Great American Tractors : John Deere, Farmall and Ford

by Pripps, Robert N.

• ISBN13: 9780760315408
• ISBN10: 076031540X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl

Summary

While many American entrepreneurs tried their hand at tractor making, three companies stepped to the forefront: John Deere, International Harvester (makers of Farmall tractors), and Ford. From the assembly line to the field, this book provides the in-depth story of the production of America's most notable tractors. More than 375 photos, original ads, and brochures showcase these legendary tractors. Specifications, serial number listings, and production charts make this an invaluable reference for collector and enthusiasts alike.

Table of Contents

BIG GREEN
Acknowledgements	6	(1)
Introduction	6	(1)
Foreward	6	(2)
Origins of Deere & Company	8	(9)
Easing into the Tractor Business	17	(14)
Making Tractors in The Twenties	31	(14)
A New Deal For Farmers	45	(26)
Post-War Changes	71	(8)
The General Purpose Tractor Matures	79	(33)
The Two-cylinder Engine	112	(5)
Deere & Company Today	117	(24)
Appendices
Sources and Recommended Reading	119	(1)
Clubs, Newsletters & Magazines	120	(3)
Restoration Specialists and Parts Suppliers	123	(1)
Competitive Analyses	124	(9)
FARMALL TRACTORS
Acknowledgements	133	(1)
Preface	133	(2)
Introduction Turbulent Times in the Tractor Business	135	(6)
In The Beginning	141	(7)
Birth of the Farmall	148	(12)
Development of the Farmall Tractor	160	(15)
Characterisitics of the Farmall Models	175	(86)
Appendices
Nebraska Tractor Test	248	(2)
Model, Serial Number, and Production Year Summary	250	(1)
Farmall Tractor Specifications	251	(1)
Notes and Acknowledgements	252	(7)
FORD TRACTORS
Preface	259	(1)
Acknowledgements	259	(2)
The Handshake Agreement	261	(4)
Heritage: The Fordson	265	(15)
The Tractors of the Century: N Series	280	(61)
Ford and Ferguson Go Their Own Ways	341	(25)
Ford Tractors Today	366	(15)
Appendices
Specifications	375	(2)
Sources	377	(1)
Recommended Reading	378	(3)
Index	381