Eagle Manufacturing

Rooted in Appleton, Wisconsin, Eagle Manufacturing forged a legacy of tractor production spanning the first decades of the 20th century, concluding in 1938. Initially, Eagle crafted substantial, two-cylinder gasoline tractors, powered by engines of their own design, up until 1930. However, escalating competitive forces prompted a shift towards smaller tractors reliant on externally sourced engines. Despite this adaptation, the company ultimately found itself unable to withstand the prevailing market challenges. Consequently, tractor manufacturing ceased in 1938, leading to Eagle’s acquisition by the Four Wheel Drive Auto Company (FWD), which today operates as Seagrave Apparatus – a distinguished builder of fire-fighting vehicles.