Answer
Dec 26, 2024 - 01:33 AM
Not exactly, but they share a significant history. New Holland and Ford were closely tied for several decades, but they are no longer the same company.
Here’s the breakdown:
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The Connection: Ford acquired New Holland in 1985, merging its own tractor division with New Holland to strengthen its position in the agricultural equipment market. For a time, tractors were branded as Ford-New Holland.
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The Split: In 1991, Ford sold its agricultural division (including New Holland) to the Italian company Fiat. From that point on, New Holland became part of Fiat’s agricultural equipment portfolio.
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Today: New Holland is now a part of CNH Industrial, which was formed by Fiat through a merger of its Case IH and New Holland brands. Ford no longer has any involvement with New Holland.
So, while Ford and New Holland share a historical connection, they are now completely separate entities. You might still see Ford-New Holland branding on older tractors, but modern New Holland equipment is part of CNH Industrial.
