The Farm Tractor: 100 Years of North American Tractors

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Here is the biggest, best, and most complete history of classic farm tractors. All North American models make their appearance here - from the classic Green-and-Gold John Deere, the red Farmall, fascinating orphans like the Steel Mule, steamers of the 1800's to the high-powered work horses of the 1970's...In addition to high-detail large-format photography, the volume includes 100 color and black-and-white archive photographs, advertising posters, and brochures - an unparalleled look at these fascinating machines, and a feast for any tractor enthusiast.

Photographer-author Ralph W. Sanders has photographed tractors for more than 40 years. Ralph grew up on an Illinois farm where he had ample opportunity to exercise a 1933 Farmall F-12 and 1948 Farmall C, as well as a Farmall H, Farmall MD, and McCormick W-6. He has worked for Prairie Farmer; Successful Farming; and as a full-time freelance agricultural photographer for Deere & Co., Massey-Ferguson, Kinze Mfg., Vermeer Mfg., DuPont Ag, Monsanto Ag, and others. Sanders is the author of several books from Voyageur Press. He lives in West Des Moines, Iowa.Bob Feller is a baseball hall of famer and vintage tractor collector.

Farm Industry News, November 2007 "Sander's work ... comes close to earning the elusive label of 'definitive.'This large-format, beautifully photographed book is perfect for general browsing. After a smartly written first chapter hailing the rise of the tractor as an example of 'muscles to motors, ' Sanders provides thorough histories of the major and minor tractors organized by manufacturer ... The photography is first-rate and the Sanders' prose is clear. The chapters on such stalwarts as Allis-Chambers, J.I. Case, International Harvester and John Deere are impressive surveys ... An excellent book for those who know that tractors embody more than metal." FFA New Horizons, December 2007 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 of tractors. Omaha World Herald, Nov. 21, 2007(circ.: 184,100) "Tractor lovers will appreciate the photography and the nuts and bolts information on each tractor." ReadingThe Farm Tractor is as comfortable as visiting with an old friend. You can start at the beginning, or drop in at any point. Artfully designed, the book is a showcase of Ralph Sanders' world-class photography...But The Farm Tractor is more than just another pretty face. With more than 40 years' experience, the author knows his stuff...Carefully researched, beautifully photographed, thoughtfully designed: The book is worthy of a second look.-- Farm Collector, November 2009