[History Hounds] A Handshake and a Hitch: The Ford “N” Tractor with Ed Gooding, “N” Tractor Club

In 1938, Henry Ford and Harry Ferguson struck a deal where Ford would manufacture tractors with Ferguson's innovative three-point hitch system. This agreement resulted in the creation of the 9N model, which was also produced with a rear power take-off (PTO). The "Ford-Ferguson" soon became an industry standard, albeit short-lived.

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