Books by Chester Peterson Jr

American Farm Tractors in the 1960s

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, Farmall, J.I. Case, Allis-Chalmers, Massey-Ferguson, Ford, and White farm equipment, along with the people who produced them. Minor marques Caterpillar, Steiger, and Versatile are also discussed, along with obscure makes and orphans.

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American Farm Tractors in The 1960s

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.

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Vintage Allis-Chalmers Tractors The Ultimate Tribute to Allis-Chalmers Tractors

Allis-Chalmers’s history is as rich as the Persian orange paint that graced its farm tractors for nearly six decades. Vintage Allis-Chalmers Tractors is a one-of-a-kind book for collectors, historians, and tractor enthusiasts, providing a detailed and fascinating background of Allis-Chalmers’ legacy along with more than 100 spectacular photographs. Illustrations include black-and-white historical photos, vibrant period advertising artwork, and contemporary color photos of collectible tractors. Allis-Chalmers buffs will find the outstanding photographs and authoritative text irresistible! Chester Peterson Jr., a former editor of Successful Farming, Kansas Business News, and Simmental Shield, has written many other tractor books and articles. He is a freelance writer specializing in agriculture and other subjects.

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