9x12, 172 color & 63 B&W photos, 37 color and 28 B&W illustrations, index, bibliography

A new paperback edition of a great MBI Publishing Company original! The world's leading producer of heavy construction equipment rumbles to life hi this exceptional color history. Incredible tractors, bulldozers, military equipment and heavy machinery dating all the way back to 1902 fill the pages of this "down-to-earth" collection. Also includes pioneering steam- and diesel-driven machinery at work and show.

This tribute to 100 years of vintage farm tractors is for all those who "get it": those who appreciate the lines of a recently restored tractor glistening in the sun; those who get goosebumps at the distinctive sounds of the famous Poppin' Johnnies; those who plan their budgets and days around the careful restoration of that Minne-Mo or Farmall.

· A pocket guide filled with fascinating information about classic tractors manufactured from the late 1960s to the late 1980s · Filled with interesting facts about 41 classic tractors and their unique characteristics, capabilities, where they were assembled, which company manufactured them, their current situation, and more · Features high-quality photography of each classic tractor · Its compact size makes it fun and easy to flip through for fast and fun reading

From the first experimental Holt crawler tractor to the mighty Cat D9G, this book offers the most extensive review of Caterpillar tractors available. You will be thrilled by the photos of tracklaying machines at work in operations that include earthmoving, farming, logging, military support, mining, and more. Filled with over 500 factory photographs covering Caterpillar from 1904 to 1963.

"This colossal reference book documents the timeless urge to reshape the world, and the machines used to do so from the 1088's to today. From utility tractors and loaders up to the largest diggers and bulldozers, every piece of heavy equipment is listed here by model and manufacturer, making this the most exhaustive book on the world's most hard-working vehicles and machines"--Publisher's description.

The farm tractor brought the Industrial Revolution to the farm. It lifted the burden from the horse power to horsepower and brought mechanized power into the hands of all farmers. This book tells the fascinating story of the development of the farm tractor with more than 250 color photos of tractors from across the United States.

British Opencast Coal is an illustrated history of coal mining by surface methods from 1942 to 1985. Written by Keith Haddock, a leading authority on the subject, this book details the origins of the industry and documents the types of earthmoving machines employed during the first 40 years. The book highlights the importance of surface coal mining operations and site restoration and their necessity for the British economy.Meticulously researched, the facts, figures and data covered are taken from Keith's extensive collection of magazine articles, newspaper cuttings and manufacturers' machine brochures and specifications. They are also drawn from publications by the National Coal Board Opencast Executive and Keith's own research conducted on numerous site visits. The sites included represent a cross section of geologically different locations in England, Scotland and Wales, and those employing the most interesting variety of earthmoving machines, such as Maesgwyn in South Wales, Newman Spinney in Derbyshire, Radar North in Northumberland and Ox-Bow in Yorkshire.The book's 364 historical photographs, many taken for the National Coal Board or British Coal Opencast, provide a nostalgic look at obsolete earthmoving and heavy construction equipment, and form an excellent historical resource for the student, researcher or enthusiast.

Bucyrus International Inc., formerly Bucyrus-Erie Company, celebrates 125 years of building heavy excavating machinery, including the largest earthmovers ever to roam the planet. Founded in 1880 by Daniel P. Eells and a group of business associates, the company built a diverse range of machines and grew to become the leading supplier of walking draglines, shovels, and drills to the surface mining industry. With its acquired companies, such as Marion Power Shovel and Ransomes & Rapier, Bucyrus built the entire roster of giant stripping shovels in the western world, and the record-breaking "Big Muskie" walking dragline. Over 90 percent of the giant walking draglines working today have been built by the Bucyrus companies.