Books in Technology & Engineering

John Deere

Celebrate the history of a beloved American brand that has become familiar to generations of farming families. Follow this iconic agricultural company from the early 1800s, when John Deere himself devised a plow blade in his blacksmith shop, through the automation of the two-cylinder tractor nearly 100 years later, and into the 21st century of advanced technology and the future of farming equipment. Along with information about the company's history and milestones, learn about its most famous products, its tractors. Profiles of classic and modern tractors chronicle the history of America's most famous and glorious workhorses. From the quaint little "Johnny Poppers" of the company's early years to the New Generation tractors to the highly sophisticated thousand series of today. John Deere covers these soldiers of the soil with statistics and images.<br> <br> Color photography, including photos of John Deere memorabilia from throughout the decades.<br> <br> 320 pages

John Deere

<b>From the quaint little "Johnny Poppers" of the company's early years to the New Generation tractors to the highly sophisticated thousand series of today. <i>John Deere</i> covers these soldiers of the soil like you've never seen before.</b> <ul> <li>This hardcover book includes an eye-catching cover and beautiful photos and illustrations covering a vast array of John Deere products from tractors and combines, to industrial and recreational units.</li> <li>Classic and modern tractors and period ads join rare "action" images to chronicle the history of America's most famous and glorious workhorses.</li> <li>Technical, aesthetic, and cultural progressions of agricultural technology that influenced and were influenced by John Deere.</li> <li>144 pages.</li> </ul>

John Deere 208 Lawn and Garden Tractor Technical Service Repair Manual

This 301 page technical service manual will give you detailed instructions on how to repair, service and rebuild your equipment. It will show illustrations and exploded views of service procedures, electrical and hydraulic systems. It covers the 200, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216 John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractors.

John Deere 212 Lawn and Garden Tractor Technical Service Repair Manual

This 301 page technical service manual will give you detailed instructions on how to repair, service and rebuild your equipment. It will show illustrations and exploded views of service procedures, electrical and hydraulic systems. It covers the 200, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216 John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractors.

John Deere 30 Series Photo Archive

The 330, 430, 435, 530, 630, 730 & 830 models.

John Deere 40 Tractor Condensed Technical Service Repair Shop Manual

This technical service manual will give you detailed instructions on how to repair, service and rebuild your equipment. It will show illustrations and exploded views of service procedures, electrical and hydraulic systems. It covers the model 40, 320, 330, 420, 430 and 440 John Deere Tractors.

John Deere 420 Tractor Parts Manual

This is a new reprint of John Deere parts catalog PC505 for the John Deere 420 and 430 Series Tractors (including crawlers) from 1956 to 1960. It contains exploded parts views, descriptions and a complete index in the back and is 418 pages.

John Deere 430 Tractor Condensed Technical Service Repair Shop Manual

This technical service manual will give you detailed instructions on how to repair, service and rebuild your equipment. It will show illustrations and exploded views of service procedures, electrical and hydraulic systems. It covers the model 40, 320, 330, 420, 430 and 440 John Deere Tractors.

John Deere 500C Loader Backhoe Tractor Technical Service Repair Manual

This 430 page John Deere Model 500C Service Manual is a digitally enhanced reproduction of the original manufacturer-issued Shop Technical Service Manual. It Shows in depth break down of parts and components of the 500C. It discusses how to correctly dismantle your 500C repair it, and reassemble it.

John Deere 720 Diesel Tractor Technical Service Repair Manual

This John Deere model 720 Diesel Tractor Service Manual is a digitally enhanced reproduction of the original manufacturer issued Shop Manual.

John Deere A History of the Tractor

For over 150 years, John Deere & Company has set the bar for tractor design and ingenuity. Not only is it one of the most successful companies in American history, John Deere has revolutionized agriculture throughout the world and its green and gold logo has become a symbol of quality and durability over the decades. <p>Acclaimed author and photographer Randy Leffingwell uses his unique brand of storytelling to chronicle this amazing company and the machines that have carried its distinctive green and yellow livery. With details gathered from exclusive interviews and access to John Deere’s company archives, Leffingwell searched out collectors with restored tractors, or those in superb original condition, to illustrate his text with over 300 beautiful color photographs. Also throughout the book are a number of archival photographs and exclusive never-before-seen drawings and writings from the journals of Theo Brown, head of Deere’s Plow Works experimental division from 1916 to 1952, as well as other key figures in John Deere's history through the last century.</p> <p>For any fan of John Deere tractors or the history of farming in America, this officially-licensed book is a fantastic journey of an icon over 150 years in the making, now available in a quality trade paperback.<br></p>

