The Farm Tractor 100 Years of North American Tractors

by Feller, Bob; Sanders, Ralph

• ISBN13: 9780760335598
• ISBN10: 0760335591
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-08-24
• Publisher: Voyageur Press

Summary

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. "Sanderrs"s work . . . comes close to earning the elusive label of ls"definitive.rs" 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

Author Biography

Photographer-author Ralph W. Sanders has photographed tractors for more than 40 years. He 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.