Tractors and farm vehicles: general interest Books
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Tractor Book
Book SynopsisExplores the entire range of tractors and farming machines from around the world, such as Fordson Model F and Massey-Harris GP. This book covers how tractors work, their history, major marques and catalogues. It is suitable for anyone fascinated by these extraordinary machines.
£22.50
Herridge & Sons Ltd Massey-Ferguson 35 & 65 Models in Detail
Book SynopsisLaunched in 1958, as the successor to the ubiquitous Ferguson TE20, the Massey-Ferguson 35 was a product of the merger of Massey-Harris and Ferguson. It incorporated numerous improvements and new features and became massively popular worldwide. Its companion, the 65 model, was introduced shortly afterwards and was a larger tractor, offered with the revolutionary Multi Power system that gave 12 forward and four reverse gears. Durable and versatile, these tractors are still a practical proposition today, and even unrestored examples command high prices. Michael Thorne, author of Ferguson TE20 in Detail (2006; ISBN 978 0954998 13 4), continues the story as he describes the development of these models, the production versions and their capabilities, options and extras, conversions, implements and their use today.
£38.00
The History Press Ltd The Tractor Story
Book SynopsisThe book covers over 100 years of tractor development and features more than 100 different tractors. The first steam engines on wheels which used belts to drive farm machinery developed into traction engines, used on farms by pulling a plough on cables between two engines. In the 20th century, stationary internal combustion engines, such as the Clutterbuck, began to be put on wheels and moved around a farm to drive threshing machines by belt. Dozens of small companies grew up around the world following their own lines of development. Most lasted only a short time. Firms like Allis-Chalmers, Benz, Lloyd, Jelbart, Glasgow, Fordson, Bates and Hart-Parr are famous names which have faded away or been taken over. A few companies, such as Case and Massey, started in the middle of the 19th century and continue today on a global scale. John Deere started making ploughs in 1837 and is now the largest manufacturer in the world. Some developments have caused a giant leap forwar
£9.49
Crecy Publishing Ferguson TE-20 Tractor
Book SynopsisIn 1917 Harry Ferguson developed a method of attaching a wheel-less plough to a tractor to reduce the dangers of the machine overturning. By 1925 the plough was in production in the USA and Ferguson set about developing equipment that would effectively integrate the implement and the tractor.Ferguson teamed up with David Brown to produce the Ferguson-Brown Type A but sales did not meet Harry''s expectations. Following a demonstration of the Ferguson-Brown tractor to Henry Ford, agreement was reached with the Ford Motor Company in the USA to build an improved version of the tractor there. It was launched in 1939 as the Ford-Ferguson 9N. When Ford terminated this arrangement Ferguson entered an agreement with the Standard Motor Company to bring production of what was now described as the Ferguson TE-20, to Britain. The first were built in 1946 and over the next ten years more than 793,000 examples were produced in Britain, France and the USA. With its revolutionary three-point hydraulic linkage, Ferguson had always seen his tractor as part of a complete farming system and by the time the TE-20 was superseded by the FE-35 in 1956, there were more than 100 Ferguson implements designed specifically to couple to the tractor.This is an enlarged and expanded edition, with many new pictures, of the comprehensive history of the TE-20 and the Ferguson System which helped to mechanise and revolutionise farming across the world. Today, with classic tractors a thriving hobby, few machines are more sought after than the TE-20. The book is also a reliable reference guide to finding, restoring and operating the ''little grey Fergie'' some 75 years since the first example was produced.
