Books in Transportation

Tractors on the Farm

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Tractor The Heartland Innovation, Ground-breaking Machines, Midnight Schemes, Secret Garages, and Farmyard Geniuses that Mechanized Agriculture

<p>This rollicking ride into machine history follows the innovators, entrepeneurs and hucksters who transformed our world with farm machines. Starting with the turn-of-the-century visionaries who saw that four wheels and a motor could replace for the horse, the book moves swiftly through key early developments to cover the power farming movement of the latter part of the 20th Century--a time when major manufacturers lagged behind and independent builders and farmers began creating their own solutions with a pencil drawing and a welder. The book includes stories of the butcher shop where John Deere secretly designed a completely new line of four-cylinder tractors, to the skullduggery and corporate raiding that took place in fields and back lots as company agents schemed to discover what their dirty ol' competitors had up their sleeves. The book moves all the way up through the creation of the first tractor electronics, the merger movement of the 1980s, and the emergence of the high-technology innovations such as smart farms and auto-guidance which are changing the farm as we know it. This raucous, heartfelt book shines a light on some of the bright minds and innovative companies which emerged from the fertile fields of America's heartland.</p>

Tractor The Heartland Innovation, Ground-Breaking Machines, Midnight Schemes, Secret Garages, and Farmyard Geniuses That Mechanized Agriculture

Tractor The Heartland Innovation, Ground-Breaking Machines, Midnight Schemes, Secret Garages, and Farmyard Geniuses That Mechanized Agriculture

<p>This rollicking ride into machine history follows the innovators, entrepeneurs and hucksters who transformed our world with farm machines. Starting with the turn-of-the-century visionaries who saw that four wheels and a motor could replace for the horse, the book moves swiftly through key early developments to cover the power farming movement of the latter part of the 20th Century--a time when major manufacturers lagged behind and independent builders and farmers began creating their own solutions with a pencil drawing and a welder. The book includes stories of the butcher shop where John Deere secretly designed a completely new line of four-cylinder tractors, to the skullduggery and corporate raiding that took place in fields and back lots as company agents schemed to discover what their dirty ol' competitors had up their sleeves. The book moves all the way up through the creation of the first tractor electronics, the merger movement of the 1980s, and the emergence of the high-technology innovations such as smart farms and auto-guidance which are changing the farm as we know it. This raucous, heartfelt book shines a light on some of the bright minds and innovative companies which emerged from the fertile fields of America's heartland.</p>

Ultimate American Farm Tractor Data Book Nebraska Test Tractors, 1920-1960

Covered within the pages of this book is all the essential information and vital specifications on the Nebraska Test Tractors built from 1920 to 1960, tests designed to protect consumers from substandard tractors by evaluating performance, durability, and safety. Information gleaned from these tests include such things as dimensions, capacities, engine configurations, maximum brake horsepower, maximum drawbar power, and more. Includes a timeline of crucial events in the history of farming.

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.

Versatile Tractors A Farm Boy's Dream

Vintage American Farm Tractors

This eclectic collection of vintage American farm tractors shows the variety of sizes and styles of tractors that have worked the fields across the country during this century. Faithfully restored and resplendent in fresh paint, these vintage tractors evoke memories of the days when they were new.All the collectible models are represented here, so besides coming in all sizes and styles, they come in a variety of colors, including green, John Deere and Oliver; blue, Ford and Fordson; and red, Case and Farmall.

Vintage Farm Tractors The Ultimate Tribute to Classic Tractors

A tribute to the classic tractor with in-depth coverage of all the famous models, along with many never-before-seen tractors, prototypes, and rare variations, containing more than 170 color photographs, along with historical ads, brochures, and black-and-white illustrations.

Vintage Farm Tractors The Ultimate Tribute to Classic Tractors

Vintage Farm Tractors is the ultimate tribute to the classic farm tractor, detailing the entire history of collectible gas tractors. Outstanding photography showcases more than 100 makes and models from 1900 to 1960.Ralph W. Sanders provides in-depth coverage of all famous models along with many before seen tractors, prototypes, and rare variations. He relates the overall trends and engineering developments that led to the manufacture of modern farm tractors, discusses the development of farm tractors as an industry.

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.

