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Rust Book Tractor and Implement Price Guide

A comprehensive guide to current values of farm equipment 30 years old & older. Five years worth of auction sale price data.

Seventy Years of Farm Tractors 1930-2000

By the end of the twentieth century there were some half-million tractors on British farms - more machines than people to drive them. Brian Bell's encyclopaedic book traces the evolution of the farm tractor from the days of starting handle and pan seat to current 4-wheel drive machines with air-conditioned cabs and computer management systems. He deals in particular with developments of the classic period from the 1950s to the 1990s. The book is arranged alphabetically by manufacturer from Allis-Chalmers to Zetor, one hundred marques in total. These are all machines to be found on British farms irrespective of their country of manufacture. Brian runs concisely through the histories of the companies and their major models, illustrated with a wealth of photographs and extracts from sales literature. He adds some special features on items such as hydraulic systems and cold-starting aids. He includes a glossary and full index. This book replaces the author's earlier, successful, Fifty Years of Farm Tractors. Many of the photographs are new and the text has been brought up to date to include developments of the early twenty-first century.

Small John Deere Tractors

During the initial wave of powered farming in the early 20th century, most medium- to large-scale farmers traded in their mules for tractors. In the 1930s, when manufacturers began marketing their wares to the holdouts, they began building smaller, inexpensive tractors designed to do the work of two mules. This color history covers John Deere's entries in the market, namely its extremely popular two-cylinder models: the L, LA, M, MC, 40, 420, 320, 430, and 330. Today, these models are some of the most popular among the old-tractor crowd. New color photography features restored models today and is supplemented by archival images from the early 20th century. Sidebars examine John Deere's competitors in the class.

Snoopy and the Spy A Saga of Espionage, Ingenuity, and the Epic Battle to Save International Harvester

<p>On the farm fields of the late 1970s and early 1980s, the stakes had never been higher. The era marked one of the hardest economic environments of the twentieth century, and two of the world's toughest competitors were locked in a high-horsepower arms race to create the world's best piece of agricultural equipment. For John Deere, winning meant maintaining global dominance. For International Harvester, winning would mean survival. For all the other ag equipment makers--well, it was mostly bad news. </p><p>In a big money game of poker, the two top makers bet on various new technologies and raced to build the best one first. The new machines were designed and built in secret spaces, then tested in dark pastures and remote corners of the world. They were transported carefully covered under tarps and rail cars . . . all in effort to keep them from the prying eyes and nimble cameras of the competition. </p><p>In this rollicking trip back in time, the salesman, engineers, and executives who played the game offer firsthand accounts of how and why this techno-turf war was fought. As the game escalated, one salesman took matters into his own hands. In the name of company loyalty, he crossed a line he shouldn't have and found himself deep in enemy territory. </p><p>The book includes never-before-published images of facilities and equipment, engineering design details, a look at company culture at the ag equipment companies, quotes from interviews with engineers, salespeople, and leaders of both International Harvester and John Deere, as well as insight into the events that led International Harvester to fail. If you love agriculture, history, or a zesty read, this book is for you! </p>

Standard Catalog of Farm Tractors 1890-1980

Tractor enthusiasts of any era will appreciate the wealth of technical data this comprehensive resource delivers. This expanded 2nd edition fuses familiar and reliable Standard Catalog data with results from the renowned Nebraska Tractor Tests, for the extended coverage savvy enthusiast need. Four grades of prices for most models, and updated prices for tractors of the 1960s and later, assist collectors in evaluating each model. Technical specifications including engine size, weight, performance ability and options offer a more depth report. Additional performance reports from the standard Nebraska Tractor Tests add to a solid foundation of information to create a resource that's second to none.    •  Information on tractors manufactured from 1890 to 1960 guides collectors through various generations of tractors    •  Updated prices for post-1960 models helps collectors remain updated    •  1,800 detailed archive photos help enthusiasts identify various models

Standard Catalog of Farm Tractors 1890-1980

<p>Tractor enthusiasts of any era will appreciate the wealth of technical data this comprehensive resource delivers.</p> <p>This expanded 2nd edition fuses familiar and reliable <i>Standard Catalog</i> data with results from the renowned Nebraska Tractor Tests, for the extended coverage savvy enthusiast need. Four grades of prices for most models, and updated prices for tractors of the 1960s and later, assist collectors in evaluating each model. Technical specifications including engine size, weight, performance ability and options offer a more depth report. Additional performance reports from the standard Nebraska Tractor Tests add to a solid foundation of information to create a resource that's second to none.<ul> <li>Information on tractors manufactured from 1890 to 1960 guides collectors through various generations of tractors</li> <li>Updated prices for post-1960 models helps collectors remain updated</li> <li>1,800 detailed archive photos help enthusiasts identify various models</li></ul></p>

