Tractor Brands
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Farm Tractors
Century
Century was a US trade name for compact tractors built by the Kukje Machinery Company of South Korea and distributed by American Jawa from 2000 to 2006. The Century brand disappeared around 2006 when Kukje consolidated its products in North America under the Branson brand and American Jawa moved to the TYM tractor line. Branson/Kukje assumed warranty and parts support for Century tractors.
Power Range: 29-48 hp
Production Years: 2002-2006
Model Count: 17
Website: http://www.kukje21.co.kr/
Challenger
Challenger was a trade name for rubber-tracked tractors created by the Caterpillar corporation in 1987. In 2002, Caterpillar sold the line to AGCO which expanded the line to include a range of tractors. In 2020, AGCO began phasing out the Challenger brand.
Power Range: 22-663 hpProduction Years: 1987-2025Model Count: 173
Chamberlain
Chamberlain was formed in Welshpool, in western Australia in an old armament factory. In 1970, Deere & Company began an acquisition of Chamberlain, with Deere engines being used in some models. The new "Sedan 80" series in 1975 was heavily influenced by John Deere, and the 90 series, in 1985, were painted in John Deere green (although with the Chamberlain name). In 1986, Deere ceased tractor production at the Welshpool factory and began importing Deere tractors from other factories to Australia.
Power Range: 48-163 hpProduction Years: 1949-1986Model Count: 27
Chery
Chery DETANK is a Chinese state-owned heavy machinery manufacturer. Chery began tractor production in 2010, developing a complete range of new tractors from compact to large four-wheel drive models. Chery tractors are sold in China and exported to several worldwide markets.
Power Range: 18-210 hpProduction Years: 2012-2022Model Count: 79Website: http://www.detank.com.cn/
Claas
Claas was founded in Germany by August Claas, where he produced a mechanical binder. Claas' largest success came with their production of combine harvesters. Renault Agriculture was acquired by Claas in 2004, and the Renault name on tractors was dropped in favor of Claas.
Power Range: 46-520 hpProduction Years: 1995-2025Model Count: 139Website: http://www.claas.com/
Cletrac
The Cleveland Tractor Company was founded by Clarence and Rollin White. The company's focus was on small and medium farm crawlers. On October 31, 1944, Cletrac was purchased by Oliver. Ironically, Oliver was later acquired by White, descended from the White family that founded Cletrac.
Power Range: 17-162 hpProduction Years: 1916-1953Model Count: 24
Cockshutt
In 1946, Cockshutt began making the first line of modern farm tractors manufactured in Canada. The origins of the company's agricultural business can be traced to the 1870s and various businesses operated by the Cockshutt family. The Cockshutt Plow Company was registered in 1910. The company's tractor manufacturing operations were acquired by White Motor Company (later to be White Tractor) in 1961.
Power Range: 20-145 hpProduction Years: 1935-1975Model Count: 43
Coleman
The Coleman tractor was manufactured in Kansas City during the early 20th century. The tractor was designed by Arthur Coleman and the first machines were manufacturered by the Winslow Manufacturing Company in 1917. Winslow was later renamed the Coleman Tractor Corporation. Production of the Coleman tractor was eventually acquired by the Welborn Corporation before ending in 1922.
Power Range: 22-33 hpProduction Years: 1917-1922Model Count: 3
Corbitt
The Corbitt Company was created by Richard Corbitt in 1913 after previously building horse-drawn buggies and automobiles. The company found success building trucks, many for the US Army. Starting in about 1949, Corbitt built a series of farm tractors. Many of the tractors were exported to South America. The company failed soon after Mr. Corbitt's retirement in 1952.
Power Range: 38 hpProduction Years: 1949-1952Model Count: 3Website: http://www.corbitttrucks.com/
County
County Commercial Cars was started in 1929 when brothers Ernest and Percy Tapp began converting Ford trucks to from 2x4 to 4x6 drive. In 1948, County Commercial made their first tractor conversion, changing a Fordson Major to track drive. County became famous in the 1960s and 70s for their four-wheel drive conversion of Ford tractors. County hit hard times in the 1980s and was bought out in 1983, and then in 1987 as production dropped sharply.
Power Range: 27-188 hpProduction Years: 1945-1984Model Count: 22Website: http://www.cnh.com/
Cub Cadet
The Cub Cadet brand began as International Harvester's garden tractor line, which was sold to MTD in 1981. In 1993, Mitsubishi compact tractors were imported into North America under the Cub Cadet brand. In 2006, MTD and Yanmar entered an agreement to sell Yanmar compact tractors under the Cub Cadet Yanmar brand. The agreement with Yanmar was modified in 2011, and Yanmar America assumed full control over the tractors. At that time the Cub Cadet name was dropped from compact tractors.
Power Range: 19-48 hpProduction Years: 1996-2011Model Count: 43Website: http://www.cubcadet.com/
Custom
Custom Manufacturing built several models of tractors in the post-World War II period using Chrysler engines and transmissions. Custom tractors produced tractors under the Montgomery Ward, Lehr Big Boy, and (in Canada) the Rockol and Regal brands. Founded in Shelbyville, Indiana in 1944, the company was sold and production moved to Hustisford, Wisconsin in 1952. Production continued in Hustisford until 1954 when the company's assets were sold to a Mexican firm.
Power Range: 52-62 hpProduction Years: 1947-1954Model Count: 6Field Legend
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