Early in the nineteenth century the gas traction engine became known simply as the tractor. In 1907 Henry Ford began manufacturing tractors and shortly after their use in farming became widespread.

Early boxed examples of vintage toy tractors, such as those made by Dinky, are now highly sought after.

Today some of the best tractor toys and scale models are made by Britain's and Bruder Toys.

Many toy tractors come with a range of accessories and trailers for hours of tractor fun.