In June, 2016, the ‘Little Grey Fergie, which has become an Australian icon, and the first tractor in the world to be honoured with a monument, celebrated its 70th anniversary. 

This little tractor evolved from a brilliant concept, the Ferguson System, the brainchild of Harry Ferguson. From its earliest beginnings and, in 2016 celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Ferguson System went from working drawings to metal, in the form of the Belfast plough, which was built and tested in 1916. 

Harry Ferguson was born on a small farm in County Down, Northern Ireland, i