Tractor Books

Welcome to our online tractor books store. Below you can find books that we offer through a partnership with Amazon.com on a whole variety of antique and modern-day farm tractors, for kids and older enthusiasts alike. Simply click through on any item you like and be sure to return to our site (using the "Back" button) to continue browsing for anything else we can offer you for your farm tractor.

Below are links to a variety of tractor books we sell through Amazon.com. In addition to these general-interest tractor books, our company offers a complete line of technical manuals, which you can access by clicking here. These tractor manuals provide comprehensive parts, service and operators information about your particular make and model farm tractor.

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Handy Farm Devices

General Tractor Books

Originally published in 1909, "Handy Farm Devices" is more than an engaging trip down memory lane. For any small farmer or homesteader, the techniques and devices described in detail are just as useful, durable, and fully functional today as they were 75 years ago. You will learn to build a portable chicken coop, a stone boat (for moving stone), a lightweight orchard ladder, gates that don't sag, and a handy wood splitter, as well as rudimentary farm structures, well houses, bee hives, a baby's cradle, a cheese press and much more. The charming, turn-of-the-century language and useful and inspirational quotes from Shakespeare, the Bible, Bacon, Longfellow and many others make this book a delight to read.

Antique Tractor Bible

General Tractor Books

This book is a good starting point for people interested in the hobby of tractor collecting and who would like a good and well written review of all the basics involved with tractors. Nice illustrations support the text in this valuable resource for those that hope to work with the tractors of yesteryear.

Classic Farm Tractors : History of the Farm Tractor

General Tractor Books

Another book that serves as an excellent source of information on the history of all those favorite vintage farm tractors, this title offers a good mix of illustration and content.

The Big Book of Farm Tractors

General Tractor Books

The Big Book of Farm Tractors is the first large-format volume to chronicle the entire timeline of American farm tractors, from the steam power of the 1850s to the current offerings from New Holland, AGCO, John Deere, Caterpillar, and more. Detailed descriptions of tractors especially significant to the period, short essays on events defining the times, personal vignettes, collectibles, sales memorabilia, ads from old farm magazines, and old black & white photos of farm scenes make this a complete look at one of America’s greatest innovations. Whether you’re someone who has farmed, or someone simply with a love of the land, this book will give you a new perspective on the enormous influence of the tractor upon the American farm and culture.

Encyclopedia of American Farm: Implements and Antiques

General Tractor Books

This book is a fascinating compilation of antique farm items and implements. Almost anything you could find on a nineteenth or early twentieth century farm is featured and examined in this book. A fun and delightful read for fans of old-fashioned Americana.

The Farm Tractor

General Tractor Books

Here is the biggest, best, and most complete history of classic farm tractors. All North American models make their appearance--from John Deere and Farmall to fascinating "orphans" like the Steel Mule, from the late 1800s steamers through the high-powered workhorses of the 1970s. In addition to high-detail large-format photography, the volume includes 100 color and black-and-white archival photos, advertising posters, and brochures. The result is an unparalleled look at the icon of American agriculture.

How to Restore Classic Farm Tractors

General Tractor Books

Finally! A restoration guide with the kind of detail needed for a first class job. How to Restore Classic Farm Tractors is packed with hundreds of helpful full-color photographs, proven tips and techniques, and money-saving advice from restorers who know what works . . . and what doesn't. This guide will walk you step-by-step through the complete restoration of your tractor from disassembly to engine rebuild, from electrics to painting and final detailing. There's even a handy section on parts sources. So, no matter if you favor John Deeres, Fords, Farmalls, A-Cs, or Minnie-Mos, with Gaine's guidance you're well on your way to showing off your shiny "new" classic tractor! Tharran Gaines has specialized in agricultural writing for the past 25 years. He has written owners' manuals, repair guides, and sales brochures for most of the major tractor companies, such as ACGO's Allis-Chalmers, White, and Hesston lines.

How to Rebuild and Restore Farm Tractor Engines

General Tractor Books

After helping readers set up shop, Yost guides them through the process of determining when to replace and when to rebuild parts, discussing the advantages of authenticity when relevant. He also offers expert opinions on tasks that can be done at home and those that should be farmed out to shop pros. The book covers the most popular two-, four- and six-cylinder gas-burning engines, with special sections on diesel and propane-powered tractors.

