Photograph - Massey Ferguson, MF3080 Tractor, 1986

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Summary:: Photograph is of MF3080 Tractor.

This image is part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd. The Australian operations of this company were originally founded as Hugh V. McKay in the 1890s. In 1930 it merged with Massey Harris's Australian operations to become H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd. In 1955, this company was in turn absorbed into the Massey-Ferguson global entity becoming Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Limited.
Description:: Black and white photograph
Description Of Content:: Front view of MF3080 Tractor standing in a field.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	145 mm (Height), 200 mm (Width)

Tagged with:	manufacturing, agricultural equipment, industry, tractors
Themes this item is part of:	H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection
Primary Classification:	AGRICULTURE & RURAL LIFE
Secondary Classification:	Internal Combustion Power
Tertiary Classification:	tractors
Inscriptions:	Attached to back of photograph is a letter from Photo Service ( see photo 118049a). Extract from letter : 'New MF3000 Series Tractors / Autotronic models in Massey Ferguson's 3000 tractor range, like this four wheel drive 105 BS hp M-F 3080 fitted with safety / frame, are equipped as standard with a variety of automatic / functions that free the driver from having to carry out many / routine functions'
Model Name/Number:	MF3080
Format:	Photograph: Black & White
User:	Massey-Ferguson (Australia) Limited, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, circa 1986 Of Image