rpm.
The TE range was one of the most widely built post-war tractors in Britain and its export markets, and with its standardised three-point linkage it laid the technical foundation that virtually all later tractors and implements followed. Its simple, robust design made it the entry point into mechanisation for small and medium farms far beyond Britain.
When buying used, check the condition of the hydraulic pump and lift mechanism, the tightness of engine and gearbox, rust on the bodywork and mudguards, and the brakes. Thanks to the huge production numbers, parts supply for engine, clutch and hydraulics through specialist Ferguson dealers and reproduction parts remains good.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ferguson TE-Baureihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 27 hp (19.9 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,850 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,092 cm³correct |
| Bore | 80.96 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 101.6 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,921 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,625 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,320 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,778 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 330 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,225 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4V/1Rcorrect |
| Gears | 5correct |
| Forward gears | 4correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 4.00-19correct |
| Rear tyres | 10-28correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 31 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.2 kW/t (20 kW / 1.2 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 14% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ferguson TE-F 20 have?
The Ferguson TE-F 20 delivers 27 hp.
How much does the Ferguson TE-F 20 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,225 kg.
What engine does the Ferguson TE-F 20 have?
4 cylinders, 2,092 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Ferguson TE-F 20 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ferguson TE-F 20?
2,921 mm × 1,625 mm × 1,320 mm.
When was the Ferguson TE-F 20 built?
Production years: 1951–1954.
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.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- 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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