- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1951–1954
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
The source says so, in a sentence about this machine. How we decide what a machine is
Ferguson TE-F 20 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 26.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
26.7 hp
19.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson TEF 20”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 2,701 lb
- 3-point lift
- 882 lb
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Ferguson TE-F 20 specs: key facts
The Ferguson TE-F 20 was built from 1951 to 1954.
The Ferguson TE-F 20 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 19.9 kW (26.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ferguson TE-F 20 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Ferguson TE-F 20 weighs 1,225 kg (2,701 lb) unladen.
The Ferguson TE-F 20 has a dependent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ferguson TE-F 20 lifts 400 kg (882 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson TEF 20”
How does the TE-F 20 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 400 kg is low for its class — 56% below the median of 900 kg across the 35 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Four forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 6 across the 111 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 113 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a TE-F 20 have?
The only figure for the TE-F 20 is 26.7 hp (19.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson TEF 20”
How much will a TE-F 20 lift?
A TE-F 20 lifts 882 lb (400 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Lift at ends | 882 lb · 400 kg |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Dependent, transmission-driven, 1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 23,4 x 28,5 x 6,9 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson TEF 20”
What transmission does a TE-F 20 have?
Transmission specifications for the TE-F 20 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry single plate clutch from Borg & Beck |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated combined internal expanding brake acting on the rear wheels |
| Steering | Steering without track rod with oil bath lubricated two-finger gear steering box |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson TEF 20”
How much does a TE-F 20 weigh?
A TE-F 20 weighs 2,701 lb (1,225 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 2,701 lb · 1,225 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 70.0 in · 1,778 mm |
| Length | 115.0 in · 2,921 mm |
| Width | 64.0 in · 1,625 mm |
| Height | 52.0 in · 1,320 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.0 in · 330 mm |
| Front track | 48.0–80.0 in · 1,219–2,032 mm |
| Rear track | 48.0–76.0 in · 1,219–1,930 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.2 ft · 2.80 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson TEF 20”
What oil does a TE-F 20 take, and how much?
A TE-F 20 engine takes 7.2 qt (6.8 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.2 qt · 6.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson TEF 20” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 24.1 qt · 22.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson TEF 20” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson TEF 20” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a TE-F 20?
Within 10% of its 26.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- BOLINDER-MUNKTELL BM-15 Terrier26.7 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1962Side by side with the TE-F 20 →
- Volvo T-15 Krabat26.7 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1962Side by side with the TE-F 20 →
- Massey Ferguson 3026.7 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1964Side by side with the TE-F 20 →
- Hanomag R 324S26.6 hp engine, claimed · 1959–1962Side by side with the TE-F 20 →
- J.I. Case Case CCS27.1 hp engine, claimed · 1937–1938Side by side with the TE-F 20 →
- Hermann Lanz D 28 (TD)27.5 hp engine, claimed · 1948–1952Side by side with the TE-F 20 →
Common questions about the Ferguson TE-F 20
Is a TE-F 20 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ferguson TE-F 20 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a TE-F 20 have?
A TE-F 20 has a dependent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 23,4 x 28,5 x 6,9 mm shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson TEF 20”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson TEF 20 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-68110 · revision 1081792. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document