Author: Heather Alexander
Publisher: DK Children
ISBN: 9780756632137
Category : Farm equipment
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Did you know . . . That the first tractors had metal wheels with no tyres? That a tractor can weigh as much as five elephants? That a tractor can pull as much as 500 horses can? Tractors are big and powerful! They can plough, lift, dig, mow and power through the biggest farms, the longest roads and your very own backyard. Find out everything you want to know about these amazing machines in theBig Book of Tractors.
Big Book of Tractors
Author: Heather Alexander
Publisher: DK Children
ISBN: 9780756632137
Category : Farm equipment
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Did you know . . . That the first tractors had metal wheels with no tyres? That a tractor can weigh as much as five elephants? That a tractor can pull as much as 500 horses can? Tractors are big and powerful! They can plough, lift, dig, mow and power through the biggest farms, the longest roads and your very own backyard. Find out everything you want to know about these amazing machines in theBig Book of Tractors.
Publisher: DK Children
ISBN: 9780756632137
Category : Farm equipment
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Did you know . . . That the first tractors had metal wheels with no tyres? That a tractor can weigh as much as five elephants? That a tractor can pull as much as 500 horses can? Tractors are big and powerful! They can plough, lift, dig, mow and power through the biggest farms, the longest roads and your very own backyard. Find out everything you want to know about these amazing machines in theBig Book of Tractors.
The Complete Book of Farmall Tractors
Author: Robert N. Pripps
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 0760370257
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
The Complete Book of Farmall Tractors details the complete evolution of the popular marque's iconic models. The engaging text includes series evolution, historical context, and technical details, accompanied by beautiful contemporary and historic images. In 1923, International Harvester revolutionized the tractor world by conceiving the Farmall brand, a revolutionary new line of all-purpose tractors designed for small- to medium-sized farms. Eventually offering an array of engine and equipment options, by the 1930s Farmalls were bestowed with letters as their model names, from the compact A, B, and C models to the larger H and M tractors. Fittingly known as the "Letter Series," the tractors were even given a streamlined design by famed industrial designer Raymond Loewy. Not surprisingly, they went on to become some of the most widely produced and best-selling American farm tractors of all time, to be followed beginning in 1954 with the numbered Hundred Series models. By 1947, Farmall had built over 1 million tractors. Amazingly, many are still in use today, not just as collector vehicles, but often as working farm tractors. In The Complete Book of Farmall Tractors, tractor historian Robert Pripps explores the entire range of Farmall tractors, from their inception to their final model year in 1973. Pripps includes all models, from Diesel and LPG versions to orchard tractors. Pripps also explains the evolution of Farmall lines and gives coverage to the entry-market Cub unveiled in 1947, as well as the Hundred Series, right up to the cancellation of the Farmall name in 1973. Through engaging text and fascinating photography, The Complete Book of Farmall Tractors preserves the story of the legendary pioneering machines in detail. The book's content is organized chronologically, and its detailed text shines a light on Farmall's long history and evolution. Beautiful images, both modern and historic, bring the story to life and thorough spec tables highlight key technical and performance specifications. The result is the ultimate reference to some of the most popular farm tractors in history.
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 0760370257
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
The Complete Book of Farmall Tractors details the complete evolution of the popular marque's iconic models. The engaging text includes series evolution, historical context, and technical details, accompanied by beautiful contemporary and historic images. In 1923, International Harvester revolutionized the tractor world by conceiving the Farmall brand, a revolutionary new line of all-purpose tractors designed for small- to medium-sized farms. Eventually offering an array of engine and equipment options, by the 1930s Farmalls were bestowed with letters as their model names, from the compact A, B, and C models to the larger H and M tractors. Fittingly known as the "Letter Series," the tractors were even given a streamlined design by famed industrial designer Raymond Loewy. Not surprisingly, they went on to become some of the most widely produced and best-selling American farm tractors of all time, to be followed beginning in 1954 with the numbered Hundred Series models. By 1947, Farmall had built over 1 million tractors. Amazingly, many are still in use today, not just as collector vehicles, but often as working farm tractors. In The Complete Book of Farmall Tractors, tractor historian Robert Pripps explores the entire range of Farmall tractors, from their inception to their final model year in 1973. Pripps includes all models, from Diesel and LPG versions to orchard tractors. Pripps also explains the evolution of Farmall lines and gives coverage to the entry-market Cub unveiled in 1947, as well as the Hundred Series, right up to the cancellation of the Farmall name in 1973. Through engaging text and fascinating photography, The Complete Book of Farmall Tractors preserves the story of the legendary pioneering machines in detail. The book's content is organized chronologically, and its detailed text shines a light on Farmall's long history and evolution. Beautiful images, both modern and historic, bring the story to life and thorough spec tables highlight key technical and performance specifications. The result is the ultimate reference to some of the most popular farm tractors in history.
