"The Complete Book of Farmall Tractors details the complete evolution of the popular marques iconic models. The engaging text includes series evolution, historical context, and technical details, accompanied by beautiful contemporary and historic images.
In 1923, International Harvester revolutionised the tractor world by conceiving the Farmall brand, a revolutionary new line of all-purpose tractors designed for small- to medium-sized farms. Eventually offering an array of engine and equipment options, by the 1930s Farmalls were bestowed with letters as their model names, from the compact A, B, and C models to the larger H and M tractors. Fittingly known as the ""Letter Series,"" the tractors were even given a streamlined design by famed industrial designer Raymond Loewy. Not surprisingly, they went on to become some of the most widely produced and best-selling American farm tractors of all time, to be followed beginning in 1954 with the numbered Hundred Series models. By 1947, Farmall had built over 1 million tractors. Amazingly, many are still in use today, not just as collector vehicles, but often as working farm tractors.
In The Complete Book of Farmall Tractors, tractor historian Robert Pripps explores the entire range of Farmall tractors, from their inception to their final model year in 1973. Pripps includes all models, from Diesel and LPG versions to orchard tractors. Pripps also explains the evolution of Farmall lines and gives coverage to the entry-market Cub unveiled in 1947, as well as the Hundred Series, right up to the cancellation of the Farmall name in 1973. Through engaging text and fascinating photography, The Complete Book of Farmall Tractors preserves the story of the legendary pioneering machines in detail. The books content is organised chronologically, and its detailed text shines a light on Farmall's long history and evolution. Beautiful images, both modern and historic, bring the story to life and thorough spec tables highlight key technical and performance specifications. The result is the ultimate reference to some of the most popular farm tractors in history."
By:
Robert N. Pripps,
Gregory Smith
Imprint: Motorbooks
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 276mm,
Width: 235mm,
ISBN: 9780760363898
ISBN 10: 0760363897
Series: Complete Book Series
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 02 July 2020
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
INTRODUCTION: A Short History of the Tractor to 1924 Chapter 1: The Original Farmall, 1924–1932 Chapter 2: The Farmall Becomes a Series, 1932–1939 Chapter 3: Farmalls with Style, 1939–1953 Chapter 4: Farmall by the Numbers, 1954–1962 Chapter 5: Farmalls of a New Generation, 1963–1973 Epilogue Acknowledgments Index
Robert Pripps has authored numerous farm tractor books, including Vintage Ford Tractors, Big Book of Caterpillar, Big Book of Massey, and more, all with Voyageur Press. Robert has a maple syrup farm near Park Falls, Wisconsin.
