Overview & History
A follow-up to the iconic TE20, the Ferguson TEA20 was built in Coventry, England from 1948 to 1956. The main difference from its predecessor was the Standard Motor Company petrol engine it was fitted with, whereas the TE20 had a Continental engine.
Originally, the TEA20 was equipped with an 80-mm bore, 1.9-litre Standard engine. But from 1951 until the model was discontinued, it had an 85-mm bore, 2.1-litre engine built by the same manufacturer, and increased the tractor’s engine power to 28 hp. The tractor has a fuel capacity of 30.3 litres.
Aside from the bore/stroke ratio, displacement, and power, both engines are pretty much the same: they were fueled by petrol and had four cylinders and liquid cooling. Both starters were powered by 6 volts, though later on the newer engine featured a 12-volt starter.
The TEA20 was available in four variants: the TEC20, which had a narrow wheelbase; the TED20, which was equipped with vapourising oil engine; the TEE20, which both had narrow wheelbase and vapourising oil engine; and the TEK20, which was built for vineyard applications.
Just like the previous model, the TEA20 has an unsynchronised gear-type transmission, with four forward gears and one reverse. It was only available in 4×2 two-wheel drive, has manual steering, differential mechanical shoe brake, and an open operator station for its cab.
Its tyres are sized 4×19 at the front and 10×28 at the rear. Its wheelbase measures at 177 cm. It is 292 cm long, 162 cm wide, and 132 cm high, with a ground clearance of 33 cm. Its operating weight is at 1,134 kg. Lastly, its front tread measures from 121 to 203 inches while the rear tread measures from 121 to 193 cm depending on the variant.
The 28-hp Ferguson TEA20 was colloquially known as “Ferguson 28” in Australia and New Zealand and remains to be a beloved tractor among farmers.
Massey Ferguson Replacement Parts
G.W. Tractors specialises in sourcing replacement parts for all Massey Ferguson models. Call us on 1800 062 790 to find tractor parts for your Ferguson TEA20. We may also have Ferguson TEA20 tractors in our yards for wrecking, and if we do they will appear below. Check out all the tractors we are wrecking.
Who should buy a Ferguson TEA20
Despite its age, the Ferguson TEA20 can still be used for ploughing and towing small- to medium-sized loads.
Buy a used Ferguson TEA20
G.W. Tractors is the best place to buy a used Ferguson TEA20 in Australia. If we don’t have any in stock at the moment, give us a call on 1800 062 790 and we have a better chance than anyone else of finding you one. Below are the used Massey Ferguson tractors we have in our yards now. Check out all of our used tractors for sale.
Ferguson TEA20 Specs
| Years made | 1948 to 1956 | Type | Utility tractor |
| Factory | Coventry, England | Series back | TE20 |
| Series next | FE35 | Variants | TEC20: Narrow TED20: Vaporising oil engine TEE20: Narrow VO engine TEK20: Vineyard |
| Engine overview | Standard 1.9L 4-cyl petrol Standard 2.1L 4-cyl petrol | Engine capacity | 1.9 L [112.9 ci] 2.1 L [127.4 ci] |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder | Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel | Petrol | Bore/stroke | 81 x 95 mm [3.19 x 3.75 inches] 86 x 93 mm [3.375 x 3.65 inches] |
| Air cleaner | Oil bath | Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 | Starter volts | 6 12 (late) |
| Fuel capacity | 30.3 L [8 gal] | Transmission type | Unsynchronised gear |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse | Rear PTO | Transmission |
| Rear RPM | 540 (1.125) | Engine RPM | 545@1500 |
| Standard tyres – front | 4 x 19 | Standard tyres – rear | 10 x 28 |
| Front tread | 121 to 203 cm [48 to 80 inches] | Rear tread | 121 to 193 cm [48 to 76 inches] |
| Weight | 1,134 kg [2,500 lbs] | Length | 292 cm [115 inches] |
| Wheelbase | 177 cm [70 inches] | Width | 162 cm [64 inches] |
| Height | 132 cm [52 inches] | Ground clearance | 33 cm [13 inches] |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | Steering | Manual |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical shoe | Cab | Open operator station. |
Accessories, consumables and more
G.W. Tractors also has a huge range of accessories and consumables for all makes and models of tractors. We have everything you need to keep your tractor working.