Vintage John Deere

Ninety full-color photos and detailed captions trace the development of the very popular two-cylinder tractors and other agricultural equipment, 1837-1960, highlighting differences in design and styling and showcasing specialty tractors.

Warman's John Deere Collectibles Identification and Price Guide

All John Deere collectibles, from a few rare items including tin dealer signs to the commonly collected coffee mugs are identified, priced and described in this full-color book. Of the thousands of listings in this great guide to "Green" featured items include modern dealer signs and displays, paper products/ephemera items, petroleum pieces, toys and models, and tools.<p>&break;&break;Delve into the history and collectible-rich legacy of the Green tractors that draw devotion from farmers and non-farmers alike. All John Deere collectibles, from the most rare to the common are identified, priced and described in this book, to aid in your collecting endeavors and historical appreciation.<p>&break;&break;Featured items include:<ul><li>&break;&break;Dealer signs and displays <li>&break;Paper products/ephemeral items<li>&break;Petroleum pieces<li>&break;Toys and models<li>&break;Tools</ul>

Where Is My Tractor? A Fun Bedtime Tractor Farming Rhymes Picture Book For Toddlers, Boys, Girls, Preschoolers, Kids Ages 2-5 Children Book About Farm Tractor

<p><b><i>My Tractor was here!</i></b></p><p><b><i>Now it's not there.</i></b></p><p><b><i>Is it in the shed?</i></b></p><p><b><i>Is it racing with farm truck?</i></b></p><p><b><i>Or is it hanging out with farm ducks?</i></b></p><p><b><i>Where is it? </i></b></p> <p>Where Is My Tractor? is a fun tractor rhyme book for children who love farming and tractors. </p> <p>The simple text and catchy rhymes make this book a perfect read-aloud for toddlers, and the colorful illustrations will keep them entertained. As the reader searches for the missing tractor, they will learn about all the different places tractors can be found on a farm. From the fields to the barn, kids will learn different aspects of farm life in a fun way. </p><br><p>Book Features: </p><br><ul><li>Fun and engaging rhymes</li><li>Bright and colorful illustrations</li><li>Perfect for read-aloud</li><li>Great for toddlers who love tractors and farms</li><li>Develops early learning habit for kids</li></ul> <p> <p>Perfect gift for children who love the farm, big trucks and tractors!</p><br><p><b>So grab a copy today and start your toddler's early journey to learning!</b></p><br>

Where's the Tractor? (an Interactive, Sensory Lift-The-Flap Book with Felt Flaps and a Mirror for Babies and Toddlers. Farm Friends Include a Farmer, Combine Harvester, and Sheepdog. )

<b>Part of Ingela Arrhenius's best-selling felt flap series, which has sold over 2 million copies. Perfect for babies and toddlers!</b><br> <br> Five beautifully illustrated spreads showcase what takes place on a farm and include a farmer, a combine harvester, a sheepdog, and a tractor, all hiding behind bright felt flaps. With a mirror on the final page, this is the perfect book to share with very little ones.

William Bee’s Wonderful World of Tractors and Farm Machines

<p>William Bee is back and this time he’s showing us his amazing collection of farm machines and tractors. There’s his teeny tiny tractor for picking fruit, the widest tractor in the world that can cover acre after acre, tractors for pulling ploughs or for pushing smelly loads of manure, his combine harvester and not forgetting his animals, including cows, Daisy and Buttercup, plus Brian the horse. <br><br> The Cone Family are back to help (or is that hinder?) on the farm, as is Sparky the dog. <br><br> Perfect for every child fascinated by farms, tractors and amazing vehicles.<br><br> Brmm Brmm, let’s get farming!</p>

William Bee’s Wonderful World of Tractors and Farm Machines

<p>New in paperback!</p> <p>William Bee is back and this time he’s showing us his amazing collection of farm machines and tractors.</p> <p>There’s his teeny tiny tractor for picking fruit, the widest tractor in the world that can cover acre after acre, tractors for pulling ploughs or for pushing smelly loads of manure, his combine harvester and not forgetting his animals, including cows, Daisy and Buttercup, plus Brian the horse. <br> <br> The Cone Family are back to help (or is that hinder?) on the farm, as is Sparky the dog. <br> <br> Perfect for every child fascinated by farms, tractors and amazing vehicles.<br> <br> Brmm Brmm, let’s get farming!</p>