The 9 best tractor encyclopedia 2022
Finding the best tractor encyclopedia suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
1. The Complete Book of Tractors & Trucks: An Illustrated Guide to Agricultural Machines and Commercial Trucking Vehicles
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| An illustrated A-Z guide to all the major tractor and truck manufacturers from around the wold. |
2. The Bigger Book of John Deere: The Complete Model-by-Model Encyclopedia Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles
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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. 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.
3. Encyclopedia of American Farm Tractors (Crestline Series)
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From Preface - No other farm machine has had such a profound effect on agriculture as the farm tractor. In its infancy, the farm tractor was little more than a stationary engine adapted to a steam engine chassis. During the years required to complete this book, the history of many tractor builders has been elusive. Some were in business for only a short time or have been obscured by the clouds of time. Early tractor books, tractor directories and historical information from manufacturers' archives were used4. Encyclopedia of American Farm Tractors
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Book by Wendel, C. H.5. The Complete Encyclopedia of Tractors
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This book traces the intriguing histories of all the major tractor manufactures--John Deere, Massey-Ferguson, New Holland to name a few--as well as those of smaller, but nevertheless important producers. The pioneer companies--the likes of Hart Parr, Ivel and Lanz--who have either disappeared entirely, or who were swallowed up by the larger concerns. From the earliest steam traction engines to the latest hi-tech, computerized machines of today, "The Complete Encyclopedia of Tractors" follows the trials and tribulations of men and their inventions through the Depression, wars and famine, to develop agricultural machinery that would help keep the world's population fed.-- From the publisher.6. Tractors: Visual History (Illustrated Encyclopedia)
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Tractors are usually taken for granted as an essential farming tool. However tractors were not always ubiquitous, and the complete mechanization of farming has only been achieved recently. Tractors: A Visual History charts the development and history of the tractor as we now know it and the history of a number of the people whose efforts speeded up the development of farming machinery. Including an international sweep of farm machinery from around the world, detailed technical information, and a wealth of photographic illustration and evocative portraits, Tractors: A Visual History is truly an indispensable guide for tractor enthusiasts everywhere.7. The Big Book of Farmall Tractors: The Complete Model-By-Model Encyclopedia.Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles (The Big Book Series)
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This is the ultimate book on International Harvester Farmall tractors, one of the most popular, revolutionary, and common of all tractors. It is the first book to feature every Farmall model, chronicling the background of McCormick-Deering and International Harvester and outlining the beginnings of IH's production of the treasured Farmall tractor from its inception in 1923 until the last model rolled off the assembly line in the mid-1970s.This comprehensive volume also includes descriptions and hundreds of color photographs of all models, complete with performance comparisons.
8. The Ultimate Guide to Tractors (Our Ultimate Encyclopedias)
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9. The Big Book of John Deere Tractors: The Complete Model-By-Model Encyclopedia, Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles (John Deere (Voyageur Press))
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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. 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. No John Deere enthusiast's collection is complete without The Big Book of John Deere Tractors! For John Deere enthusiasts & general tractor buffs.Don Macmillan is, without a doubt, the most respected and best-known John Deere historian and expert. He is the author of three other well-known Deere books: John Deere Tractors and Equipment Volumes 1 and 2, and John Deere Tractors Worldwide.
Randy Leffingwell and Andrew Morland are two of the world's premier tractor photographers and authors of numerous tractor books.
Also recommended: The Field Guide to Vintage Farm Tractors, Classic Tractors of the World, Toy Farm Tractors, This Old Tractor, This Old Farm, Vintage Farm Tractors, Vintage John Deere.
Town Square Books from Voyageur Press provide entertaining, in-depth coverage of popular cultural icons, collectibles, nostalgia, and Americana. Town Square Books have an appealing balance of lively text, crisp full-color photography, and careful reproduction of rare archival material.
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