£23.76
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Ultimate Sticker Book Tractor
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£5.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Total Tractor Sticker Encyclopedia
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£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Spots Tractor
Book SynopsisJoin Spot on the farm with this tractor-shaped board book for babies and toddlers, featuring brightly-coloured pictures and moving wheels!Rumble rumble beep!Spot is having a great day out on the farm, riding in the tractor and helping out with lots of jobs.But when Spot comes across a lost lamb, will he be able to save the day and find its mother?This tractor-shaped board book with interactive wheels is the perfect way to entertain your little one!Look out for more fun-filled Spot books:Where''s Spot?Spot''s TractorSpot''s Fire EngineSpot''s Magnet FunSpot Goes to the FarmSpot Goes to the ParkSpot Goes to SchoolSpot Says Goodnight
£8.54
Crecy Publishing British Tractors
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£23.75
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc How to Restore Ford Tractors The Ultimate Guide
Book SynopsisTo 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 Trade ReviewPacked with solid information, detailed instruction and proven techniques from experienced restorers, Ford Tractors provides the know-how you need to tackle restoration project with confidence… A must for the Ford collector! -- Farm Collector
£20.79
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors Expanded
Book SynopsisThe Field Guide to Classic Farm Tractors, Expanded Edition features all the classic machines you remember, plus a few rarities and tractors recently added to the realm of "classics." All are presented in full-color, fully restored glory.Table of ContentsIntroduction THE BIG BOYS Allis-Chalmers J. I. Case Caterpillar John Deere Ford Massey Ferguson International Harvester Massey-Harris Minneapolis-Moline Hart-Parr & Oliver THOSE THAT ALSO RAN Advance-Rumely Aultman-Taylor Avery Baker Cletrac Cockshutt Eagle Fate-Root-Heath William Galloway Gibson Global Trading Graham-Paige Heider Huber Intercontinental Kaywood Leader Long Russell Samson (General Motors) R. H. Sheppard Twin City White INTERNATIONAL MAKES Chamberlain Deutz-Fahr Eicher Fendt Hanomag Labourier Landini Lanz Marshall Porsche Steyr Landmaschibentechnik Photography Credits Index About the Author
£24.69
Halsgrove Traction Engines Preservation and Power
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£17.99
Amberley Publishing Lamborghini Tractors
Book SynopsisThis is the most complete concise account of one of the worldâs most revolutionary exclusive tractor brands.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing John Deere Tractors
Book SynopsisThe complete history of John Deere tractors, one of the worldâs leading tractor companies, from the 1920s to the present day.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Austin Tractors
Book SynopsisAustin is most famous for their cars, but the company played an important part in the history of agriculture too. This is the first study of the tractors from Austin.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Combine Harvester
Book SynopsisThe complete illustrated story of the combine harvester. Accompanied by a wide variety of new colour photographs, this book will appeal to farm machinery enthusiasts and those interested in the development of modern industrial machinery.
£14.39
Herridge & Sons Ltd Massey Ferguson 100 Series in Detail
Book SynopsisFollowing his well-received books in the `In Detail’ series on the Ferguson TE20 and the Massey Ferguson 35 & 65 models, Michael Thorne, founder of the Coldridge Collection, which houses a host of examples of Ferguson and Massey Ferguson tractors. turns his attention to the outstandingly successful and well-loved 100 Series of tractors, of which the 135 and 165 were the best sellers, with half a million and 98,000 built respectively. In this book he tells the story of the development of the new range from the previous 35 and 65, and then gives detailed descriptions and assessments of the important 130, 135, 148 Super Spec, 165, 168, 175 (the largest tractor), 178, 185 and 188 Super Spec models. These chapters are followed by others on Implements, Conversions & Accessories, the 100 Series Overseas, and the tractors in use today.
