[PDF] One Hundred Thousand Tractors eBook

Author : Nick Baldwin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 47,26 MB
Release : 2011-11-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0747809372

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Steam, and then cumbersome motor, tractors existed in small numbers before 1914, after which the need to produce more foods using less horse and man power saw the origins of the machine we know today. Thanks to mass production, Ford brought the price down to suit average farmers, and in the 1920s to 1940s numerous rivals brought in such novelties as diesel engines, pneumatic tyres, hydraulic implement lifts and even cost-effective all-wheel drive and weather protection. After the Second World-War, a strong new indigenous tractor industry was led by Ferguson, David Brown, Nuffield and Ford. This book highlights these developments and goes on to show the dramatic improvements of the 1950s and 1960s.

Author : Lindsay H. Metcalf
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 17,54 MB
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1684379083

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In the late 1970s, grain prices had tanked, farm auction notices filled newspapers, and people had forgotten that food didn't grow in grocery stores. So, on February 5, 1979, thousands of tractors from all parts of the US flooded Washington, DC, in protest. Author Lindsay H. Metcalf, a journalist who grew up on a family farm, shares this rarely told story of grassroots perseverance and economic justice. In 1979, US farmers traveled to Washington, DC to protest unfair prices for their products. Farmers wanted fair prices for their products and demanded action from Congress. After police corralled the tractors on the National Mall, the farmers and their tractors stayed through a snowstorm and dug out the city. Americans were now convinced they needed farmers, but the law took longer. Boldly told and highlighted with stunning archival images, this is the story of the struggle and triumph of the American farmer that still resonates today.

Author : Tharran E Gaines
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,15 MB
Release : 2015-12-07
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780760349311

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Dive into a wide collection of classic tractors! Many companies have built hundreds of farm tractors over the years, from the 1910 Case 110 steam tractor to the latest-model John Deere 8320R. The most innovative models changed farming for years afterwards and influenced the designs of other tractors. The most wildly popular tractors have sold in the hundreds of thousands. Tractor Superstars focuses on these remarkable tractors, including technical information such as the engine, horsepower, rpm, top speed, and weight. A wide collection of detailed photographs makes this one book that no one interested in tractors, tractor collectors, or anyone nostalgic for farm life will want to miss.

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Page : 1446 pages
File Size : 33,5 MB
Release : 1918
Category : Agricultural implements
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Jan. 31, 1967- lists Nebraska tractor tests.

Author : Ralph W. Sanders
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,67 MB
Release : 2009-08-24
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780760335598

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At last in paperback, 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 Iron Mule, from the late 1800s steamers through the high-powered workhorses of the 1970s. In addition to high-detail large-format photography, 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. “Sander’s work . . . comes close to earning the elusive label of ‘definitive.’ This large-format, beautifully photographed book is perfect for general browsing. . . . An excellent book for those who know that tractors embody more than metal.” — Farm Industry News “If you enjoy learning about the rich history of tractors, this book is for you . . . Besides its in-depth look at some of the rarest tractors ever made, the book also features more than 400 photos.” — FFA New Horizons