The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors, Expanded Edition More Than 400 Models from 1900 To 1990

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<b>Featuring machines right up through more recently collectible models of the 1970s and 1980s, <i>The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors, Expanded Edition </i>features all the legends enthusiasts remember, plus a few rarities. And they are all here in photographic glory.</b> <p> A classic farm tractor is a conversation starter and a comforting reminder of childhoods on the farm and adulthoods twisting a wrench in the garage or shop. Tractors are cultural touchstones of another era, as familiar as the smell of apple pie baking in a farmhouse kitchen. All of that nostalgia is here in this expanded edition of <i>The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors</i>. This <b>photo-filled collection</b> features landmark models from all the major marques: <ul><li><b>Allis-Chalmers</b></li><li><b>J. I. Case</b></li><li><b>Caterpillar</b></li><li><b>John Deere</b></li><li><b>Ford</b></li><li><b>International Harvester </b></li><li><b>Farmall</b></li></ul>Also well-represented are smaller brands like<b> Advance-Rumely</b>, <b>Cockshutt</b>, <b>Eagle</b>, <b>Fate-Root-Heath</b>, <b>Ferguson</b>, <b>Hart-Parr</b>, <b>Minneapolis-Moline</b>, and <b>Oliver</b>. Tractors from the United States, Canada, and Europe are included. But <i>The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors, Expanded Edition</i> is more than just another collection of handsome color photos. <b>Each model description is accompanied by a specification chart</b> presenting crucial technical details like RPMs, horsepower, fuel type, maximum speed, weight, and more. <p> With some <b>400 tractor models and a color photograph depicting each</b>, <i>The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors, Expanded Edition</i> is a valued addition to any tractor lover's bookshelf.