The Complete Book of Classic Ford Tractors
Author: Robert N. Pripps
Publisher: Complete Book
ISBN: 0760370648
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
The Complete Book of Classic Ford Tractors presents the evolution of the popular machines from 1917 to 1996. Model histories are accompanied by detailed specification charts and, of course, gorgeous photography of restored models.
Publisher: Complete Book
ISBN: 0760370648
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
The Complete Book of Classic Ford Tractors presents the evolution of the popular machines from 1917 to 1996. Model histories are accompanied by detailed specification charts and, of course, gorgeous photography of restored models.
Tractors and Farm Vehicles
Author: Jean Coppendale
Publisher: Mighty Machines
ISBN: 9781554076208
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mighty machines in full color for the kids who love them.
Publisher: Mighty Machines
ISBN: 9781554076208
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mighty machines in full color for the kids who love them.
Big Book of Big Tractors
Author: Lisa Jane Gillespie
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9781409549888
Category : Tractors
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
This is a big picture book with giant fold-out pages to satisfy the curiosity of every young tractor enthusiast, providing everything you need to know about tractors large and small, from all around the world.
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9781409549888
Category : Tractors
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
This is a big picture book with giant fold-out pages to satisfy the curiosity of every young tractor enthusiast, providing everything you need to know about tractors large and small, from all around the world.
Farm Tractors
Author: Kristin L. Nelson
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 9780822506904
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Describes how tractors work and the different jobs they do on a farm.
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 9780822506904
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Describes how tractors work and the different jobs they do on a farm.
Allis-Chalmers Farms Tractors and Crawlers Data Book
Author: Terry Dean
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 9780760307700
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Beginning in 1914 and continuing through all major Allis-Chalmers farm tractors and crawlers built as late as 1963, this pocket-size compendium offers specifications and ratings for more than 60 models and their variants. The listings, accompanied by a selection of archival photos illustrating the tractors, include all the vital facts and figures an owner or prospective buyer needs. And the handy trim size makes it an ideal take-along reference for auctions and sales.
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 9780760307700
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Beginning in 1914 and continuing through all major Allis-Chalmers farm tractors and crawlers built as late as 1963, this pocket-size compendium offers specifications and ratings for more than 60 models and their variants. The listings, accompanied by a selection of archival photos illustrating the tractors, include all the vital facts and figures an owner or prospective buyer needs. And the handy trim size makes it an ideal take-along reference for auctions and sales.
Tremendous Tractors
Author: Tony Mitton
Publisher: Kingfisher
ISBN: 9780753473962
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tremendous, chuggy tractors, so sturdy and so strong, hitching up to farm machines and pulling them along. Climb aboard a tractor with a trio of animal farmers in this lively story, now in an attractive board book format perfect for small hands. Young children will adore it as will the adults who get to read aloud these irresistible rhymes!
Publisher: Kingfisher
ISBN: 9780753473962
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tremendous, chuggy tractors, so sturdy and so strong, hitching up to farm machines and pulling them along. Climb aboard a tractor with a trio of animal farmers in this lively story, now in an attractive board book format perfect for small hands. Young children will adore it as will the adults who get to read aloud these irresistible rhymes!
How to Restore Your Farm Tractor
Author: Tharran E Gaines
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 0760368473
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
The only all-marque antique tractor restoration guide is back in print, packed with the kind of detail you need to complete a first-class restoration. How to Restore Your Farm Tractorfeatures hundreds of helpful full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works…and what doesn’t. Tractor expert Tharran Gaines walks you step by step through the restoration techniques applicable to all of the most popular and collectible makes, covering: Shopping for a tractor and setting up shop Engine disassembly and rebuild Clutches and transmissions Final drives and brakes Steering Hydraulic, electrical, and fuel systems Tires and wheels Body repair, painting, and decals There’s even information on antique tractor shows and demos, as well as a handy updated section on parts sources. John Deere, Ford, Farmall, Allis-Chalmers, Minneapolis-Moline, and more…no matter your passion, with Gaines’ guidance you will be well on your way to transforming that old tractor into a shiny “new” classic!