Standard Catalog of John Deere Tractors

This well researched, all-colour reference work spans some of the most developmentally significant years in John Deere production history. Listings for each model produced between 1917 and 1972 include features, history, original price, variations of the model, Nebraska Test data and serial numbers. Current collector pricing information as well as two or more large colour photographs and 3-4 detail photos are provided for each listing. Enthusiasts and collectors of John Deere tractors will enjoy this informative guide's outline of the company, which includes historical data as well as photos. The resource guide features information on books, magazines, web sites, museums, clubs, dealers and other sources for information on John Deere tractors.

Standard Catalog of John Deere Tractors 1st

This well researched, all-color reference spans some of the most developmentally significant years of John Deere production history. Listings for each model produced between 1917 and 1972 include features, history, original price, variations of the model, Nebraska Test data and serial numbers. Current collector pricing information as well as two or more large color photographs and 3-4 detail photos are provided for each listing. Enthusiasts and collectors of John Deere tractors will enjoy this informative guide's outline of the company, which includes historical data as well as photos. This resource guide also features information on books, magazines, web sites, museums, clubs, dealers and other sources for information on John Deere tractors.

Steam Tractors

The famous marques: Case, Deere, Caterpillar, best manufacturing co., Avery; they are all collector tractors and give a glimpse of the past and how threshing was done.

Steam Tractors

Technical Manual for John Deere F725 Front Mower (Tm1493)

The Allis-Chalmers Story

Traces the history of the Allis-Chalmers Company, from its very beginning as Decker & Seville in 1847 and Gates Iron Works in 1842 to the Deutz-Allis Corp. in 1985, being concerned chiefly with tractors and farm equipment.

The Allis-Chalmers Story Classic American Tractors

A Rich History <p>With their signature orange paint, Allis-Chalmers machines have always been unmistakable. As symbols of reliability and innovation, they have long been a favorite of the working farmer and the farming equipment enthusiast. With the help of more than 1,500 photos and illustrations, accomplished author C.H. Wendel tells the tale of this great company in <i>The Allis-Chalmers Story.</i></p> <p>This pictorial tour through history begins with the founding of the Gate Iron Works in 1842, and ends with the Deutz-Allis merger in 1985. Included are information and photos for all the equipment the company produced during that period, including equipment from Advance-Rumely, Monarch, and LaCrosse.</p>

The American Farm Tractor

Original ads, historic design drawings, and factory photographs tell the definitive story of the tractor's development, mechanical innovations, groundbreaking designs, and company histories. Best-selling author Randy Leffingwell researched and photographed restored classics and one-of-a-kind experimental models from coast-to-coast to deliver the goods on American farm tractor history and farming. Filled with famous tractors from John Deere, Ford and Ferguson, I-H, and Minneapolis-Moline, as well as lesser known makes from McCormick-Deering, Fairbanks & Morse, and countless others.

The American Farm Tractor A History of the Classic Tractor

This is the first complete chronicle depicting the classic American farm tractor. Featuring over 200 extraordinary color photographs of famous and obscure makes like John Deere, Ford, Waterloo Boy, Best, and more. Each is brought to life in accurate, detailed accounts of their colorful past. The first of its kind, this long-awaited, one-volume library will be a welcome addition to any bookshelf.

The Art of the John Deere Tractor Featuring Tractors from the Walter and Bruce Keller Collection

<p>John Deere’s most famous and fascinating machines are presented as they’ve never been presented before: in a studio, photographed against plain seamless backdrops. The result is a superb collection of unprecedented photographs celebrating every detail of the tractors considered to be icons of industrial design.</p><p> </p><p>From the spartan Waterloo Boy to the streamlining triumph of the Model AOS, from German and Argentine models to the much vaunted New Generation tractors, photographer and author Lee Klancher delves into the renowned Keller Collection to bring Deere fans an utterly unique look at the objects of their passion. Thirty tractors are presented in beautiful full-tractor shots and detail views that highlight notable engineering and design elements. Accompanying the photography are detailed captions, the stories behind the models shown, and the history of John Deere design evolution, particularly the influence of renowned industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss. A John Deere book like no other, sure to captivate those who bleed Green.</p><p> </p>

The Big Book of Farm Tractors The Complete History of the Tractor 1855 to Present ... Plus Brochures, Collectibles, and Lore

The Big Book of Farm Tractors is the first large-format volume to chronicle the entire timeline of American farm tractors, from the steam power of the 1850s to the current offerings from New Holland, AGCO, John Deere, Caterpillar, and more. Detailed descriptions of tractors especially significant to the period, short essays on events defining the times, personal vignettes, collectibles, sales memorabilia, ads from old farm magazines, and old black & white photos of farm scenes make this a complete look at one of America’s greatest innovations. Whether you’re someone who has farmed, or someone simply with a love of the land, this book will give you a new perspective on the enormous influence of the tractor upon the American farm and culture.

