Harry Ferguson – From Birth to the Black Tractor by John Barron

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Introducing A New Book: Harry Ferguson From Birth to the Black Tractor

As his career progressed, Harry Ferguson demonstrated all the qualities of a gifted innovator. He developed resilience, self-belief, single-mindedness and was visionary and obsessive. Born without privilege and despite encountering almost insurmountable obstacles, Ferguson ultimately achieved staggering commercial success with his tractors and farm implements. Although accomplished as an inventor, his suite of skills went way beyond that. He was also a gifted salesman, marketeer, and communicator, and he developed a unique business model, all of which contributed to his success.

The research for this book involved a deep delve into all phases of Ferguson’s early life, culminating in the development of the Ferguson system, which first appeared in the Black tractor, and was ultimately incorporated into 80% of all tractors manufactured in the world since 1935.

The book contains much previously unpublished written and photographic material, relating to the evolution of the Black and Ferguson Brown tractors. It also presents new material, perspectives, and insights on the commercial gifts, personality traits, family life, and environment that shaped Ferguson’s career and overall vision. This new material fully supports the conclusion that Harry Ferguson was one of the greatest innovators in agriculture that the world has ever known.

This 224-page book is presented in coffee-table format and contains more than 350 images.

A must-read for vintage enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone inspired by innovation.

By John Barron