Francesco Cassani This is Me

 Web References

1. 1. www.inlon.com.au

   www.inlon.com.au/AppsProd.aspx - [Cached]

   Published on: 8/24/2004   Last Visited: 7/7/2005

   Francesco Cassani built the prototype of the world's first diesel tractor in 1924 and won great acclaim.
   
   1927 Then Cassani started mass production of the first agricultural tractor to be fitted with a "full" diesel engine.
   
   1942 Cassani founded the Same Group which was to be the ultimate home of Lamborghini tractors.
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   Cassani develops lower-link sensing draft control system to rival the Ferguson system.

2. 2. LAMBORGHINI

   www.samedeutzfahr.com/l-histor - [Cached]

   Published on: 12/31/2001   Last Visited: 9/25/2002

   It was then that Francesco Cassani, founding partner of SAME in Treviglio, seized the opportunity to buy the prestigious company from Ferrara, with completely different plans for development. Thanks to SAME, Lamborghini tractors were given a healthy boost both in terms of technological input and sales, contributing to the growth of the Group that is today one of the most important manufacturers nationally and internationally. 1968 The range is extended to include high-power models (R 480). 1966 Lamborghini tractors are the first in Italy to be equipped with standard synchromesh gearbox.
   
   1963 the company Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini S.p.A. is founded.