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 0760368473
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
The only all-marque antique tractor restoration guide is back in print, packed with the kind of detail you need to complete a first-class restoration. How to Restore Your Farm Tractorfeatures hundreds of helpful full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works…and what doesn’t. Tractor expert Tharran Gaines walks you step by step through the restoration techniques applicable to all of the most popular and collectible makes, covering: Shopping for a tractor and setting up shop Engine disassembly and rebuild Clutches and transmissions Final drives and brakes Steering Hydraulic, electrical, and fuel systems Tires and wheels Body repair, painting, and decals There’s even information on antique tractor shows and demos, as well as a handy updated section on parts sources. John Deere, Ford, Farmall, Allis-Chalmers, Minneapolis-Moline, and more…no matter your passion, with Gaines’ guidance you will be well on your way to transforming that old tractor into a shiny “new” classic!
Tractor Wars
Author: Neil Dahlstrom
Publisher: BenBella Books
ISBN: 1637740085
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
"Mr. Dahlstrom...has written a superb history of the tractor and this long-forgotten period of capitalism in U.S. agriculture. We now know the whole story of when farming, business and the free-market economy diverged, divided and conquered." —Wall Street Journal Discover the untold story of the “tractor wars,” the twenty-year period that introduced power farming—the most fundamental change in world agriculture in hundreds of years. Before John Deere, Ford, and International Harvester became icons of American business, they were competitors in a forgotten battle for the farm. From 1908-1928, against the backdrop of a world war and economic depression, these brands were engaged in a race to introduce the tractor and revolutionize farming. By the turn of the twentieth century, four million people had left rural America and moved to cities, leaving the nation’s farms shorthanded for the work of plowing, planting, cultivating, harvesting, and threshing. That’s why the introduction of the tractor is an innovation story as essential as man’s landing on the moon or the advent of the internet—after all, with the tractor, a shrinking farm population could still feed a growing world. But getting the tractor from the boardroom to the drafting table, then from factory and the farm, was a technological and competitive battle that until now, has never been fully told. A researcher, historian, and writer, Neil Dahlstrom has spent decades in the corporate archives at John Deere. In Tractor Wars, Dahlstrom offers an insider’s view of a story that entwines a myriad of brands and characters, stakes and plots: the Reverend Daniel Hartsough, a pastor turned tractor designer; Alexander Legge, the eventual president of International Harvester, a former cowboy who took on Henry Ford; William Butterworth and the oft-at-odds leadership team at John Deere that partnered with the enigmatic Ford but planned for his ultimate failure. With all the bitterness and drama of the race between Ford, Dodge, and General Motors, Tractor Wars is the untold story of industry stalwarts and disruptors, inventors, and administrators racing to invent modern agriculture—a power farming revolution that would usher in a whole new world.
Publisher: BenBella Books
ISBN: 1637740085
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
"Mr. Dahlstrom...has written a superb history of the tractor and this long-forgotten period of capitalism in U.S. agriculture. We now know the whole story of when farming, business and the free-market economy diverged, divided and conquered." —Wall Street Journal Discover the untold story of the “tractor wars,” the twenty-year period that introduced power farming—the most fundamental change in world agriculture in hundreds of years. Before John Deere, Ford, and International Harvester became icons of American business, they were competitors in a forgotten battle for the farm. From 1908-1928, against the backdrop of a world war and economic depression, these brands were engaged in a race to introduce the tractor and revolutionize farming. By the turn of the twentieth century, four million people had left rural America and moved to cities, leaving the nation’s farms shorthanded for the work of plowing, planting, cultivating, harvesting, and threshing. That’s why the introduction of the tractor is an innovation story as essential as man’s landing on the moon or the advent of the internet—after all, with the tractor, a shrinking farm population could still feed a growing world. But getting the tractor from the boardroom to the drafting table, then from factory and the farm, was a technological and competitive battle that until now, has never been fully told. A researcher, historian, and writer, Neil Dahlstrom has spent decades in the corporate archives at John Deere. In Tractor Wars, Dahlstrom offers an insider’s view of a story that entwines a myriad of brands and characters, stakes and plots: the Reverend Daniel Hartsough, a pastor turned tractor designer; Alexander Legge, the eventual president of International Harvester, a former cowboy who took on Henry Ford; William Butterworth and the oft-at-odds leadership team at John Deere that partnered with the enigmatic Ford but planned for his ultimate failure. With all the bitterness and drama of the race between Ford, Dodge, and General Motors, Tractor Wars is the untold story of industry stalwarts and disruptors, inventors, and administrators racing to invent modern agriculture—a power farming revolution that would usher in a whole new world.