John Deere Color History's Box Set

<p>A great value boxed set for the John Deere enthusiast! Here together for the first time are three classic John Deere volumes that are a must-have for any collector or enthusiast. Covers all the popular models, including 2-cylinder "Johnny Poppers," small tractors, and industrial tractors. Slipcased in a sturdy and attractive box for display on the collector's shelf or even in the barn with the green-and-gold machinery.</p>

John Deere Evolution The Design and Engineering of an American Icon

<p>As seen in the Wall Street Journal! "The story includes a surprising amount of intrigue." --Peter Saenger, WSJ, March 12, 2022. </p> <p>John Deere Evolution is a gold winner for the 2022 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award in both History and Cover Design - Large Format.</p> <p>The most powerful green tractors on earth take center stage in this stunningly crafted book that shines a spotlight on the modern machines that feed our planet. These fascinating machines get treated as objects of art, and are photographed and lovingly lit in custom-built studios, dark barns and sheds, or bathed in sunlight. The gorgeous images are accompanied with concept drawings, archival photography, and text explaining how the machines were designed and built. This encyclopedic work contains examples of every model line built by John Deere since 1919.</p> <p>Never-before-published drawings and images of secret prototypes as well as production tractors are accompanied by entertaining stories from the engineers and industrial designers who created the machines. Within these pages you will find the story of the rotary engine Deere, top secret combines, and the tractor spy who got caught at one of the most important product launches in green tractor history.</p> <p>This beautiful book offers fresh insight into the evolution and design of an American icon, from the original two-cylinders to the modern muscle tractors.</p>

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.

John Deere General Purpose Tractors, 1928-1953

Traces the history of the John Deere general-purpose tractors, describes the details and variations of the different models, provides information on specifications and production numbers, and looks at preproduction experimental tractors.

John Deere He Gave to the World the Steel Plow

This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.

John Deere Industrials

Ranging from simple model variations to those machines built for specific purposes, this industrial-grade volume chronicles the "other line" of John Deere machinery. A mainstay in heavy industry and construction sites throughout the world, John Deere Industrials begins with coverage of the popular A-series with its yellow paint and the letter "I" added to the model designation that has become the hallmark of these incredible machines. (Delayed from Spring 2002)

John Deere Limited-production & Experimental Tractors

A history of tractor experimentation and development at Deere & Company for the period between 1912 and 1960. Here is an exciting story of success and failure, and of the machines that helped make John Deere synonymous with farm power. Over 150 photos illustrate Deere & Company's tractor development.

John Deere Model 3010 Tractor Condensed Technical Service Repair Shop Manual

This technical service manual will give you detailed instructions on how to repair, service and rebuild your equipment. It will show illustrations and exploded views of service procedures, electrical and hydraulic systems with testing and troubleshooting steps. It covers the 3010, 3020, 4010, 4020, 5010 and 5020 with all transmission types offered in these John Deere Tractors.

John Deere Model 4030 Tractor Condensed Technical Service Repair Shop Manual

John Deere Model 4040 Tractor Condensed Technical Service Repair Shop Manual

This technical service manual will give you detailed instructions on how to repair, service and rebuild your equipment. It will show illustrations and exploded views of service procedures, electrical and hydraulic systems with testing and troubleshooting steps. It covers the 4030, 4040, 4230, 4240, 4430, 4440, 4630, 4640, and 4840 with all transmission types offered in these John Deere Tractors.

John Deere Model 4230 Tractor Condensed Technical Service Repair Shop Manual

John Deere Model 5010 Tractor Condensed Technical Service Repair Shop Manual

John Deere Model 6030 Tractor Condensed Technical Service Repair Shop Manual

This technical service manual will give you detailed instructions on how to repair, service and rebuild your equipment. It will show illustrations and exploded views of service procedures, electrical and hydraulic systems with testing and troubleshooting steps. It covers the 6030 John Deere Tractors.