Steam Power on the American Farm

Steam Power on the American Farm
Author: Reynold M. Wik
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2016-11-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1512808466

This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas.

The Farm Tractor

The Farm Tractor
Author: Bob Feller, Ralph W. Sanders
Publisher:
Total Pages: 388
Release:
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781610605212

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

100 Years of Vintage Farm Tractors

100 Years of Vintage Farm Tractors
Author: Michael Dregni
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release:
Genre: Farm tractors
ISBN: 9781610603355

This tribute to 100 years of vintage farm tractors is for all those who "get it": those who appreciate the lines of a recently restored tractor glistening in the sun; those who get goosebumps at the distinctive sounds of the famous Poppin' Johnnies; those who plan their budgets and days around the careful restoration of that Minne-Mo or Farmall.

Standard Catalog of Farm Tractors 1890-1980

Standard Catalog of Farm Tractors 1890-1980
Author: C.H. Wendel
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1484
Release: 2005-09-25
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1440225680

Tractor enthusiasts of any era will appreciate the wealth of technical data this comprehensive resource delivers. This expanded 2nd edition fuses familiar and reliable Standard Catalog data with results from the renowned Nebraska Tractor Tests, for the extended coverage savvy enthusiast need. Four grades of prices for most models, and updated prices for tractors of the 1960s and later, assist collectors in evaluating each model. Technical specifications including engine size, weight, performance ability and options offer a more depth report. Additional performance reports from the standard Nebraska Tractor Tests add to a solid foundation of information to create a resource that's second to none. • Information on tractors manufactured from 1890 to 1960 guides collectors through various generations of tractors • Updated prices for post-1960 models helps collectors remain updated • 1,800 detailed archive photos help enthusiasts identify various models

The Tractor

The Tractor
Author: Capper Farm Press, Topeka, Kan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 76
Release: 1920
Genre: Farm engines
ISBN:

Classic Farm Tractors

Classic Farm Tractors
Author: Randy Leffingwell
Publisher: Crestline
Total Pages: 204
Release: 1996-04-08
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0760302464

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.