Compare/Ferguson TE-20 vs Ferguson TEA-20

Ferguson TE-20 vs Ferguson TEA-20

Verdict: Ferguson TE-20 vs Ferguson TEA-20

The Ferguson TE-20 and the Ferguson TEA-20 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ferguson TEA-20 leads on rated power with 24 hp against 21 hp. Ferguson TEA-20 is the lighter machine (1,134 kg vs 1,251 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ferguson TE-20 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 31.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Ferguson TEA-20 is the newer design (1948 vs 1946). In short: choose the Ferguson TEA-20 for outright pulling power, or the Ferguson TE-20 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

21 hp

24 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FergusonReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

The 85mm bore engine was used in the TEA-20 beginning in 1951. The larger engine provided an increase to 28 horsepower.Reference

Total built

172,185Reference

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Steering

manualReference

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Factories

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Coventry, EnglandReference

Variants

TE-20

Continental engineReference

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TEA-20

Standard engineReference

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TO-20

US-builtReference

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TEB-20

narrow tractorReference

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TEC-20

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narrowReference

TED-20

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vaporizing oil engineReference

TEE-20

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narrow VO engineReference

TEK-20

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vineyardReference

TEY-20

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Perkins P3 diesel engineReference

Engine

Fuel tank

37.9 LReference

31.0 LReference

Plows

2 (14-inch)Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

15.4 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

18.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.0 LReference

2.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

81 x 95 mmReference

86 x 93 mmReference

Fuel use

8.6 l/hourReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

1750Reference

2000Reference

Starter volts

6Reference

12 (late)Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

Belt power (max)

18.9 kWReference

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Max power

15.4 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

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20.9 kWReference

Idle RPM

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400-2000Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.254 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.305 mmReference

Oil change

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120 hReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.125)Reference

Rear Type

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IReference

Engine RPM

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545@1500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

177 cmReference

Weight

1251 kgReference

1134 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

4-19Reference

Rear tire

11-28Reference

10-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

4-19Reference

Ag rear

11-28Reference

10-28Reference

Length

292 cmReference

Width

161 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height

132 cmReference

Operating weight

1251 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

2045 kgReference

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Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Front tread

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111 to 152 cmReference

Rear tread

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106 to 167 cmReference

TE-20 Serial Numbers

1946

1Reference

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1947

316Reference

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1948

20895Reference

Location:

Instrument panelReference

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Final

48000Reference

517651Reference

Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Charging system

Lucas generatorReference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

9.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1202 kgReference

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TEA-20 Serial Numbers

1949

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77773Reference

1950

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116462Reference

1951

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167837Reference

1952

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241336Reference

1953

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310780Reference

1954

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367999Reference

1955

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428093Reference

1956

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488579Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.