The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors, Expanded Edition: More Than 400 Models from 1900 to 1990

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors, Expanded Edition: More Than 400 Models from 1900 to 1990
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Robert N. Pripps
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 150
Category/GenreAgricultural engineering and machinery
Tractors and farm vehicles
ISBN/Barcode 9780760368442
ClassificationsDewey:631.372
Audience
General
Illustrations 190 color photos

Publishing Details

Publisher Motorbooks International
Imprint Motorbooks International
Publication Date 1 December 2020
Publication Country United States

Description

Featuring machines right up through more recently collectible models of the 1970s and 1980s, The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors, Expanded Edition features all the legends enthusiasts remember, plus a few rarities. And they are all here in photographic glory. A classic farm tractor is a conversation starter and a comforting reminder of childhoods on the farm and adulthoods twisting a wrench in the garage or shop. Tractors are cultural touchstones of another era, as familiar as the smell of apple pie baking in a farmhouse kitchen. All of that nostalgia is here in this expanded edition of The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors. This photo-filled collection features landmark models from all the major marques: Allis-Chalmers J. I. Case Caterpillar John Deere Ford International Harvester Farmall Also well-represented are smaller brands like Advance-Rumely, Cockshutt, Eagle, Fate-Root-Heath, Ferguson, Hart-Parr, Minneapolis-Moline, and Oliver. Tractors from the United States, Canada, and Europe are included. But The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors, Expanded Edition is more than just another collection of handsome colour photos. Each model description is accompanied by a specification chart presenting crucial technical details like RPMs, horsepower, fuel type, maximum speed, weight, and more. With some 400 tractor models and a color photograph depicting each, The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors, Expanded Edition is a valued addition to any tractor lovers bookshelf.

Author Biography

Robert Pripps has authored numerous farm tractor books, including Vintage Ford Tractors, Big Book of Caterpillar, Big Book of Massey, and more, all with Voyageur Press. Robert has a maple syrup farm near Park Falls, Wisconsin.