Massey Ferguson TE-A 20
Built: 1948–1956 · Series: TE-Reihe
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Massey Ferguson TE series: the TE-A 20 (1948-1956) with a four-cylinder petrol engine, 1,879 cm³ displacement, 31 hp/22.8 kW output and a permissible gross weight of 1,100 kg
The TE series ranks among the most influential tractor designs of Britain's post-war agricultural machinery industry. It paired a compact petrol engine with a standard hydraulic three-point linkage, making power-driven implements widely accessible to small and medium farms for the first time, instead of only towing implements from a drawbar.
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The TE-A 20 has a water-cooled four-cylinder petrol engine with 1,879 cm³ displacement, producing 31 hp, or 22.8 kW, at a rated speed of 1,600 rpm. At a permissible gross weight of just 1,100 kg, with a length of 2,920 mm and a width of 1,620 mm, it is a very light all-purpose tractor whose design top speed of 20 km/h clearly marks it as a pure field and yard tractor.
With a top speed of 20 km/h, the TE-A 20 falls under Germany's driving licence category T. The three-point linkage this series helped establish still follows, in principle, today's ISO 730 standard, allowing a plough, cultivator or rotary tiller to be mounted directly without a separate frame, a notable feature for such a light tractor.
When buying a used TE-A 20, the hydraulic connections of the three-point linkage, the condition of the carburettor and the petrol engine's seals deserve particular attention, since parts of this age are often reproductions rather than original. Frame cracks and the condition of the brake drums are also worth checking on such a light, old tractor.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells TE-A 20, Massey Ferguson
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | petrolcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 31 hp (22.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,600 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 1,879 cm³correct |
| Bore | 80 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 92 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,920 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,620 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,320 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,780 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 330 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,100 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,100 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4V/1Rcorrect |
| Gears | 4correct |
| Forward gears | 4correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 4-19"correct |
| Rear tyres | 10-28"correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 36 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20.7 kW/t (23 kW / 1.1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 18% 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 Massey Ferguson TE-A 20 have?
The Massey Ferguson TE-A 20 delivers 31 hp.
How much does the Massey Ferguson TE-A 20 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,100 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Massey Ferguson TE-A 20?
1,100 kg.
What engine does the Massey Ferguson TE-A 20 have?
4 cylinders, 1,879 cm³ displacement, Benzin.
How fast does the Massey Ferguson TE-A 20 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Massey Ferguson TE-A 20?
2,920 mm × 1,620 mm × 1,320 mm.
When was the Massey Ferguson TE-A 20 built?
Production years: 1948–1956.
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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