£31.50
Fox Chapel Publishers International Know Your Combines
Book SynopsisThe range of manufacturers is surprisingly wide, including: Case, Claas, Deutz-Fahr, International Harvester, John Deere, Laverda, Massey Ferguson, New Holland, Ransomes, Sampo and Wintersteiger. Some of the manufacturers have several models shown, with Claas particularly well represented. Each of the photographs has a full right-hand page. Opposite it is a concise text that describes the model's attributes and gives details of its range. The author describes the company ownership as well as country of assembly or manufacture. Cut-away diagrams showing the layouts of the three main combine types supported by a glossary of technical terms make this the ideal book for a novice enthusiast.Table of Contents1. BM-Volvo S 950 2. Bonhill Fortschritt E 514 3. Case IH Axial-Flow 1680 4. Case IH Axial-Flow 2388 X-Clusive 5. Case IH Axial-Flow 9010 6. Claas Matador Standard 7. Claas Senator 85 8. Claas Dominator 85 9. Claas Dominator 96 10. Claas Dominator 98 S Classic 11. Claas Dominator Mega 204 12. Claas Lexion 480 13. Claas Lexion 570+ Terra-Trac 14. Claas Lexion 600 15. Deutz-Fahr M 2780 H 16. Deutz-Fahr M 36.30 Hydromat 17. Fahr M1000 18. International 953 19. International 1420 Axial-Flow 20. John Deere 965 21. John Deere 1085 22. John Deere 2266 23. John Deere 9780 CTS Hillmaster II 24. John Deere 9880i STS 25. John Deere C670i 26. Laverda M 306 Special Power 27. Massey Ferguson 400 28. Massey Ferguson 525 29. Massey Ferguson 845 30. Massey Ferguson 8590 Rotary 31. Massey Ferguson 31 32. Massey Ferguson 40 33. Massey Ferguson 7278 Cerea 34. New Holland Clayson 1545 35. New Holland Clayson 8070 36. New Holland TX34 37. New Holland TF78 Elektra 38. New Holland CX860 39. New Holland CR9080 Elevation 40. Ransomes Super Cavalier 41. Sampo Rosenlew 580 Plot 42. Sampo Rosenlew 2010 43. Wintersteiger Nurserymaster Elite Combine Layouts
£6.60
Fox Chapel Publishers International Farming in Miniature Vol. 2: A Review of
Book SynopsisFarming in Miniature is an essential guide for collectors of British toy models interested in farm tractors, farm horses and associated agricultural equipment. Many of the toys identified and described have never previously been mentioned in collectors' literature. It is being published in two volumes.Table of ContentsVolume 1 covers the following: Airfix - Authentic Model Books - Benbros - Britains - Budgie - Bullock - Chad Valley - Charbens - Cheerio - Cherilea - Childs and Smith - Coral - Corgi - Crescent - D.C.M.T. and Lone Star - Deltoys - Denzil Skinner. The manufacturers / brands are arranged alphabetically. Each manufacturer has its own chapter introduced by an account of its history. These introductions cross-refer to the captioned photographs that follow and which make up the bulk of the chapters. In their general introduction the authors say that they have 'attempted to illustrate all significant variations of colour and packaging, particularly of rare or unusual models, so as to make the book as comprehensive as possible.' The three authors, all leading authorities, have drawn on their extensive past experience coupled with another five years to research, write and prepare photographs. Volume 2 Farming in Miniature 2: Dinky to Wen-al describes 52 manufacturers with supplementary chapters on promotional model tractors, unknown manufacturers and unidentifies heavy tractors. This guide also includes a Guide to Harnessed Horses along with a Model Index and a General Index which cover the content in both books of this 2-volume encylclopeaedia. Manufacturers and brands included in Volume 2: covers the following: Dinky, Dragon Toys, Edith Reynolds, Escor, Fairchild, Fairylite, Forest Toys, Glyntoys, Grace Toys, Hercules, Hitchin Components, Hobbies Husky and Corgi Juniors, Johillco, Kayron Playthings, A.V.H.. Farm Toys and Olson Farminit Toys, Kleeware, Kondor, Kraftoyz, Leeway, Early Lesney Toys, Lipkin, Luntoy, Marx, Master Models (Kemlows), Matchbox, Maylow, Mears, Merit, Mettoy, Micromodels, Mills, Moko, Nicoltoys, Paramount, Passall, Peter Ward, Poplar Plastics, Primus Engineering, Shackleton, Sontaw, Speedwelll, Spot-On, S.T., Taylor and Barrett, F.G. Taylor & Sons, Taylor Toys, T.N. Thomas, Timpo, Tri-ang, Tudor Rose and Rosedale, Wells-Brimtoy, Wend-al. A huge number of photographs are included to thoroughly cover the details of model farm toys.
£37.46
Fox Chapel Publishers International Know Your Farm Machinery
Book SynopsisKnow Your Farm Machinery follows on from the successful publication of Know Your Tractors, Know Your Combines and Know Your Classic Tractors.This pocket-sized book details 43 types of farm machinery most commonly seen on farms today including ploughs, cultivators, drills, spreaders and balers. A photograph of each machine is included.Chris Lockwood is a Suffolk based freelance agricultural journalist and producer of a long list of farming and farm machinery DVDs. This is his fourth book in the popular Know Your series.
