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Includes a listing of all known U.S. and Canadian manufacturers of stationary and marine engines dating back to the late 19t century.
The evolution of the modern farm Finally, an encyclopedia reference work covering American farm implements and farm-related antiques from the 1800s through the 1940s. Through Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements & Antiques, follow the exciting and fascinating technological advances in farm equipment that made the United States the breadbasket to the world. Thoroughly researched, this guide features nearly 2,000 rare illustrations of farm equipment - the most poplar to the most obscure - from firms such as Deere & Co., J.I. Case, Allis-Chalmers, International Harvester and McCormick. Trace the history of: Alfalfa Grinders Balers Corn Binders Corn Harvesters Cultivators Elevators Drills Hay Tools Milking Machines Plows Saws Threshers Washing Machines Plus Much More! If you have an interest in farming and history, you'll love Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements & Antiques. Not only does it identify and illustrate farm equipment, but it explains how this equipment was used and reveals many of the trials and tribulations farmers faced in using it. Also includes current price ranges for thousands of implements and antiques.
The Story of a Classic International Harvester and the Farmall brand are legendary names. As both tireless machines and valued collector pieces, they are among the most popular tractors in the world. In this information-packed photo-encyclopedia, learn about the history and evolution of these famous agricultural icons. With more than 1,900 photos and detailed data on every tractor, truck, hay rake and hemp machine built in the company's history, 150 Years of International Harvester is the ultimate resource for these great farm machines.
Design, production, and service histories of our most popular subjects combined with top-notch color photograph.
A Rich History With their signature orange paint, Allis-Chalmers machines have always been unmistakable. As symbols of reliability and innovation, they have long been a favorite of the working farmer and the farming equipment enthusiast. With the help of more than 1,500 photos and illustrations, accomplished author C.H. Wendel tells the tale of this great company in The Allis-Chalmers Story. This pictorial tour through history begins with the founding of the Gate Iron Works in 1842, and ends with the Deutz-Allis merger in 1985. Included are information and photos for all the equipment the company produced during that period, including equipment from Advance-Rumely, Monarch, and LaCrosse.
Gone, But Not Forgotten The last Oliver green tractor may have rolled off the assembly line nearly three decades ago, but by the time the company's legacy was already cemented. With their unmistakable dark green paint, yellow grilles and red wheels, Oliver and Hart-Parr tractors were fixtures on American farms from the early 1900s into the 1960s, when he companies were acquired by White. In Oliver Hart-Parr, tractor enthusiasts can now revisit the evolution of two of the country's most successful tractor and farm equipment builders. Tractor and farm equipment historian and expert C.H. Wendel expertly covers every Oliver model ever produced, including the Hart-Parr tractors that Oliver purchased in 1929, as well as machinery from Cletrac, Nicholas & Shepard and Cockshut. Thanks to Wendel's meticulous research and more than 1,500 photographs, tractor enthusiasts can take a ride through history with these glorious machines of the past.
Tractor enthusiasts of any era will appreciate the wealth of technical data this comprehensive resource delivers. This expanded 2nd edition fuses familiar and reliable Standard Catalog data with results from the renowned Nebraska Tractor Tests, for the extended coverage savvy enthusiast need. Four grades of prices for most models, and updated prices for tractors of the 1960s and later, assist collectors in evaluating each model. Technical specifications including engine size, weight, performance ability and options offer a more depth report. Additional performance reports from the standard Nebraska Tractor Tests add to a solid foundation of information to create a resource that's second to none. • Information on tractors manufactured from 1890 to 1960 guides collectors through various generations of tractors • Updated prices for post-1960 models helps collectors remain updated • 1,800 detailed archive photos help enthusiasts identify various models
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150 YR J.I. CASE WENDEL