Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements & Antiques

Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements & Antiques
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 1261
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ISBN-10 : 9781440225338
ISBN-13 : 1440225338
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Encyclopedia of American Farm Implements & Antiques by : C.H. Wendel

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 World Encyclopedia of Tractors

The World Encyclopedia of Tractors
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Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1844764184
ISBN-13 : 9781844764181
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis The World Encyclopedia of Tractors by : John Carroll

The history of the tractor is a short one of rapid development. In this book John Carroll charts this exceptional history, the machines and their manufacturers from the J.I. Case Threshing Machine Company in 1892 to the JCB Fastrac, one of the numerous state-of-the-art machines on the market today.

The World Encyclopedia of Tractors & Farm Machinery

The World Encyclopedia of Tractors & Farm Machinery
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Publisher : Lorenz Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0754803570
ISBN-13 : 9780754803577
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis The World Encyclopedia of Tractors & Farm Machinery by : John Carroll

This unique visual guide charts the fascinating history of tractors and also provides an A-Z reference from around the world.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Tractors & Farm Machinery

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Tractors & Farm Machinery
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0754826589
ISBN-13 : 9780754826583
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Tractors & Farm Machinery by : John Carroll

The history of the tractor is one of rapid development, from the turn of the 20th century when it was a substitute for the horse, to today's sophisticated machines which boast a range of technologically advanced equipment. This fact-packed encyclopedia charts this exceptional history, the machines and their manufacturers. Each vehicle is illustrated with archive material or photography, together with specification boxes detailing engine capacity, power, transmission and weight. Including an international overview of farm machinery around the world, this volume forms a highly comprehensive tractor bible - the only book on the subject that anyone will ever need.

Old Farm Tools and Machinery

Old Farm Tools and Machinery
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Publisher : Gale Cengage
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : IND:39000005891671
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Old Farm Tools and Machinery by : Percy W. Blandford

As collector's items, old tools and implements, especially those connected with country crafts and occupations, are much sought after. As crowd-pullers, displays of agricultural machinery, particularly traction engine rallies and related examples of early motive power such a heavy-horse ploughing matches, are enjoying increasingly large audiences.

Know Your Farm Machinery

Know Your Farm Machinery
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Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages : 95
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ISBN-10 : 9781910456637
ISBN-13 : 1910456632
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis Know Your Farm Machinery by : Chris Lockwood

Know Your Farm Machinery follows on from the successful publication of Know Your Tractors, Know Your Combines and Know Your Classic Tractors.This pocket-sized book details 43 types of farm machinery most commonly seen on farms today including ploughs, cultivators, drills, spreaders and balers. A photograph of each machine is included.Chris Lockwood is a Suffolk based freelance agricultural journalist and producer of a long list of farming and farm machinery DVDs. This is his fourth book in the popular Know Your series.

Farmall Cub Encyclopedia

Farmall Cub Encyclopedia
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1937747255
ISBN-13 : 9781937747251
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Farmall Cub Encyclopedia by : Rachel Gingell

America's favorite small farm tractor is retrieved from the shed and shined up for duty in this essential guide by tractor repair expert Rachel Gingell and long-time writer Kenneth Updike. The Farmall Cub Encyclopedia is a comprehensive manual for any self-starter, at-home historian, or backyard farmer. Providing step-by-step instruction for maintenance and repair from oil changes to charging system snags, as well as user tips and a buyer's checklist, the Farmall Cub Encyclopedia will give you the confidence and know-how to buy, repair, and use your very own Farmall Cub. With instructional photographs, vintage advertisements, and contemporary images, this illustrated companion is at home on both the workshop bench and the living room coffee table. The book also includes an in-depth history of all models and a vast list of implements to adapt your tractor to any need, making it both an introduction and an authoritative resource for the novice and experienced tractor owner alike.

The Complete Book of Tractors and Trucks

The Complete Book of Tractors and Trucks
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Publisher : Lorenz Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 075480528X
ISBN-13 : 9780754805281
Rating : 4/5 (8X Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Book of Tractors and Trucks by : John Carroll

This comprehensive guide to both agricultural mechanization and road transport is divided into two parts, one following the development of the tractor and farming machinery and the other focusing on the origins and functions of different kinds of trucks. Written by two transport enthusiasts, this guide includes historic accounts of transport development, A-Z guides to all the major manufacturers and over 1,500 color reference photographs.

An Illustrated History of Tractors and Farm Machinery

An Illustrated History of Tractors and Farm Machinery
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Publisher : Lorenz Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0754834379
ISBN-13 : 9780754834373
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis An Illustrated History of Tractors and Farm Machinery by : John Carroll

The ultimate visual history for farm machinery enthusiasts, featuring tractors from AGCO Allis to Zetor.