


The Ferguson Linkage provides two bottom links 
to pull the plow or similar unit implement and a 
top link which acts as a brace to keep the imple- 
ment from revolving forward. The bottom links 
pull from below the tractor’s rear axle. The top 
liik pushes forward and downward above the 


The Ferguson Linkage attaches high 
on the implement: As the implement 
is pulled forward, this high point of 
attachment creates a strong forward 
revolving force as indicated by the 
arrow in the drawing at the left. 
HOW THE 
FERGUSON SYSTEM 
keeps the tractor’s 
_ front end down 
rear axle. As shown by the arrows in the photo- 
diagram, this forward pushing force is directed 
right down to the front of the tractor. The lifting 
action of engine torque is overcome, tending to 
keep the front wheels on the ground to maintain 
steering control. 
Implements so easy to use with FERGUSON SYSTEM 
Hydraulic Control “that thinks for itself” 
Need for wheels to carry unit 
implements is eliminated by the 
Ferguson System Linkage. Simi- 
larly, Ferguson hydraulic control 
eliminates need for mechanical 
lifts, depth and leveling levers, 
depth gauge wheels and other 
cumbersome controls. 
1. Finger Tip Hydraulic Control 
' With the Ferguson System, im- 
plements are raised, lowered and 
depth adjusted by the Finger 
Tip Control (1). Operating posi- 
tion of the implement can be set 
accurately ot adjusted instantly. 
2. Continuous Automatic Hydraulic 
Control 
The moment the implement 
reaches the depth selected by 
Finger Tip Control, automatic 
control takes over, through the 
master control \spring (2). The 
forward push of the top link 
causes this spring to contract or 
expand. Contraction and expan- 
sion of the spring, in turn, gov- 
erns the action of the hydraulic 
system. Under uniform soil con- 
ditions, implementdepth is auto- 
matically maintained. If soil con- 
ditions change, merely readjust 
the Finger Tip Control slightly 
for uniform work. The automatic 
control also provides for uniform 
work even though going oVer 
low and high spots in the field. 

THE FERGUSON SYSTEM 
saves so much time and work in 

By inventing and perfecting the Ferguson System, Harry 
Ferguson introduced a basic new idea of applying power to 
farm implements. 
With the Ferguson Linkage, tractor and implement work 
together as a unit, yet nearly all Ferguson Implements can 
be attached or detached in a minute or less! This feature, 
alone, can save hours and days on the average farm every 
year. The unit implement principle also lets you get into 
fence corners, small and irregularly shaped fields and other 
places difficult, if not impossible, to work with other types 
of equipment. Going to and from the field, implements are 
carried on the tractor, eliminating costly wear and tear. 
The Ferguson System eliminates much of the traditional 
drudgery of farming—there is more time for leisure and 
recreation! 
so many ways! 


