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The Ford-Ferguson MOTO-TUG was designed by FoMoCo in late 1942, dubbed 'The Mule as it meant to pull Corsair fighters aboard US Carriers in WWII. It was built on a 9N tractor but had numerous outside suppliers build all the special parts for it. The unit was assembled at the EE Schatz Ford Dealership in Columbus, OH, not the Rouge Plant. Ferguson was the head of Ford Tractor Distributorship at the time and was in charge of the project. The first MOTO-TUG rolled off the Schatz line in April, 1943. The US War Board ordered 500 units at first to be delivered to the US NAVY for use on Carriers to pull Vought Corsair fighter planes. The TUG had a lower profile, about 6 lower than a standard 9N, so it would clear the planes wings. They were painted Ford Lusterless Ocean Grey - a light bluish/grey scheme. Tugs were also then used on land at military bases as utility haulers, and color options were available in Olive Drab Green and Standard 9N Dark Grey. After the WAR, they were shipped back to west coat AF Bases to be refurbished, but some were shoved overboard as were many military vehicles as per War Board orders. When the Korean Conflict broke out, refurbished TUGS were now painted an Industrial Yellow. The total number of actual TUGS built was around 12,000 units. Restorers today are constantly seeking whole or parts to rebuild but most that have survived have already been claimed.
WWII FORD-FERGUSON MOTO-TUG DEBUT; APRIL 1943 AT THE WILLOW RUN PLANT. HENRY FORD II PULLS A B-24:
WWII FORD-FERGUSON MOTO-TUG; REFURBISHED FOR KOREAN WAR ISSUE:
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