Author: Arthur J. SchwantesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
The Farm Tractor in Minnesota
Author: Arthur J. SchwantesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Tractor Wars
Author: Neil DahlstromPublisher: 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.
The Farm Tractor
Author: Bob Feller, Ralph W. SandersPublisher:
ISBN: 9781610605212
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Here is the biggest, best, and most complete history of classic farm tractors. All North American models make their appearance--from John Deere and Farmall to fascinating "orphans" like the Steel Mule, from the late 1800s steamers through the high-powered workhorses of the 1970s. In addition to hundreds of high-detail large-format photography of tractors and equipment (see below for samples), the volume includes 100 color and black-and-white archival photos, advertising posters, and brochures. The result is an unparalleled look at the icon of American agriculture. Chapter 1: Muscles to Motors Chapter 2: Allis-Chalmers Chapter 3: J.I. Case Chapter 4: Caterpillar Chapter 5: John Deere Chapter 6: Ford Chapter 7: International Harvester Chapter 8: Massey-Ferguson Chapter 9: Minneapolis-Moline Chapter 10: Oliver Corporation Chapter 11: Orphans and Others
Minneapolis-Moline Farm Tractors
Author: Chester Peterson Rod BeemerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781610606554
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The Tractor Book
Author: DKPublisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241238005
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The definitive visual history of the tractor The complete history of farm machinery, from steam and vintage tractors to the latest combine harvesters is showcased in this lavishly illustrated volume. Packed with images and tractor data on more than 200 iconic machines, The Tractor Book explores the entire range of tractors and farming machines from around the world, such as Fordson Model F and Massey-Harris GP. Histories of famous marques, such as John Deere and Massey Ferguson, sit alongside immersive visual tours of celebrated machines. The Tractor Book covers how tractors work, their history, major marques and catalogues tractors from every era making this a must-have for anyone fascinating by these extraordinary machines.
Fantastic Farm Machines
Author: Cris PetersonPublisher: Boyds Mills Press
ISBN: 9781590782712
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Introduces readers to twelve types of farm machinery.
Toy Farm Tractors
Author: Bill VosslerPublisher:
ISBN: 9781610605540
Category : Farm tractors
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Farm Tractor Classics
Author: Lee KlancherPublisher:
ISBN: 9781616731649
Category : Farm tractors
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
The Farm Tractor
Author: William AitkenheadPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Allis-Chalmers Farms Tractors and Crawlers Data Book
Author: Terry DeanPublisher: 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.