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American Farm Tractors in the 1960s by Chester Peterson (Jr.),Rod Beemer Pdf
Spin up the turbo, lock it into all-wheel drive, and shift into high gear to take a high-horsepower tour of the tractors of the 1960s! American Farm Tractors In the 1960s discusses and explores the history of John Deere and other prominent manufacturers such as IH, Farmall, J.I. Case, Allis-Chalmers, Massey-Ferguson, Ford, and White farm equipment, along with the people who produced them. Minor marques Caterpillar, Steiger, and Versatile are also discussed, along with obscure makes and orphans.
John Deere New Generation and Generation II Tractors by John Dietz Pdf
In the 1960s and 1970s, John Deere’s tractors evolved dramatically from small machines into large, powerful tractors with modern advances and muscular engines; it was a period of the greatest changes since the 1920s. Deere christened these tractors the New Generation. This book in the Tractor Legacy series examines these Big Green machines in detail, with archival and current photography of restored tractors, a thorough historical text, and details of model specifications and variations.
The First American Farm Tractors by Jack L. Alexander Pdf
The First American Farm Tractors provides new insight into the long struggle from 1833 to 1917 that eventually resulted in the modern American farm tractor. This book provides rediscovered history of the pioneering American efforts in developing mechanical cultivation. Containing 402 pages, describing 340+ machines with 820+ B/W illustrations, this 8.5 x 11 softbound book is a must-have for those interested in American farm tractor history.
Here is the biggest, best, and most complete history of classic farm tractors. All North American models make their appearance--from John Deere and Farmall to fascinating "orphans" like the Steel Mule, from the late 1800s steamers through the high-powered workhorses of the 1970s. In addition to hundreds of high-detail large-format photography of tractors and equipment (see below for samples), the volume includes 100 color and black-and-white archival photos, advertising posters, and brochures. The result is an unparalleled look at the icon of American agriculture. Chapter 1: Muscles to Motors Chapter 2: Allis-Chalmers Chapter 3: J.I. Case Chapter 4: Caterpillar Chapter 5: John Deere Chapter 6: Ford Chapter 7: International Harvester Chapter 8: Massey-Ferguson Chapter 9: Minneapolis-Moline Chapter 10: Oliver Corporation Chapter 11: Orphans and Others
Standard Catalog of Farm Tractors, 1890-1960 by Charles H. Wendel Pdf
Once viewed as useless relics, vintage tractors are now valued as collector's items. This exhaustive reference offers histories of 900 different tractor makers: Case, John Deere, Allis-Chalmers, Ford, plus hundreds of obscure companies. 700+ photos.
Ultimate American Farm Tractor Data Book by Lorry Dunning Pdf
Covered within the pages of this book is all the essential information and vital specifications on the Nebraska Test Tractors built from 1920 to 1960, tests designed to protect consumers from substandard tractors by evaluating performance, durability, and safety. Information gleaned from these tests include such things as dimensions, capacities, engine configurations, maximum brake horsepower, maximum drawbar power, and more. Includes a timeline of crucial events in the history of farming.
The Big Book of Farm Tractors by Robert N. Pripps,Andrew Morland Pdf
The Big Book of Farm Tractors is the first large-format volume to chronicle the entire timeline of American farm tractors, from the steam power of the 1850s to the current offerings from New Holland, AGCO, John Deere, Caterpillar, and more. Detailed descriptions of tractors especially significant to the period, short essays on events defining the times, personal vignettes, collectibles, sales memorabilia, ads from old farm magazines, and old black & white photos of farm scenes make this a complete look at one of America’s greatest innovations. Whether you’re someone who has farmed, or someone simply with a love of the land, this book will give you a new perspective on the enormous influence of the tractor upon the American farm and culture.
The farm tractor brought the Industrial Revolution to the farm. It lifted the burden from the horse power to horsepower and brought mechanized power into the hands of all farmers. This book tells the fascinating story of the development of the farm tractor with more than 250 color photos of tractors from across the United States.
The Farm Tractor by Bob Feller, Ralph W. Sanders Pdf
Here is the biggest, best, and most complete history of classic farm tractors. All North American models make their appearance--from John Deere and Farmall to fascinating "orphans" like the Steel Mule, from the late 1800s steamers through the high-powered workhorses of the 1970s. In addition to hundreds of high-detail large-format photography of tractors and equipment (see below for samples), the volume includes 100 color and black-and-white archival photos, advertising posters, and brochures. The result is an unparalleled look at the icon of American agriculture. Chapter 1: Muscles to Motors Chapter 2: Allis-Chalmers Chapter 3: J.I. Case Chapter 4: Caterpillar Chapter 5: John Deere Chapter 6: Ford Chapter 7: International Harvester Chapter 8: Massey-Ferguson Chapter 9: Minneapolis-Moline Chapter 10: Oliver Corporation Chapter 11: Orphans and Others
Illustrated History of the American Farm Tractor by Randy Leffingwell Pdf
The history of the American farm tractor industry is similar to the development of a hybrid crop. Through trial and error, experimentation, and consolidation, some 200 varieties of farm tractor manufacturers in the United States in the 1920s were pruned down to fewer than a dozen manufacturers selling tractors in the United States today. The Illustrated History of the American Farm Tractor chronicles the ground-breaking machines that shaped the modern farm. The technological development of farm power is traced from the back-breaking days of farming with horses through the steampowered iron beasts and on to the development of farm power is traced from the back-breaking days of farming with horses through the steampowered iron beasts and on to the development of the internal combustion engine and the creation of the traactor as we know it today. Breakthroughs such as the introduction of Henry Ford's revolutionary Fordson, the alliance between Allis-Chalmers and Firestone that brought rubber-tired tractors to the market, Caterpillar's involvement in the application of the diesel engine, and the infamous "handshake agreement" between Ford and Harry Ferguson that created the Ford 9N and the innovative three-point hitch are all chronicled here. As it recounts the fascinating story of the farm tractor's evolution, Illustrated History of the American Farm Tractor covers many of the greatest tractors from famous makers such as John Deere, Waterloo Boy, International Harvester, J.I. Case, Fordson and Ford, Allis-Chalmers, Caterpillar, Massey-Harris, Minneapolis-Moline, Oliver, Cockshutt, Hart-Parr, and White, as well as numerous orphan makes. After scouring the United States, author and photographer Randy Leffingwell has compiled more than 450 beautiful color photographs, accompanied by a rich, informative text, make this a valuable addition for collectors and enthusiasts alike
The First American Farm Tractors by Jack Alexander Pdf
This is truly an American story. A story of individuals struggling to achieve a goal espoused by National Leaders, a story of a struggle to find a faster, cheaper and more humane way for farmers to plow their ground. This book presents a glimpse into the long American saga of developing machines to cultivate the land. To the extent possible, the words of the people observing or directly involved in America's development of mechanical cultivation have been used. Many of the images in this book are contemporary to the story being told. This saga starts in the 1830s, and spans several generations of American inventors, and stops at the end of 1916, the start of the final phase in the development of the American farm tractor. 1917 was when America entered the First World War, and was the eve of Henry Ford's entry into the tractor business. Both events significantly advanced the mechanization of American agriculture.
Vintage American Farm Tractors by Andrew Morland Pdf
The tractor changed the way America farmed. Follow the iron workhorse through the years as Morland fills the pages with great old John Deere, International, Farmall, Ford, Fordson, Case, Oliver, Massey and other tractors in 80 color photos. Fascinating details of their development and brief histories of the companies round out the story of U.S. and Canadian manufacturers.
