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Beginning with turn of the century steam powered beasts this brand new 320 page hard-cover book `Classic Tractors` takes you back to the days when the first tractor in town drew gawking farmers from miles around. Progressing through the early gasoline-powered versions it chronicles advancements in technology & design that brought us more modern machines with pneumatic rubber tyres, power take-offs & diesel engines. Many of the later models in this book, though classics in their own right, continue to labour as everyday workhorses despite their `collectible` status. `Classic Tractors` showcases more than 60 all-time greats from the widely known favourites to the unsung heroes of the soil. Depicted in brilliant colour is the massive 1895 Russell, whose huge steam boiler made it look like a locomotive run aground; the 1918 Holt 45, predecessor to todays Caterpillar tractors; & the little Fordson which revolutionized farming by bringing mechanization to the masses. Celebrated to are the renowned machines of International Harvester; the little known Sampson; the underrated Rumely; & the famous 2 cylinder John Deere`s whose exhaust note earned them the "Poppin` Johnny" nickname. Though tractors have changed significantly over the years their purpose has not: They continue to be the farmer`s most versatile tool & an integral part of the process that puts food on our tables. They are celebrated in their many forms in `Classic Tractors` we hope you enjoy the feast !! |
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