Over 130 years of Polish agricultural engineering
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Over 130 years of Polish agricultural engineering

URSUS is a brand built on decades of experience, a passion for precision, and a deep understanding of farmers’ needs. From our very first machines to our modern solutions, we have consistently produced equipment you can rely on in any conditions.

130+ Years of experience in the industry
10M+ Machines delivered worldwide
24/7 Engineering and research & development
A new chapter in history
2025

A new chapter in history

URSUS has unveiled plans to resume production of a new generation of tractors—tailored to meet the diverse needs of farmers. URSUS’s presence at Agro Show 2025 in Bednary sends a clear signal to the industry: a brand refresh is underway, along with investments and preparations to set up assembly lines for new machines with potential for both growth in the Polish market and expansion beyond the country’s borders.

A Ray of Hope the URSUS plant
2.06.2006

A Ray of Hope the URSUS plant

The 1.5-millionth URSUS tractor, a model URSUS 1654, rolls off the assembly line. The occasion was marked by the opening of the URSUS History Museum by Deputy Prime Minister Andrzej Lepper.

Milestone
24.10.1983

Milestone

This is the date on which the one-millionth tractor rolled off the production line at the URSUS factory. It was donated to the Center for the Blind in Laski as a gesture of support.

A shared struggle for the future
14–15.12.1981

A shared struggle for the future

Following the declaration of martial law in Poland, a strike was organized at the URSUS Works. It was led by engineer Jerzy Kaniewski, who was subdued by the Motorized Reserves of the Citizens’ Militia.

C-360 – A Legend on Wheels
1976

C-360 – A Legend on Wheels

The debut of the C-360 model. The groundbreaking URSUS C-360 tractor was introduced, revolutionizing agriculture in Poland. To this day, it remains a symbol of affection and respect for farmers.

C-330 – The debut of an iconic design
1967

C-330 – The debut of an iconic design

The C-330 tractor (433,182 units sold by 1993) made its debut and, over the years, became a staple on most Polish farms.

Brand development and global recognition
1966

Brand development and global recognition

The Agricultural Tractor Experimental Plant (ZDCR) was established. The Ursus C-335 model won a gold medal at the agricultural machinery exhibition in Moscow. Ursus employed approximately 12,000 people.

A groundbreaking design: the URSUS C-328
1963

A groundbreaking design: the URSUS C-328

Production of the C-328 tractor, designed and built on the basis of the C-325, began. By 1967, more than 100,000 units had been produced and released to the market.

A New Beginning for the URSUS Brand
30.03.1947

A New Beginning for the URSUS Brand

The resumption of production following the end of the armed conflict marked a new beginning for the URSUS brand, which has a bright future ahead of it. The first URSUS tractor since the war was manufactured.

The takeover of the URSUS Works by enemy forces
1939

The takeover of the URSUS Works by enemy forces

The factories were officially seized by the Third Reich’s armed forces, and all production was converted to military purposes, specifically the manufacture of military machinery and vehicles.

A tremendous opportunity for growth
1930–1939

A tremendous opportunity for growth

The URSUS factory produced a vast number of military vehicles and machinery under contract, including 737 tanks and tankettes, 700 military tractors, over 1,000 URSUS trucks, and Saurer trucks and buses, including wz.29 armored vehicles “URSUS,” approximately 1,500 Sokół 1000 and Sokół 600 motorcycles for the military and about 1,000 for the civilian market, as well as aircraft, stationary, and agricultural engines.

Major changes for agriculture
1922

Major changes for agriculture

The factory, now renamed URSUS Engine and Tractor Factory, Inc., unveiled its first tractors, equipped with a 25-horsepower two-cylinder diesel engine.

The Origins of the URSUS Brand
1893

The Origins of the URSUS Brand

A mechanical workshop was established at 15 Sienna Street in Warsaw. The founders were Kazimierz Schonfeld, Kazimierz Matecki, Ludwik Rossman, Ludwik Fijałkowski, Stanisław Rostocki, Aleksander Radzikowski, and Karol Strassburger. The initial capital consisted of the dowries of the founders’ seven daughters, commemorated by the P7P trademark.

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