The first part of a collection looking at how manufacturers known for their agricultural machinery turned their hands to producing industrial and construction plant.

Massey Ferguson were already renowned for their excellent farm tractors so it seemed like a natural move to adapt their products for the building site.

Starting with back hoe loaders we see how MF became major players in the heavy plant market.

The innovations began with 203, 205 & 65 R industrial tractors fitted with an outstanding range of newly available attachments.

A trip to Rome is next for the Industrial & Construction Machinery Division's launch of some fascinating new machines.

See early 44 & 55 wheeled loaders shifting rock in England and timber in the forests of Australia with the help of an MF 11 Loader.

Watch ICM's Field Test Section put some MF construction equipment through its paces in the search for greater safety, reliability and efficiency.

With these fantastic MF advancements it really was possible to have Power at your Fingertips.

From industrial tractors to huge sophisticated machinery built to move the earth, the collection presents some of Massey Ferguson, IH & Ford's most successful construction equipment and the innovations which enabled them to build sturdy foundations and cement their position among the world leaders in construction machinery manufacture.