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Cover of Farmall Century The Evolution of Red Tractors and Crawlers in the Golden Age of International Harvester

Farmall Century The Evolution of Red Tractors and Crawlers in the Golden Age of International Harvester

<p>The 100th Anniversary of the revolutionary Farmall tractor is celebrated in this authoritative model-by-model history that traces the evolution and design of the most significant farm tractors of the 20th century. Award-winning author Lee Klancher chronicles how and why the Farmall tractor came to exist and how it evolved with his signature blend of compelling stories, engaging text, and spectacular images.</p> <ul> <li>A mix of newly created images, gorgeous archival imagery, and engineering drawings and sketches </li> <li>New revelations about the very first farm tractor</li> <li>An intimate look at the creation and evolution of the original Farmall tractor, the Regular</li> <li>Complete coverage of all IH tractors from the very first examples up to 1957</li> <li>A visual guide to all the post-1957 tractors to carry the Farmall badge</li> <li>Complete coverage of the IH crawler line</li> <li>Detailed coverage of how IHC was founded and formed, including a look at the history of the McCormick company</li> <li>Historical imagery and lush studio photography of rare machines hard at work in the fields, pastures, and farm settings</li> </ul> <p>Complete with historical imagery and lush studio photography of rare machines hard at work in the fields, pastures, and farm settings, the Farmall Century is a must-read for every tractor enthusiast.</p>

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International Harvester: tractors and equipment in Australia and New Zealand

This book comprehensively documents the activities of International Harvester Company (IHC) and its influence in Australia and New Zealand, from its inception to its merger with Case as Case IH. IHC began with a merger of harvesting machinery companies to form the International Trust, the world's biggest farm machinery enterprise at the time. Then IHC became involved with tractors to become the world's largest tractor and full-line machinery maker, setting production records that stand to this day. The book offers details on tractors and machinery models for collectors of the International Harvester brand line up. It also provides information and anecdotes about enthusiasts who collect, restore, and maintain vintage machines. International Harvester is copiously illustrated with much previously unpublished material.

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Red Tractors 1958-2022 The Authoritative Guide to International Harvester and Case IH Farm Tractors in the Modern Era

<p>This award-winning history of International Harvester and Case IH tractors includes data and photos of every model built from 1958, as well as in-depth information about how these tractors were designed and constructed.</p> <p>With interviews of engineers and executives, the book covers how the 40 and 60 series were created, and thoroughly covers the red tractors from the 1960s through the 1980s. The book also traces the innovations and struggles of the final days of International Harvester. The authors unearthed a treasure trove of concept drawings and photos of prototype machines to shed new light on how these tractors were created.</p> <p>The book includes the exciting story of the creation of the Case-IH Magnum, an innovative machine that blends some of the great engineering done by IH with the Cummins engine built by Case. The modern era of Case IH is also included, with the story of the creation of the Quadtrac as well as the entire line of tractors. With a mix of new photography of some of the most exceptional collectible models in existence along with hundreds of previously unpublished photographs, this thorough book is the most authoritative guide on red tractors ever published.</p>

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Cover of International Harvester: a collection of I&T Shop Service manuals covering 15 popular International Harvester tractor models

International Harvester: a collection of I&T Shop Service manuals covering 15 popular International Harvester tractor models

<ul><li>Gas models: 454, 464, 574, 674, 766, 826</li><li>Diesel models: 454, 464, 484, 574, 584, 674, 766, 786, 826, 886, 966, 986, 1026, 1066, 1086</li><li>I&T Shop Services Manuals are the preferred line of tractor repair manuals since 1948.</li><li>Written for the experienced mechanic by professionals</li><li>Easy-to-use format for quick and handy reference</li><li>Includes detailed illustrations, exploded views and photos</li></ul>

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International Harvester Refrigeration

<p>A history of International Harvester involvement in the refrigeration industry. Learn about history of how a truly International Tractor and Truck company started selling household refrigerators and freezers!</p><p>More products were available to everyone - Harvester is Out of the Field and in the home, with refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers as well as </p><p>commercial milk, beverage, and walk in coolers. </p><p><br></p><p>Full of photos and reference pages, this is a long awaited book for everyone who is curious about International Harvester Refrigeration!</p>

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The International Harvester Company (1913)

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

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Cover of Red Combines 1915-2015 The Authoritative Guide to International Harvester and Case IH Combines and Harvesting Equipment

Red Combines 1915-2015 The Authoritative Guide to International Harvester and Case IH Combines and Harvesting Equipment

<p>This award-winning book chronicles the complete story of the red combine's impact on agriculture and society. Co-authored by long-time IH and Case IH product manager Gerry Salzman, Red Combines 1915-2020 is a unique collaboration that featured Klancher's storytelling ability and Salzman's knowledge from 42 years as an industry leader and insider. The book includes photographs and details about every International Harvester and Case IH combine built in the United States and abroad, and tells the story of the creation of the Axial-Flow combine, which was developed in a garage so secret only a few people knew it existed. The Axial-Flow combine was a technological leap that transformed the industry when introduced in 1977. The book covers the entire line of red combines, including the CBX, a top-secret mega-combine built in the 1990s. Also included is brief coverage of J.I. Case combines. Authored by Lee Klancher and the team of talented contributors who created the award-winning Red Tractors 1958-2013, this thorough and entertaining book is another captivating volume sure to please fans of agricultural equipment and farm history.</p>

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