8 Tractor Brands Going Extinct — 6 Already Shut Down
Hank Mercer
1,952 views
0:00 The warning behind disappearing tractor brands
1:48 Mitsubishi and the end of its Mahindra partnership
4:11 Challenger fades as AGCO backs Fendt
8:51 Ford and Allis-Chalmers leave the tractor market
13:31 International Harvester falls after the long strike
15:57 Branson becomes TYM
18:02 Solectrac and the failed electric tractor business
20:24 Monarch collapses and leaves owners exposed
What happens when an expensive tractor brand disappears—and leaves owners with nobody to call? I investigate eight tractor brands that are fading away or already gone, from Mitsubishi-built Mahindras and Challenger to Ford, Allis-Chalmers, International Harvester, Branson, Solectrac and Monarch.
I break down the business decisions, financial losses, strikes, mergers and manufacturing problems behind each brand. I also look at real prices, parts support, resale value and what these closures mean for farmers and equipment owners.
Finally, I explain how to protect yourself when buying a discontinued or fading tractor, including what to check with the dealer, why shared engines and transmissions matter, and which parts you should keep on hand.
8 Tractor Brands Going Extinct — 6 Already Shut Down
Hank Mercer
1,952 views
0:00 The warning behind disappearing tractor brands
1:48 Mitsubishi and the end of its Mahindra partnership
4:11 Challenger fades as AGCO backs Fendt
8:51 Ford and Allis-Chalmers leave the tractor market
13:31 International Harvester falls after the long strike
15:57 Branson becomes TYM
18:02 Solectrac and the failed electric tractor business
20:24 Monarch collapses and leaves owners exposed
What happens when an expensive tractor brand disappears—and leaves owners with nobody to call? I investigate eight tractor brands that are fading away or already gone, from Mitsubishi-built Mahindras and Challenger to Ford, Allis-Chalmers, International Harvester, Branson, Solectrac and Monarch.
I break down the business decisions, financial losses, strikes, mergers and manufacturing problems behind each brand. I also look at real prices, parts support, resale value and what these closures mean for farmers and equipment owners.
Finally, I explain how to protect yourself when buying a discontinued or fading tractor, including what to check with the dealer, why shared engines and transmissions matter, and which parts you should keep on hand.