Download or read book The American Farm Tractor written by Randy Leffingwell and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2002 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Original ads, historic design drawings, and factory photographs tell the definitive story of the American tractor's development, mechanical innovations, groundbreaking designs, and company histories. Best-selling author Randy Leffingwell researched and photographed restored classics and one-of-a-kind experimental models from coast-to-coast to deliver the goods on American farm tractor. This is the book that started it all! Previous hardcover edition (0-87938-532-4 pub 1991) has sold a staggering 150,000!
Download or read book Classic Farm Tractors written by Randy Leffingwell and published by Crestline. This book was released on 1996-04-08 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Classic American Farm Tractors written by Nick Baldwin and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andrew Morland's beautiful photography captures choice examples of classic American farm tractors. Nick Baldwin provides details on the makeup and histories of these classics, which bear brand names such as Waterloo Boy, John Deere, Farmall, and Oliver. Pictured here are the true pioneers -- the great models from the great manufacturers that broke new technological ground at a time when some farmers still clung to their plow horses. These machines changed the face of farming in America.
Download or read book The Classic American Farm Tractor written by Adam Halsey and published by Smithmark Pub. This book was released on 1993-05-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of the farm tractor and shows influential models produced by each major manufacturer
Download or read book The American Farm Tractor written by Randy Leffingwell and published by Crestline Publishing Company. This book was released on 1991 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of the farm tractor, its development, designs, and manufacturers, and discusses how it revolutionized American agriculture
Download or read book Classic American Farm Tractors written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Classic Farm Tractors written by Robert N. Pripps and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVFrom iconic stalwarts to more eccentric entries into the ag industry, this colorful, fun, and fact-filled book profiles scores of farm tractor classics from the twentieth century. Veteran tractor author Robert Pripps tackles each model with aplomb, offering concise descriptions and histories along with informative specification charts that give the lowdown on all-important considerations like horsepower ratings, engine sizes, weights, fuel types, and more. Illustrated with color photography by Ralph Sanders and Andrew Morland, Classic Farm Tractors is arranged chronologically to give a better sense of farm tractor evolution and includes all of the usual suspects—from the likes of John Deere, Farmall, Fordson and Ford, Case, Allis-Chalmers, Minneapolis-Moline, Best, Caterpillar, Massey-Harris, Massey-Ferguson, Oliver, Rumely, and Hart-Parr—as well as lesser-known and forgotten marques manufactured throughout the United States and Canada. In addition, Pripps includes a generous selection of farm tractors from Europe, including models from Fiat, Lanz, Le Percheron, Renault, Deutz, and more. Classic Farm Tractors is an entertaining look at the tractors we all know and love as well as the oddball tractors that fans find fascinating. With well over 200 photographs of more than 100 years of tractors from all over North America and Europe it’s the perfect gift for tractor lovers. /div
Download or read book America s Classic Farm Tractors written by Randy Leffingwell and published by Crestline. This book was released on 1999 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic combination of Leffingwell best-sellers includes is a vivid color history that chronicles the innovative American tractors of John Deere, International Farmall, Case, Ford, Allis-Chalmers, Caterpillar, and Minneapolis-Moline. The technological development of farm power is traced from the back-breaking days of horse farming through the steam-powered iron beasts and on to the development of the internal combustion engine and the creation of the tractor as we know it today.
Download or read book The Farm Tractor written by Ralph W. Sanders and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2007-10-15 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Great American Tractors written by Robert N. Pripps and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 1998 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates the history of the tractor and shows the changes in design that have resulted in the diesel-powered giants of today.
Download or read book John Deere The Classic American Tractor written by Randy Leffingwell and published by . This book was released on with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Farm Tractors in The 1960s written by Chester Peterson, Jr. and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2004 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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, Famrall, J.I. Case, Allis-Chalmers, Massey-Ferguson, Ford, and White farm equipment, along with the people who produced them. Minor marques like Caterpillar, Stieger, and Versatile are also discussed, along with obscure marques and orphans.About the AuthorThe author/photographer team of Rod Beemer and Chester Petersen Jr. have collaborated on several books including Inside John Deere, Ford N-Series Tractors, and John Deere New Generation Tractors. Beemer is a writer, researcher, and tractor enthusiast. Petersen is a writer and photographer whose work appears regularly in Successful Farming and The Farm Journal. Both men live in rural Kansas.
Download or read book The Tractor Factor written by Robert N. Pripps and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2015-10-19 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With tractor historian Robert N. Pripps, take a close look at some of the most collectible vintage tractors from the United States, the UK, Germany, Holland, France, and other countries. Vintage farm tractors are revered throughout the world as the source of mechanical labor, allowing the revolution of farming to take place in the twentieth century. Some of the most interesting tractors are also the rarest, since they were produced in very small quantities. These include one-of-a-kind modified models; very, very old machines; and models produced by one of the many companies that made tractors for only a short time. The Tractor Factor is a richly illustrated book that reveals what makes a tractor collectible, showcases the rarest models, gives a history of the marque, and details specific finds. Robert N. Pripps, a leading tractor historian, covers models from the United States, the UK, Germany, Holland, France, and other countries. Pripps' expertise, paired with the stunning photography of Ralph W. Sanders and Andrew Morland, makes The Tractor Factor a book no fan of these paradigm-changing machines will want to miss!
Download or read book The Farm Tractor written by Ralph W. Sanders and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2009-08-24 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last in paperback, 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 Iron Mule, from the late 1800s steamers through the high-powered workhorses of the 1970s. In addition to high-detail large-format photography, 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. “Sander’s work . . . comes close to earning the elusive label of ‘definitive.’ This large-format, beautifully photographed book is perfect for general browsing. . . . An excellent book for those who know that tractors embody more than metal.” — Farm Industry News “If you enjoy learning about the rich history of tractors, this book is for you . . . Besides its in-depth look at some of the rarest tractors ever made, the book also features more than 400 photos.” — FFA New Horizons
Download or read book Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors written by Robert N. Pripps and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "All the classic farm tractors you remember, plus new ones to discover, are all here in this complete photo-packed collection. A classic farm tractor is a conversation starter and a comforting reminder of childhoods on the farm and adulthoods twisting a wrench in the driveshaft. Tractors are cultural touchstones of another era, as familiar as the smell of apple pie baking in a farmhouse kitchen. All of that nostalgia is here in The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors. In this photo-saturated guidebook, you'll recognize the big brands of classic farm tractors, such as Allis-Chalmers, J. I. Case, Caterpillar, John Deere, Ford, and International Harvester (including Farmall). Also well-represented are small and no-longer-existing brands like Advance-Rumely, Cockshutt, Eagle, Fate-Root-Heath, Harry Ferguson, Friday Tractor, Hart-Parr, and Minneapolis-Moline. There are tractors from the United States, Canada, and Europe. The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors includes more than just handsome color photos of these powerful machines. Each model description includes all the pertinent details: engine rpms, type of fuel, maximum speed, wheel configurations, weight, number of plows the tractor can handle, and variations. With more than five hundred tractor models and an array of color photographs depicting the most iconic ones, The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors is a valued addition to any tractor lover's bookshelf"--
Download or read book Farm Tractor Classics written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Farm Tractor Advertising in America 1900 1960 written by David Fetherston and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 1996 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