£6.95
Herridge & Sons Ltd The Tractors In My Life
Book SynopsisBorn In London, the son of a successful builder and developer, Mike Thorne gravitated to agriculture in his teens and soon became familiar with the tractors then used on the land, having a particular admiration for the revolutionary grey Ferguson, with its unique three-point hydraulic linkage for mounting machinery. At this time he also, if asked, would construct modest buildings for local farmers, and this activity grew from being a sideline into a major business, involving large industrial buildings as well as ones for agricultural use. In the 1980s his love of tractors moved him to start acquiring examples of many makes, and over time he bought more than 100, before a change of direction saw him reduce the collection to only Ferguson and Massey Ferguson models, to house which he designed and constructed a fascinating pair of showrooms, open to the public by appointment and well known to tractor enthusiasts. In this book he writes about all the tractors he has owned, making an absorbing account of a great passion, with nearly all the tractors illustrated. He has written three books on Ferguson and Massey Ferguson tractors for Herridge & Sons, all of them now standard works.
£32.00
New India Publishing Agency Urban Agriculture
Book SynopsisAgriculture has traditionally been viewed as a primary means of subsistence, with an emphasis on meeting the basic needs of food, feed, clothing, and shelter. Historically, agricultural activities have been concentrated in rural areas. However, the time has come to harness the potential of urban resources to engage in agriculture-related activities. Technological advancements have created new opportunities for revitalizing these activities in an urban environment. Urban ecosystems, with their unique constraints such as limited land area, restrictions on land use, and high labor costs, require special interventions to engage in agricultural pursuits. The book covers a wide range of topics related to urban agriculture, including floriculture, vegetable production, fruit cultivation, medicinal plants, landscape management, lawn preparation, mushroom cultivation, beekeeping, value addition, vertical gardens, hydroponics, green walls, and bonsai making.
£209.90
New India Publishing Agency The Cybrary Ecosystem in Agricultural Universities
£128.48
New India Publishing Agency Renewable Energy Sources
Book SynopsisThe primary objective of this textbook is to offer a comprehensive introduction to the various types of renewable energy sources. This publication specifically focuses on bioenergy, solar, wind, MHD, hydro, and OTEC. An in-depth analysis of the diverse renewable energy systems is presented. A total of thirteen chapters compose this book, delivering the cutting-edge advancements and practical applications of renewable energy systems. The introductory chapter of this book provides a comprehensive overview of the current renewable energy landscape in India. The subsequent chapters explore solar, wind, and biomass energy, as well as pellets and baling, biodiesel production, biogas, fuel cells, micro hydropower plants, and energy conservation in agriculture. This valuable resource is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students, researchers, and any other individuals with an interest in this field.
£209.90
New India Publishing Agency Electric Machines in Agriculture:
Book SynopsisSince the late 19th century, efforts have been made to determine the feasibility of employing electric trolley systems in farming. In the early 20th century, German farmers extensively utilized trolley/cable ploughs, while the introduction of gasoline tractors later reduced the use of electricity in agriculture to limited applications such as electroculture, short-distance farm machinery, and lawn mowers. However, the advent of lithium-ion batteries in the past decade has revived interest in electrically powered equipment, including drones and tractors, for more efficient and sustainable agricultural practices. In his latest installment of his electric transport history series, Kevin Desmond highlights the contributions of the innovative engineers who have developed and refined these electric tractors and agricultural drones.
£99.03
New India Publishing Agency Tractors and Agricultural Machinery: 2nd Fully
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£40.50
New India Publishing Agency Tractors and Agricultural Machinery: 2nd Fully
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: Tractors: 1.Introduction 2. Engine and Associated Systems 3. Clutch 4. Hydraulics 5. Instruments and Controls 6. Electricals 7. Applications of Farm Tractor 8. New Generation Tractors Section 2: Agricultural Machinery: 1. Introduction 2.Land Preparation 3. Sowing and Planting Equipment 4. Weeding and Intercultivation 5. Spraying Equipment 6. Harvest 7. Threshing 8. Post harvest Agro-processing 9. Special Tools and Equipment for Horticultural Crops 10. Miscellaneous Equipment and Machineries 11. Water Lifting Devices 12. Calibration of Seed Drills 13. Maintenance
£82.53
New India Publishing Agency Agricultural Heritage
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£185.82
