John Deere Photographic History
This exceptional photographic collection reveals the entire history and development of the big green machines in the John Deere arsenal. All of the historic tractor models are covered, from the earliest Dain, Melvin, and Sklovsky experimentals; the Waterloo Boy and British Overtime; the two-cylinder General Purpose tractors, including GP, A, and the [...]
Classic Tractor Collectors : Restoring and Preserving Farm Power from the Past
Subtitled: Restoring and Preserving Farm Power From the Past. This book puts faces on the men and women who are preserving an important part of our American agricultural heritage – the gasoline-powered farm tractors of the 20th century. Stunning color photographs showcase each collector [...]
John Deere Tractors Worldwide : A Century of Progress, 1893-1993
Subtitled: A Century of Progress 1893-1993. If John Deere tractors are your passion, youll want this book! Travel around the globe, beginning in the US, through Europe and on to Central America and the Southern Hemisphere. Learn of the 100-year John Deere tractor history in over [...]
Allis-Chalmers Farm Equipment 1914-1985
Travel through the decades with one of Americas tractor legends. Experience how the A-C name rose to prominence across the American landscape with its trademark gleaming orange equipment products. Begin the journey with this unique company in the 1910s, when the first 10-18 was built and follow it through the years. See [...]
Great American Tractors : John Deere, Farmall and Ford
While many American entrepreneurs tried their hand at tractor making, three companies stepped to the forefront: John Deere, International Harvester (makers of Farmall tractors), and Ford. From the assembly line to the field, this book provides the in-depth story of the production of America’s most notable tractors. [...]
Allis-Chalmers Tractors
One of Americas most popular and long-standing tractor marques, Allis-Chalmers is treated to a full history from 1842 to the merger with Deutz in 1985. Superb photography and fascinating details combine to show every step of the evolution, from the early steel-wheel and spoke models to the modern turbocharged giants of today. Sftbd., 9x [...]
John Deere Tractors and Equipment, 1837-1959
Much, much more than any other Deere study available today. Macmillan chronicles the history of John Deere as it relates to product line expansion and development from the time of the plow to Deeres first diesel. Includes a product review with details on every tractor and implement Deere & Company [...]
Everything I Know about Women I Learned from My Tractor
Best-selling author and humorist Roger Welsch comes through again as he delivers his outrageous anecdotes from the farm fields of Nebraska. Jam-packed with Rog’s creative techniques for picking up babes, buying suitable gifts for anniversaries, first dates and more! Roger digs deep into his own down-home [...]
Ford Tractors : N-Series, Fordson, Ford and Ferguson, 1914-1954
Subtitled: N-Series, Fordson, Ford & Ferguson 1914-1954. A thorough, colorful history of these great tractor lines through 1954. Includes many fascinating stories, the engineering and development of the lines, excellent technical analyses, and nearly 100 color and b&w photos. Sftbd., 9 x 10 1/2, 128 pgs., 31 [...]
Tractors
During the rapid growth of the U.S. in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a new form of power was needed to keep up with the expansion into previously uncultivated lands. The emergence of steam-traction engines revolutionized American agriculture, and over the next century the farm tractor had a tremendous impact on the development [...]
