Ford's Largest Tractor: A Legacy of Sustainable Farming Innovation
The year is 1939. A farmer, sweat beading on his brow, finishes a day of backbreaking labor, his muscles aching from hours spent plowing his fields with horses. He watches, captivated, as his neighbor effortlessly maneuvers a sleek, new Ford 9N tractor, its three-point hitch a marvel of simple, yet revolutionary, engineering. This wasn't just a machine; it was a harbinger of a new era in agriculture. This story explores the evolution of Ford tractors, from humble beginnings to the powerful giants that followed, examining how their design impacted—and continues to impact—sustainable farming practices....