The World's Greatest Tractors - Hardcover

Carroll, John

9781597641975: The World's Greatest Tractors

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1597641979 ISBN 13: 9781597641975

Publisher: New Line Books, 2006

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An illustrated survey of the development of tractors.

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Farm tractors have revolutionized food production and raised the living standards of millions of people as well as proving their worth in other applications. All hold a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts, many bent on restoring vintage models to their former glory.

Among the many subjects discussed in his handsomely illustrated history of the tractor are:
-- Early tractors and the beginnings of mass production
-- Tractors during World War II and afterward
-- Major tractor manufacturers
-- Crawling tractors and tractor derivatives

Classic tractors are represented, together with their modern high-tech counterparts, and details of manufacturers and specifications are provided to furnish the reader a detailed overview of some of the world's most popular farming machines.

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