The Field Guide to John Deere Tractors

The Field Guide to John Deere Tractors

Author: Don Macmillan

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2019-11-12

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 0760367264

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When you're "out in the field" scouting for John Deere tractors, don't forget to take along The Field Guide to John Deere Tractors: 1892-1991—the first-ever, full-color pocket guidebook to these popular tractors, now available in paperback format! This convenient, easy-to-use field guide puts a wealth of information right into your hands! You'll find brief histories, model runs, specification details, and eye-catching color photographs of more than 500 models of John Deere tractors, from the two-cylinder series of 1892 to modern multi-cylinder models. The late Don Macmillan is considered one of the world's most respected John Deere historians. Inside, he breaks down John Deere's rich heritage into distinct eras: The Pioneering Years, 1892–1924 The Unstyled Years, 1923–1938 The Styled Years, 1938–1960 The Numbered Series, 1952–1960 The New Generation of Power, 1959–1972 Generation II, 1972–1987 The Modern Years, 1982–1991 A wealth of photos of every John Deere tractor—from the legendary two-cylinder Waterloo Boy that started it all to six-cylinder, 200-horsepower machines of the 1980s—are accompanied by detail-rich descriptions of the tractors' features and back stories, as well as concise charts presenting key specifications. For fans of old iron, there's no better quick reference that's equally useful at swap meets and in the armchair.


The Field Guide to John Deere Tractors

The Field Guide to John Deere Tractors

Author: Don Macmillan

Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780896585140

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The first four-color pocket guidebook to vintage John Deere tractors, written by the world's most respected Deere historian.


The Field Guide to Farmall Tractors

The Field Guide to Farmall Tractors

Author: Robert N. Pripps

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780896585584

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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. Readers can trust this book's content: it carries the name of Robert Pripps, one of the most respected tractor authors. Following the format of our exceptionally popular "The Field Guide to Vintage Farm Tractors and "The Field Guide to John Deere Tractors, 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.


The Field Guide to Ford Tractors

The Field Guide to Ford Tractors

Author: Robert N. Pripps

Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)

Published: 2007-01

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780760330760

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Brief histories, model runs, specification details, and photos identify the earliest tractors from Fordson; Ford-Ferguson, and later Ford N Series; and Ford “world” tractors from the 1970s to today.


John Deere Tractor Legacy

John Deere Tractor Legacy

Author: Don Macmillian

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2012-01-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780760340141

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At last, a paperback reissue of this classic history of John Deere! Edited by the world's most respected and best known Deere historian and expert—Don Macmillan—this is a detailed and fun history of the great tractor builder. This comprehensive history of the man, his company, and his legacy includes a biography of John Deere, plus excerpts from the writings of Deere engineers and historians, such as Wayne Broehl, Harold Brock, and Orrin Miller. Images are from the Deere archives, as well as noted tractor photographer Ralph W. Sanders. Coverage of plows, implements, combines, cars, snowmobiles, lawn and garden tractors, and bicycles is also included.


Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors

Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors

Author: Robert N. Pripps

Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)

Published: 2016-07

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 0760350124

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"All the classic farm tractors you remember, plus new ones to discover, are all here in this complete photo-packed collection. A classic farm tractor is a conversation starter and a comforting reminder of childhoods on the farm and adulthoods twisting a wrench in the driveshaft. Tractors are cultural touchstones of another era, as familiar as the smell of apple pie baking in a farmhouse kitchen. All of that nostalgia is here in The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors. In this photo-saturated guidebook, you'll recognize the big brands of classic farm tractors, such as Allis-Chalmers, J. I. Case, Caterpillar, John Deere, Ford, and International Harvester (including Farmall). Also well-represented are small and no-longer-existing brands like Advance-Rumely, Cockshutt, Eagle, Fate-Root-Heath, Harry Ferguson, Friday Tractor, Hart-Parr, and Minneapolis-Moline. There are tractors from the United States, Canada, and Europe. The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors includes more than just handsome color photos of these powerful machines. Each model description includes all the pertinent details: engine rpms, type of fuel, maximum speed, wheel configurations, weight, number of plows the tractor can handle, and variations. With more than five hundred tractor models and an array of color photographs depicting the most iconic ones, The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors is a valued addition to any tractor lover's bookshelf"--


John Deere Photographic History

John Deere Photographic History

Author: Robert Pripps

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 1995-11-11

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9781610606479

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This exceptional photographic collection reveals the entire history and development of the big green machines in the John Deere arsenal. All of the historic tractor models are covered, from the earliest Dain, Melvin, and Sklovsky experimentals; the Waterloo Boy and British Overtime; the two-cylinder General Purpose tractors, including GP, A, and the immensely popular B; the Lindeman crawlers; the orchard, wide-tread, hi-crop, industrial, and other variations; to the New Generation and beyond.


The Field Guide to Vintage Farm Tractors

The Field Guide to Vintage Farm Tractors

Author: Robert N. Pripps

Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780896583658

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Contains over three hundred color photos of U.S. and Canadian vintage farm tractors from 1900 through 1960 including brief histories, model runs, and specification details of over five hundred models.


The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors

The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors

Author: Don Macmillan

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2020-03-10

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 0760366071

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The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors explores the range of iconic “green tractors” with which Illinois-based John Deere has become one of the world’s most recognizable brands. Part of Motorbooks’ Complete Book series, this fact-packed volume takes you through dozens of John Deere farm models, beginning with the 1892 Waterloo Boy and ending with the game-changing New Generation and Generation II lines. With selected text from The Bigger Book of John Deere by late legendary Deere historian Don Macmillan, this book details year-to-year model changes within each series and offers comprehensive specs charts compiled by Deere authority John Dietz. In addition to the Waterloo Boy, you’ll witness the entire 40-plus years of two-cylinder “Johnny Poppers,” from the 1924 Model D through the 830 Series models in 1960, and the styled tractors of the prewar and postwar years. Also featured heavily are the groundbreaking New Generation tractors launched to much fanfare in 1960 and their successors, the New Generation II lineup with their Sound-Gard cabs. Standard, row-crop, orchard, and even a selection of experimental models…they’re all here. In addition, you'll find coverage of John Deere’s rich international heritage, with tractors produced in Spain, Germany, and Australia. Illustrated with incredible color photography and period advertising, The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors isan essential edition for the library of any Deere fanatic.