Books by Ralph W Sanders

Classic Farm Tractor-a-Day 2012 w/toy

A collection of fans' favorite classic tractors from John Deere, International Harvester, Ford, Minneapolis-Moline, and more. Includes color photography of current restored machines as well as archival photos, vintage brochures, and other collectible memorabilia. Also includes a 1/64-scale collectible farm tractor toy.

Classic John Deere Tractors 2004 Calendar

Twelve months of full-color shots of great John Deere tractors make this calendar a must-have for all John Deere and tractor buffs. Detail photographs, old ads, and captions listing specifications accompany each main image. It's all John Deere-each and every month!

John Deere-A-Day 2014

Here is a John Deere tractor for every day of the year! This calendar includes color photography of gloriously restored machines and classic Deere memorabilia.

The Farm Tractor 100 Years of North American Tractors

<p>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Chapter 1: Muscles to Motors<br>Chapter 2: Allis-Chalmers<br>Chapter 3: J.I. Case<br>Chapter 4: Caterpillar<br>Chapter 5: John Deere<br>Chapter 6: Ford<br>Chapter 7: International Harvester<br>Chapter 8: Massey-Ferguson<br>Chapter 9: Minneapolis-Moline<br>Chapter 10: Oliver Corporation<br>Chapter 11: Orphans and Others</p>

The John Deere Tractor Legacy 2005 Calendar

Twelve months of full-color shots of great John Deere tractors make this calendar a must-have for all John Deere and tractor buffs. Detail photographs and captions listing specifications accompany each main image. It’s all John Deere—each and every month!

Ultimate John Deere The History of the Big Green Machines

Since 1837, John Deere farm implements and then tractors have earned an international reputation for performance and reliability, resulting in a favored status among farmers, restorers, and collectors. Here, well-known tractor authority Ralph Sanders tells the story of John Deere tractors, and of the company’s founder and other key personnel involved in their development. This comprehensive volume also covers the development of the Corn Belt, as well as the competition among tractor makers and Deere sales methods. The easy-to-read text is enhanced by Sanders’ striking full-color images of more than 50 John Deere tractors including some very rare models. Also shown are period ads, brochures, schematic diagrams, paintings by Walter Haskell Hinton, and historic photographs from the Deere & Company Archives and other sources for a complete look at this innovative player in the farming industry.

Ultimate John Deere The History of the Big Green Machines

Since 1837, John Deere farm implements and then tractors have earned an international reputation for performance and reliability, resulting in a favored status among farmers, restorers, and collectors. Here, well-known tractor authority Ralph Sanders tells the story of John Deere tractors, and of the company's founder and other key personnel involved in their development. This comprehensive volume also covers the development of the Corn Belt, as well as the competition among tractor makers and Deere sales methods. The easy-to-read text is enhanced by Sanders' striking full-color images of more than 50 John Deere tractors including some very rare models. Also shown are period ads, brochures, schematic diagrams, paintings by Walter Haskell Hinton, and historic photographs from the Deere & Company Archives and other sources for a complete look at this innovative player in the farming industry.

Vintage Farm Tractors The Ultimate Tribute to Classic Tractor

VINT FARM TRAC -SANDER SANDERS, RALPH

Vintage International Harvester Tractors

Vintage International Harvester Tractors The Ultimate Tribute to International Harvester, Farmall, and McCormick-Deering Tractors

International Harvester's Farmall tractor revolutionised farming around the world. Introduced in 1922, it was an inexpensive, lightweight, general-purpose, row-crop tractor that could literally farm all. Through the years, the Farmall became one of the world's most popular tractors. This book showcases collectible International Harvester tractors from the 1910s to the 1960s, including the famous Farmall, as well as other International Harvester and McCormick-Deering models. Readers will be captivated by Ralph Sander's detailed history and outstanding colour and black-and-white photographs, historical ads, and brochures of what was the world's best-selling tractor as well as a leader in innovation and engineering.