John Deere Tractor Legacy

John Deere Tractor Legacy
Author: Don Macmillian
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-01-17
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9780760340141

At last, a paperback reissue of this classic history of John Deere! Edited by the world's most respected and best known Deere historian and expert—Don Macmillan—this is a detailed and fun history of the great tractor builder. This comprehensive history of the man, his company, and his legacy includes a biography of John Deere, plus excerpts from the writings of Deere engineers and historians, such as Wayne Broehl, Harold Brock, and Orrin Miller. Images are from the Deere archives, as well as noted tractor photographer Ralph W. Sanders. Coverage of plows, implements, combines, cars, snowmobiles, lawn and garden tractors, and bicycles is also included.

John Deere New Generation and Generation II Tractors

John Deere New Generation and Generation II Tractors
Author: John Dietz
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2011-01-08
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9780760336007

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 Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors

The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors
Author: Don Macmillan
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0760366071

The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors explores the range of iconic “green tractors” with which Illinois-based John Deere has become one of the world’s most recognizable brands. Part of Motorbooks’ Complete Book series, this fact-packed volume takes you through dozens of John Deere farm models, beginning with the 1892 Waterloo Boy and ending with the game-changing New Generation and Generation II lines. With selected text from The Bigger Book of John Deere by late legendary Deere historian Don Macmillan, this book details year-to-year model changes within each series and offers comprehensive specs charts compiled by Deere authority John Dietz. In addition to the Waterloo Boy, you’ll witness the entire 40-plus years of two-cylinder “Johnny Poppers,” from the 1924 Model D through the 830 Series models in 1960, and the styled tractors of the prewar and postwar years. Also featured heavily are the groundbreaking New Generation tractors launched to much fanfare in 1960 and their successors, the New Generation II lineup with their Sound-Gard cabs. Standard, row-crop, orchard, and even a selection of experimental models…they’re all here. In addition, you'll find coverage of John Deere’s rich international heritage, with tractors produced in Spain, Germany, and Australia. Illustrated with incredible color photography and period advertising, The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors isan essential edition for the library of any Deere fanatic.

John Deere Evolution: The Design and Engineering of an American Icon

John Deere Evolution: The Design and Engineering of an American Icon
Author: Lee Klancher
Publisher:
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2021-06
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9781642340082

This beautiful book is an encyclopedic, behind-the-scenes look at how the machines were designed and built containing examples of every model line built by John Deere since 1919. Matching the strong visuals is an in-depth history that includes interviews with the engineers, industrial designers, and other Deere & Co. people who designed, built, and sold the machines.

The John Deere Legacy

The John Deere Legacy
Author: Don Macmillan Wayne G. Broehl
Publisher:
Total Pages: 268
Release:
Genre: Farm tractors
ISBN: 9781610605298

The complete illustrated history from tractors and machinery to Deere's role in farm life, 1837 to today.

The Field Guide to John Deere Tractors

The Field Guide to John Deere Tractors
Author: Don Macmillan
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2019-11-12
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0760367264

When you're "out in the field" scouting for John Deere tractors, don't forget to take along The Field Guide to John Deere Tractors: 1892-1991—the first-ever, full-color pocket guidebook to these popular tractors, now available in paperback format! This convenient, easy-to-use field guide puts a wealth of information right into your hands! You'll find brief histories, model runs, specification details, and eye-catching color photographs of more than 500 models of John Deere tractors, from the two-cylinder series of 1892 to modern multi-cylinder models. The late Don Macmillan is considered one of the world's most respected John Deere historians. Inside, he breaks down John Deere's rich heritage into distinct eras: The Pioneering Years, 1892–1924 The Unstyled Years, 1923–1938 The Styled Years, 1938–1960 The Numbered Series, 1952–1960 The New Generation of Power, 1959–1972 Generation II, 1972–1987 The Modern Years, 1982–1991 A wealth of photos of every John Deere tractor—from the legendary two-cylinder Waterloo Boy that started it all to six-cylinder, 200-horsepower machines of the 1980s—are accompanied by detail-rich descriptions of the tractors' features and back stories, as well as concise charts presenting key specifications. For fans of old iron, there's no better quick reference that's equally useful at swap meets and in the armchair.

John Deere Kids I Am a Tractor

John Deere Kids I Am a Tractor
Author: Jack Redwing
Publisher: John Deere Finger Puppet Board
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-02-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781680528060

Nothing runs or reads like a John Deere finger puppet tractor book This interactive farming story features a fun finger puppet tractor toy built into the book encouraging interactive play, hand-eye coordination, and language development in your little one. Babies and toddlers learn best when they are playing, especially when their grown-ups are in on the fun A must for your little tractor enthusiast Collect the entire series in the Finger Puppet Collection Fun tractor puppet encourages interactive play between little ones and their grown-ups Soft plush and a rhyming story combine to provide both tactile and verbal learning opportunities Practice hand-eye coordination while enjoying together time Great gift for the little John Deere fan in your life Officially licensed John Deere product

John Deere Kids Machines at Work

John Deere Kids Machines at Work
Author: Jack Redwing
Publisher: John Deere Kids: Flip-A-Flap C
Total Pages: 10
Release: 2021-10-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781646381845

Come along for a ride through the rolling hills of the farm. Flip each page to keep babies engaged and help the farmer complete chores using different machines. Toddlers and preschoolers will love following along to plant the fields with the tractor, clear logs with a feller buncher, and haul the load away in a flatbed. After clearing the wood, go to the construction site to build a house and furniture with the wood you helped gather. Then, finish up the chores by harvesting the wheat, corn, and garden vegetables! Discover patterns in the squiggly tractor tracks, practice counting birds in the trees, and spot different colors in the items on the page. Combine flipping each flap and learning about machines on the farm for an entertaining experience with your little ones. John Deere Kids children's books recognize that the preschoolers of today are the farmers, builders, and innovators of tomorrow. Content and formats are based on the legacy of a long-loved company that encourages kids to play in backyards, dig in the dirt, get muddy, and learn where food and shelter come from. Lift the flap books for toddlers include activities under each flap to practice searching, matching, counting, and more All of our Flip & Find books are designed for children to explore on their own or with their grown-up Sturdy board pages are perfect for emerging 1-2 years olds little hands to read and lift each flap over and over again. Engage older 3 to 4-year-old children while they practice early learning skills of comparing, color matching, and more. Take-along handle for little baby or toddler hands to carry wherever they go Everyone loves John Deere! Our Jonh Deere Books collection is perfect for boys and girls to share their love of big tractors, trucks gators, and other vehicles on the farm! Collect the entire Flip-a-Flap board book series or more John Deere books for kids from Cottage Door Press!

John Deere Kids Dirt

John Deere Kids Dirt
Author: Jack Redwing
Publisher: John Deere Peek-A-Flap Board B
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-03-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781680528107

Let's play with John Deere Each hardworking farm life scene will engage your little one with a pair of lift-a-flaps with peek-a-boo surprises. Talk about the different machines that are a big help on the farm. Inside the flaps, you'll find fun facts about items in the artwork. 12 chunky flaps with peek-through holes, easy for little hands to open and close Lifting flaps encourage the use of fine motor skills and the content-rich text builds vocabulary Colorful and engaging illustrations Officially licensed John Deere product Collect all the books in the Peek-a-Flap series