Books, Nonfiction, Automotive, Tractors & Heavy Equipment

Page 1 of 10 | next

Kenneth Updike
Classic Farmall Tractors: History, Models, Variations & Specifications 1922-1975 (Tractor Legacy Series)
by Voyageur Press (Hardcover)

From the first tractor built in 1924 to the last Farmall model to roll off the line, this richly illustrated history tells the full story of Farmall tractors and fills in a key chapter of American agricultural  history. The engaging text by Kenneth Updike, a historian on International Harvester, is accompanied by modern and vintage color photography, as well as black and white images from Farmall’s early days.  Farmer, mechanic, tractor enthusiast:  whatever your interest in this American icon, you will find a captivating account of its manufacture under the beloved Farmall brand.

Tharran E Gaines
How To Restore Ford Tractors: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding and Restoring N-Series and Later Tractors 1939-1962
by Voyageur Press (Paperback)

To the admirer of farm machinery in all its gritty splendor, the tractor is more than the mechanical workhorse of the modern field.  It is a testament to American know-how, a work of mechanical art truly in the American grain.  Among these hard-working machines, Ford tractors hold a special place after nearly a century of bringing innovation, dependability, and good old American muscle to farms and fields worldwide.  This book provides a hands-on guide to restoring these venerable machines from the ground up, from the first models made to those produced as recently as 1965.  With hundreds of full-color photographs, the guide is not just clear and easy-to-follow, but also a feast for the eyes for tractor aficionados.   Beginning at the beginning--how to choose and buy your tractor--Tharran Gaines takes readers through step-by-step directions for the complete restoration of Fordson, Ford-Ferguson, and Ford tractors.  In straightforward terms he covers everything from ...

Robert N. Pripps
How to Restore Your Farm Tractor (Motorbooks Workshop)
by Motorbooks International (Paperback)

For fun, practicality or profit, farm tractor restoration has become extremely popular. Follow two tractors through professional restorations and examine carbs, diesel systems, hydraulics, engines and drives, electrical, PTOs, and more, from buying a tractor to final paint and decals. Do it right and that classic will last for generations to come. It increased my knowledge tenfold. I was impressed by the wealth of detail. Antique Collector.

Robert N. Pripps
The Field Guide to Farmall Tractors
by Voyageur Press (Hardcover)

Farmall tractors are very popular among restorers and collectors. "The Field Guide to Farmall Tractors" is the only book on the market geared to the enthusiast who wants a field guide devoted exclusively to International Harvester’s Farmall models. You can trust this book’s content: it carries the name of Robert Pripps, one of the most respected tractor authors. "The Field Guide to Farmall Tractors" is filled with hundreds of appealing color photographs, plus information on more than 50 models, from the early general purpose row-crop tractor that could literally "farm all" to models of the early 1970s. This convenient, pocket-sized, easy-to-carry volume also includes brief histories and specifications of the model series.

Eric C. Orlemann
The Caterpillar Century
by Motorbooks (Paperback)

Now an industry giant and a legend among American manufacturers, Caterpillar first got its name from Holt Manufacturing Company’s remarkable tractor creation of 1905. What followed was the Caterpillar century, an era of engineering revolutions and world-changing earthmovers. Eric Orlemann serves as tour guide through this time of American mechanical know-how and muscle, offering us a rare close-up look at the technology of Caterpillar’s most important equipment innovations, then and now. Packed with contemporary photographs, archival images, and information on state-of-the-art equipment design, Caterpillar Century traces the evolution of this icon of industry from its emergence in 1905 to its making of modern day heavy-equipment marvels and development of future design prototypes.

Roger Welsch
Busted Tractors and Rusty Knuckles: Norwegian Torque Wrench Techniques and Other Fine Points of Tractor Restoration
by MBI (Paperback)

As a tractor restorer, Roger Welsch is determined to bring rusted heaps of farm machinery back to life. In this hilarious follow-up to his bestselling Old Tractors and the Men Who Love Them, he chronicles the unlikely restoration of an Allis Chalmers tractor nicknamed "Woodpecker.".

Bette S. Garber
Ultra-Custom Semi Trucks (Gallery)
by Motorbooks (Paperback)

If a custom vehicle is something to see, a custom semi is something else--something much, much more. This brilliantly illustrated book celebrates the time, energy, patience, hard work, and skill that go into these monumental rolling works of art. The author, who has spent a quarter of a century photographing and writing about semi trucks, takes readers behind the scenes in a semi customizing shop. There she surveys eye-popping examples of themes for custom construction and gives readers a rare close-up look at how the custom semi goes from inspiration to road-ready masterpiece. As interesting for its technical insights as it is for its fantastic photographs, her book is a fitting tribute to this pinnacle of automotive art.

Chester Peterson, Rod Beemer
Ford N Series Tractors (Farm Tractor Color History)
by MBI (Hardcover)

Immaculately restored tractors are shown in exquisite detail, with text, charts, and listings that cover the mechanical features--invaluable information for collectors, restorers, and historians. These classic Ford tractors are prized by collectors across the country. 200 color photos.

Graeme R. Quick
The Compact Tractor Bible (Country Workshop)
by Voyageur Press (Paperback)

Anyone looking to buy a piece of compact power equipment is faced with a bewildering array of choices—more than 80 brands of compact tractors offered in North America, not to mention the profusion of models within those brands. Written by an unbiased expert for residential and small-farm owners, contractors, and professionals who work with compact tractors, this book makes sense of these choices with clear, objective evaluations of the price, power, parts, and performance of particular machines.   To save the buyer and user money, time, and trouble, this fully illustrated guide addresses such considerations as defining job requirements; identifying necessary attachments; matching today’s compact equipment to the job; objectively measuring performance; assessing operating costs before purchase; fun and safety aspects of ownership and operations; and knowing when it’s better to lease, rent, or contract out the job. In addition, the author includes a useful reference and ...

Randy Leffingwell
John Deere The Classic American Tractor
by MBI (Paperback)

Stunning color photos, rare archival images, never-before-seen prototypes and styling drawings combine to recount the history of John Deere and its legendary tractors. From the D, GP and B models to the Waterloo Boy, Dain All-Wheel Drive and the Tractivator, to the New Generation Orchard and Hi-Crop models, this book chronicles a bountiful harvest of John Deere classics. Includes coverage of kerosene, gasoline, LPG, diesel, and all-fuel models.

Page 1 of 10 | next