This comprehensive service repair manual is your essential resource for maintaining and repairing your B F AVERY A R V MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE BF BG V TRACTOR. It covers all models, engines, trims, and transmission types, offering detailed instructions and high-quality diagrams for every aspect of your tractor. Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, this manual provides clear, step-by-step guidance to ensure you complete repairs correctly and efficiently. From basic maintenance to complex troubleshooting, you'll find all the information you need to keep your B F AVERY A R V MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE BF BG V TRACTOR running smoothly. This manual is identical to the one used by professional service shops, ensuring you have access to the same expert information.
The B.F. Avery & Sons Company, established in 1859, was a prominent agricultural equipment manufacturer based in New York. They diversified their product line over the years, eventually branching into tractors. The company, however, faced challenges in the evolving tractor market. In 1929, Avery, struggling to compete with larger manufacturers like John Deere and International Harvester, was acquired by Minneapolis-Moline Power Implement Company, a major player in the agricultural machinery industry. This acquisition signified a significant shift in the B.F. Avery brand's trajectory. While the Avery name continued to appear on certain models for a period, Minneapolis-Moline gradually integrated the Avery production into its own manufacturing processes.
After the merger, Minneapolis-Moline utilized their combined resources and expertise to introduce a range of innovative tractors. These included the "BF" series, a line of lightweight and versatile tractors aimed at the smaller farm market. The "BF BG V" models, as mentioned in the manual description, likely represent specific variations within this series. These tractors were known for their simplicity, durability, and affordability, catering to the needs of farmers and other rural users. They showcased the ongoing efforts of Minneapolis-Moline to adapt to the evolving technological landscape within agriculture. However, the company faced its own challenges in the post-World War II era. Despite its contributions to the tractor industry, Minneapolis-Moline was eventually acquired by White Motor Corporation in 1955. The brand ultimately faded from the market, leaving a legacy of innovative agricultural equipment and the enduring contributions of the B.F. Avery name to the history of American agriculture.