United Tractor
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1960 in Hammond, Indiana, U.S. |
| Founder | George A. Sivore |
| Fate | Ceased operations in 2004 |
| Headquarters | Chesterton (until 1999), later Twinsburg , United States |
| Products | Tractors, aircraft towing vehicles |
United Tractor was a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in tractors and aircraft towing vehicles, headquartered in Chesterton, Indiana.
History
The company was established in 1960 in Hammond, Indiana by George A. Sivore, a veteran of the United States Army Air Force and a business founder. Initially operating as a division within United Boiler Heating and Foundry Company, it adopted the name United Tractor, Inc. and relocated to Chesterton, Indiana by 1962.
In 1968, American Industries Corporation acquired the firm, prompting a rebranding to United Tractor & Equipment Company. The name was simplified to United Tractor Company in 1971. Ownership changed hands again in 1982 when Wedge Products took control.
To broaden its market scope, United Tractor purchased Kalamazoo Manufacturing in 1988, thereby expanding its range of products. In 1995, the company entered into a strategic partnership to produce and distribute tow tractors for Clark via its sales channels.
Operational enhancements were supported by a 1997 grant from the Indiana Department of Commerce aimed at modernizing the factory’s energy management systems. The headquarters were relocated to Twinsburg, Ohio in 1999. The business underwent another renaming to AJD Tractor, Inc. in 2002 before ceasing operations in 2004.
Products
- CB-40
- G40
- GC-340
- SM40
- SM50
- SM60
- SM340
- SML-80
- SML-100
- SML-120
- TA-75