Cockshutt Tractor History: Rise, Fall, and Enduring Legacy
The rumble of a Cockshutt tractor, a familiar sound across Canadian fields for decades, speaks to more than just agricultural efficiency. It whispers a story of ingenuity, strategic partnerships, and the inevitable challenges of a global marketplace. This narrative explores the rise and fall of the Cockshutt Plow Company, a Canadian icon whose legacy continues to resonate today. For more on Cockshutt's partner, learn about Allis-Chalmers. From Plows to Powerhouses: The Early Years The Cockshutt Plow Company's journey began not with tractors, but with the foundational tools of farming: plows....