Demand for big tractors to break up prairie land fell off in the mid-teens as the land boom in Western Canada collapsed. Manufacturers rushed to come up with 2-3 plow lightweight tractors to replace horses on some smaller farms. The new Mogul 8-16 was a true lightweight tractor, weighing about 5,000 lb and with a 2-plow rating. The engine was a 616ci single-cylinder. The arched front frame and closely spaced front wheels made possible sharp turns for maneuverability in small fields.

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