Explore our curated list of farming and tractor history books.
Engines is the definitive "how-to" book of both on- and off-road engines -- from showing you how to repair each system. This book is filled with illustrations to clearly demonstrate what must be done ... photographs, drawings, pictorial diagrams, troubleshooting charts, and diagnostic charts
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Fasteners explores bolts, screws, nuts, pins, washer, keys, studs, snap right, rivets, adhesives, and many, many others.
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The history of the American farm tractor industry is similar to the development of a hybrid crop. Through trial and error, experimentation, and consolidation, some 200 varieties of farm tractor manufacturers in the United States in the 1920s were pruned down to fewer than a dozen manufacturers selling tractors in the United States today. The Illustrated History of the American Farm Tractor chronicles the ground-breaking machines that shaped the modern farm. The technological development of farm power is traced from the back-breaking days of farming with horses through the steampowered iron beasts and on to the development of farm power is traced from the back-breaking days of farming with horses through the steampowered iron beasts and on to the development of the internal combustion engine and the creation of the traactor as we know it today. Breakthroughs such as the introduction of Henry Ford's revolutionary Fordson, the alliance between Allis-Chalmers and Firestone that brought rubber-tired tractors to the market, Caterpillar's involvement in the application of the diesel engine, and the infamous "handshake agreement" between Ford and Harry Ferguson that created the Ford 9N and the innovative three-point hitch are all chronicled here. As it recounts the fascinating story of the farm tractor's evolution, Illustrated History of the American Farm Tractor covers many of the greatest tractors from famous makers such as John Deere, Waterloo Boy, International Harvester, J.I. Case, Fordson and Ford, Allis-Chalmers, Caterpillar, Massey-Harris, Minneapolis-Moline, Oliver, Cockshutt, Hart-Parr, and White, as well as numerous orphan makes. After scouring the United States, author and photographer Randy Leffingwell has compiled more than 450 beautiful color photographs, accompanied by a rich, informative text, make this a valuable addition for collectors and enthusiasts alike
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Large magazine format publication: International Harvester from 1953-1985; working classics; model profiles; implements etc
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This delightful children's book tells the story through both text and beautiful color illustrations of a tractor named Johnny who lives with his pals Perry Plow, Dicky Disk, Henry Harrow, Danny Drill, Chucky Cultivator, and Clancy Combine on the Fowler farm. They have a special language of their own, just as flowers and trees do and they are looking forward to working together plowing the fields.
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Les Tracteurs Farmall Ont Laissé Un Sillon Dans Le Domaine Agricole, Depuis Que Le Premier Modèle Est Sorti Des Chaînes De Production, Pour être Employé Dans Les Champs En 1924. A Travers Légendaires Tracteurs Farmall : Une Histoire Illustrée, Découvrez Cette Marque, Devenue Une Véritable Icône Au Fil Du Temps, Avec Environ Cinq Cents Photos En Couleurs. Tous Les Modèles Y Sont Répertoriés, Qu'il S'agisse Des Séries F, M, H Ou Encore W, Aux Côtés Des Tractractor, Cub Et Cub Cadet, Ainsi Que Les Gigantesques Machines Qui Furent Les Dernières à Porter Le Nom De La Marque. Les Farmall étrangers Et Les Tracteurs Qui Furent Produits Pour Mccormick Figurent également Dans Les Pages De Ce Livre. Cet Ouvrage Célèbre Les Tracteurs Farmall Que Des Légions De Collectionneurs Et De Fans Ont Appréciés Depuis Le Début De L'histoire De La Marque.
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La société John Deere peut s'enorgueillir d'un riche héritage dont les origines remontent à 1837, époque où Deere, forgeron dans l'Illinois bouleversa le monde agricole en produisant une charrue à soc poli et autonettoyant en fer à haute teneur en carbone. De la couleur verte propre à la marque du " Johnny Popper " au bruit si particulier, les tracteurs Deere ont leurs fanatiques dans le monde entier. Nous avons rassemblé dans cet ouvrage pratiquement tout ce que les amateurs de John Deere ou de tracteurs veulent savoir sur ce célèbre constructeur. Ouvrage complet sur les tracteurs John Deere produits dans le monde, Le Grand Livre des Tracteurs John Deere est un historique de référence modèle par modèle des tracteurs de la marque depuis leur apparition en 1892 jusqu'à 1999. Les illustrations montrent des machines magnifiquement restaurées ainsi que des dessins et peintures provenant des archives de John Deere, des reproductions de catalogues rares et précieux et des maquettes et jouets John Deere. Que vous soyez passionné de la marque ou intéressé par les tracteurs en général, votre bibliothèque serait incomplète sans Le Grand Livre des Tracteurs John Deere.
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xiv + 178 pages, trains and tractors that run on steam and no tracks in England, lots of bw photo illustrations and brief descriptions and histories
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The American Farm Tractor [Hardcover] [Jan 01, 2002] Randy Leffingwell
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A journey through the history of tractors, from their beginnings as steam powered contraptions, to the marvels of engineering that work the world's forests and farms.
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This fascinating book reveals the history of one of the most prominent tractor makers in the US. With factories all over the world, an up to date range of tractors and legions of fans, John Deere faces the 21st century with confidence. Filled with amazing full colour photographs, this book depicts the extraordinary story of this company.
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Written for current and aspiring farmers wishing to take advantage of the latest technologies for managing crop production, including yield monitoring systems, remote sensing and geographic information systems. System development and integration, economic considerations and environmental considerations are explored as is the applicability of site-specific farming to individual farmers' needs.
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BIG BUD 747 The World's Largest Tractor
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