Ford Farm Tractors of the 1950s

Ford Tractor Books

This history explains the design, production, and marketing of the first Ford and Fordson tractors produced after the company reneged on the late Henry Fords infamous handshake agreement with Harry Ferguson. The NAA, or Jubileeand the 600, 700, 800 and 900 Series are all featured and more.

Ford Farm Tractors

Ford Tractor Books

In this beautifully illustrated history of Ford's tractors, author and photographer Randy Leffingwell celebrates the Ford family of tractors from their development to modern day. Research and photography, courtesy of the Henry Ford Museum Archives, brings Ford tractors and their creators to life.With archival black-and-white photography, and stunning full-color restorations, Leffingwell tells the story of the legendary Fordson, the Model T conversion tractors, European models, and the making of the beloved Ford-Ferguson Model 9N. Ford Farm Tractors is a book that belongs in the collection of any fan of these beautiful machines.

Ford Tractor Data Book : Fordson to the Hundred Series

Ford Tractor Books

The Ford tractors are the good old tractors that shaped the way farming was done and served as a symbol of America's industrial strength and economic greatness. This book describes the development of the Ford tractors in chronological order, closely examining the production and design of each successive model.

Fordson 1917 Through 1928 : Photo Archive : Photographs from the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village (Iconografix Photo Archive)

Ford Tractor Books

This book focuses on the early years of the Ford tractors, the Fordson model tractor that launched the company into the leading role. These are the early tractors that would pave the way for the more advanced 8N and 9N models and then the hundred series. This book is a definite must have for collectors and enthusiasts because of its many old tractor pictures that would be hard to find elsewhere. This book deserves a place in your collection of tractor-related materials, showing you the very beginnings of tractors and the early days of their design and manufacture.

The Big Book of Massey Tractors

Massey Ferguson Tractor Books

This is the first full-scale history of one of the largest farm tractor manufacturers of all time, peppered with pictures of Massey-Harris, Ferguson, and Massey Fergusons historic models, collectibles, sales memorabilia, and advertisements from old farm magazines. The Big Book of Massey Tractors tells the story of the mergers and machines that formed Massey Ferguson over several decades, andbecause these machines dominated Canadian farms for almost a centuryin many ways it also tells the story of Canadian agriculture.

Worldwide Book of Massey Ferguson Industrial and Construction Equipment

Massey Ferguson Tractor Books

There won't be any new industrial machines touting the Massey Ferguson logo any time soon. Since 1997, placing the MF badge on these heavy machines ceased to exist. This timely book identifies a total of 26 basic types of industrial equipment produced and marketed by Massey Ferguson. There are three supporting chapters on early, pre-1964 Massey-Harris, Ferguson and early Massey Ferguson industrial equipment. Plus, a chronology of the development of MF_s factories, and a short history of the development of shuttle transmissions are included. This book provides a valuable reference text and identification guide.

The Red Tractor

Children's Books

A funny children's tale about a tractor getting stuck in a puddle! Features fun illustrations, little tikes will love this simple text!

Tractor Mac Saves Christmas

Children's Books

The snow builds and so does the worry on Stony Meadow Farm. Where are Sibley the Workhorse, Farmer Bill, and the town Christmas Tree? There will be no town tree lighting unless Tractor Mac can brave the blizzard, resue his friends, and help a lot of new friends along the way.

Johnny Tractor's Fun Farm Day

Children's Books

Johnny Tractor (J.T.) shows all the wonderful things he can do on a farm. From mowing the grass and plowing the field, to bringing feed to the animals at the barn, J.T. keeps busy all day long!

Tremendous Tractors

Children's Books

Fun animal farmers show readers how their crops are planted and harvested using tractors, trailers, plows, and other farm machines.

Tractor

Children's Books

Explaining how vehicles help people on farms, construction sites, and other busy places, each of these books answers questions with bright, interesting photographs of machines in different situations to explain how they work and what they do.