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Allis-Chalmers Farm Equipment, 1914-1985

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For the person interested in Allis-Chalmers farm equipment this is the book to get. Written by a man who spent his career at Allis-Chalmers. A complete and thorough history of the AC farm machinery line along with many photos, most in color. A must have.

I found this book to be very helpful and entertaining. I farm and have used Allis Chalmers equipment since I was a kid. The author of this book is extremely knowledgeable about this subject and puts this book together in a very practicle way. It starts as a historical account of the growing corporation, how it then diversified, and what made A-C a leader in the design and practicality for agricultural machinery for many years. There are many tables filled with data such as serial numbers or quanities of specific models of tractors produced in a given year. Also a very well illustrated book with many color photos. This is one of the best books that I own on such subject matter. It is sad to realize that a company the size of Allis Chalmers and one that had such deep and thick roots in our once ag-based society, fell to economic nightmare of the 1980's farm crisis.

Excellent coverage of AC tractors and equipment----very informative with years of production and serial numbers.

This is an excellent book for anyone with even a passing interest in the history of Allis-Chalmers and the establishment of the early American farm machinery industry. Easy to read and very informative. Loaded with facts, figures, and pictures; this book should be required reading for anyone who loves farm machinery of any brand.

Book was as described. Received w/i a few days of purchase. Will be enjoyed for many years to come.

I love Allis Chalmers and this is a great book. Norm Swinford always writes a great book.

I give the book 5 stars, I give Amazon and these companies 1 star. I actually purchased an autographed copy directly from Mr Swinford via e-mail for the sticker price. This is many times cheaper than these companies are trying to rip you off because its out of print.

Gave this as a present to my father-in-law who has a 1937 tractor. He LOVED IT!!! My 2 year old nephew actually really liked looking at it with him, too.