50 years of an icon
The word ‘icon’ is often over used in general conversation and particularly, perhaps, when it comes to classic tractors. Many different models from many different manufacturers are often cited as icons by enthusiasts, as well as some older machines too, of course.
Examples of tractors considered as true icons of the agricultural world include the Massey Ferguson 135, International Harvester 1455XL, John Deere 4020, Fiat 110-90 and many others. There are quite a few Ford tractor models that are contenders within the ranks of those considered to be icons, including the TW-35 and 7810, to name but a few.
Of course, the way in which a certain model of tractor becomes an icon, namely why it achieves iconic status, is obviously up for debate and is really dependent on individual opinion. Having said that, some models of tractor are universally accepted as icons by the majority of people, particularly those models mentioned above. But what makes a tractor an icon?
To answer that question we need to know exactly what an icon is. The dictionary definition of the word icon is as follows: ‘A person or thing widely admired, especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere.’
With that explanation in mind, we turn to the subject of this article – the Ford 7000. Does it really deserve the title of an icon?
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