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A Corporate Tragedy: The Agony of International Harvester Company

In an examination of the disastrous fall of International Harvester Company, this book details the powerful forces that have undermined American industry and the dizzying succession of management blunders that are being repeated throughout American companies every day

John Deere Farm Tractors A History of the John Deere Tractor

Leffingwell combines interviews with famous Deere designers and newly discovered information on Deere tractors with 200 new, color photos of original and restored tractors from all over the US, to provide a unique history of America's favorite farm tractor. 250 photos and illus.

Tractor The Heartland Innovation, Ground-Breaking Machines, Midnight Schemes, Secret Garages, and Farmyard Geniuses That Mechanized Agriculture

<p>This rollicking ride into machine history follows the innovators, entrepeneurs and hucksters who transformed our world with farm machines. Starting with the turn-of-the-century visionaries who saw that four wheels and a motor could replace for the horse, the book moves swiftly through key early developments to cover the power farming movement of the latter part of the 20th Century--a time when major manufacturers lagged behind and independent builders and farmers began creating their own solutions with a pencil drawing and a welder. The book includes stories of the butcher shop where John Deere secretly designed a completely new line of four-cylinder tractors, to the skullduggery and corporate raiding that took place in fields and back lots as company agents schemed to discover what their dirty ol' competitors had up their sleeves. The book moves all the way up through the creation of the first tractor electronics, the merger movement of the 1980s, and the emergence of the high-technology innovations such as smart farms and auto-guidance which are changing the farm as we know it. This raucous, heartfelt book shines a light on some of the bright minds and innovative companies which emerged from the fertile fields of America's heartland.</p>

International Directory of Model Farm Toys Featuring John Deere

The International Directory of Model Farm Toys features John Deere and other brands of farm toys. Great for any collector of toy tractors and other farm toys.

International Harvester Tractors, 1955-1985

This colorful history chronicles the final three decades of International operations, including the six-cylinder_s marketplace domination and the abundance of model choices in the 1960s, the redefinition of farm tractor power and comfort in the 1970s, and the end of an era in the 1980s. Model and design changes are highlighted in scenic color photographs showcasing faithfully restored Number Series tractors throughout the US. Filled with period ads, archival photos, plus an appendix of serial and parts numbers.

Farm and Ranch Safety Management

You canat afford even one accident! Careful planning can help avoid tragic - and costly - accidents. Why do you need this book? The answer is simple: agriculture is a hazardous industry. Farming and ranching can be uniquely rewarding occupations, but if you donat follow safe work practices they can be dangerous. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), there were an estimated 1,200 agricultural work-related deaths and 140,000 disabling work-related injuries in the United States in 1992. But you already knew farming and ranching are filled with danger. What you maybe do not know so well is what you can do about it. This book will tell you. We will tell and show you 21 ways to avoid the No. 1 fatal farm accident...and thatas just for starters. We show you very practical ways to avoid pinch points; wrapping, shearing, crushing, and pull-in hazards; thrown objects and freewheeling parts; electrical and stored energy; and much, much more. Farm and Ranch Safety Management is the definitive reference work in rural safety. This 358-page book is filled with EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory agency standards and suggested ways to meet or exceed those standards. Topics covered in simple, straightforward language include safety machine operation, handling toxic chemicals, hazardous waste disposal, and developing an overall safety management plan.

John Deere Classics

What began in 1837 with a plow made from a saw blade has grown into one of the world s foremost manufacturers of farm equipment. John Deere Green has become almost a trademark in itself, and the products that wear it are revered the world over.<br> <br> In John Deere Classics, the auto editors of Consumer Guide tell the John Deere story through period advertisements, photographs, and detailed profiles of 30 classic tractors, including these notable machines:<br> <br> The Model D, John Deere s first mass-produced tractor, which debuted in 1923 and enjoyed the longest run in John Deere history<br> The small but mighty John Deere Model L, the lightest tractor John Deere produced in the two-cylinder era<br> The versatile John Deere Model 730, one of the most popular tractors in history<br> <br> From the quaint little Johnny Poppers of the company s early years to the New Generation tractors that finally replaced them, John Deere s hearty workhorses are true American icons. Whether you're a John Deere aficionado or you're simply interested in American history, you'll be fascinated by John Deere Classics.

A Bunch of Sheep on Every Farm

This special re-print edition of International Harvester's book "A Bunch of Sheep on Every Farm" contains all the information a person needs to master the basics of breeding and raising Sheep for lamb or wool production. Written in 1918, this short book provides a basic overview of sheep management for the beginner and explains the advantages of raising sheep on the small farm. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.