Legendary John Deere Tractors
A Photographic History
| Format: Hardcover, 208 Pages Item: 145480 ISBN: 9780760332931 SpecsIllustrations: 493 color photos Size: 9 x 12 Weight: 2.938 lb. Edition: First Published: April 15th 2008 DC: AP List Price: $25.95 $19.46All discounts based on list price. No trade discounts available from sale price. Out of Stock - Usually Ships within 2-6 weeks |
They may be known by letter--the D, the GP (general purpose), or the A and B. They may be numbered--from the Model 40 and 50 to the industrial strength 8301 and 8401. Or they may have colorful names like the Waterloo Boy. But in the end, they are all John Deere tractors, an icon of the landscape of American agriculture and industry since their first appearance in 1923.
This book captures the unmistakable power of the John Deere tractor over the years with more than 500 photos. In pictures from one of the worlds best-known tractor photographers, Legendary John Deere Tractors celebrates the hard-working tradition that has made John Deere one of the most beloved mechanical workhorses in America and around the globe. |
Andrew Morland is one of the world’s most famous tractor photographers. His work has appeared in more than 22 books, including Vintage Ford Tractors, The Big Book of Caterpillar, The Big Book of Massey Tractors, The Big Book of Farm Tractors, and The Field Guide to Vintage Farm Tractors, all from Voyageur Press. Andrew Morland lives in Somerset, Great Britain. |
Contents Acknowledgments One: The Founding Years Two: Two-Cylinder Success Three: The Styled Letter Series Four: The Numbered Series Five: The 20 and 30 Series Six: The Overseas Connection Seven: The New Generation of Power Eight: Generation II and the Old-Style 30 Series Nine: New Power and the Modern Era Ten: The 2007 Models and 30 Series |