The Big Book of John Deere Tractors The Complete Model-by-model Encyclopedia, Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles

The ultimate encyclopedia of John Deere tractors from around the world, The Big Book of John Deere Tractors is a model-by-model historical reference to John Deere tractors-including European models-and more, from their beginning in 1892 until today. --Publisher.

The Big Book of John Deere Tractors The Complete Model-by-Model Encyclopedia, Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles

The John Deere company boasts a tremendously rich heritage going back to 1837 when Deere, a blacksmith from Illinois, changed the agricultural landscape by producing a polished, self-scouring plow made of high-grade steel. From the trademark Deere green to the distinctive sound of the classic "Johnny Popper," Deere tractors have built a worldwide following. We’ve gathered nearly all the information any John Deere or tractor enthusiast would ever want to know about this famous tractor maker. THE ultimate encyclopedia of John Deere tractors from around the world, "The Big Book of John Deere Tractors" is a model-by-model historical reference to John Deere tractors including models from around the world from their beginning in 1892 until today. Photos showcase beautifully restored tractors and unique paintings and artwork from the Deere archives. Other illustrations include rare and valuable original brochures as well as studio photos of John Deere toys and models. If you’re a John Deere or general tractor enthusiast, your collection is not complete without "The Big Book of John Deere Tractors"!

The Bigger Book of John Deere The Complete Model-by-Model Encyclopedia Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles

<p><b>This encyclopedia of John Deere tractors from around the globe, first published in 1999, is now updated with more than a decade of new Big Green machines.</b> From John Froelich's revolutionary model to the Dain All Wheel Drive, the Waterloo Boy, and the great Johnny Poppers, from the New Generation of Power through to current machines, this guide covers all Deeres everywhere. Here as well as are the famous German Lanz, the Australian Chamberlain, and other tractors built in Europe, South Africa, China, Brazil, Canada, and more. Packed with more than 600 photos of tractors, model variations, brochures, toys, and other memorabilia, it's everything the Deere fan could wish for.</p>

The Bigger Book of John Deere Tractors The Complete Model-by-Model Encyclopedia ... Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles

<p><i>The Bigger Book of John Deere Tractors</i> is a model-by-model encyclopedia of John Deere tractors from their first appearance in 1892 to the latest, 2009 models. Photographs showcase beautifully restored tractors as well as unique paintings and artwork from the Deere archives, rare and valuable original brochures, and studio photos of John Deere toys and models. For tractor enthusiasts, John Deere aficionados, and devotees of American farm machinery at its finest, this big book is an unparalleled compendium of pictures and facts, the best look ever at the incomparable John Deere.</p>

The Complete John Deere

For a century, John Deere has been synonymous with powered farming. From its turn-of-the-century debut to today's world-class tractors, John Deere is the leader in its field. This book provides a highly illustrated review of all the great John Deeres, including rare prototypes.Features:, Detailed photography of every significant John Deere model produced., Includes rare prototypes, Oversize trim, excellent value

The Devil Can Ride

Authors such as Hunter Thompson, Robert Pirsig, and Mark Singer have written about the motorcycle, that icon for outlaws, rebels, thieves, and beat poets. This collection of motorcycle tales features the best of the vast collection of motorcycle writing created since old Gottlieb Daimler first bolted a crude internal-combustion engine to his wooden two-wheeled Einspur in 1876. In addition to essays from Thompson and Pirsig, The Devil Can Ride features works by Peter Egan, T.E. Lawrence, James Stevenson, Jamie Elvidge, John Hall, and Kevin Cameron.

The Devil Can Ride The World's Best Motorcycle Writing

Authors such as Hunter Thompson, Robert Pirsig, and Mark Singer have written about the motorcycle, that icon for outlaws, rebels, thieves, and beat poets. This collection of motorcycle tales features the best of the vast collection of motorcycle writing created since old Gottlieb Daimler first bolted a crude internal-combustion engine to his wooden two-wheeled Einspur in 1876. In addition to essays from Thompson and Pirsig, The Devil Can Ride features works by Peter Egan, T.E. Lawrence, James Stevenson, Jamie Elvidge, John Hall, and Kevin Cameron. <br>