The Big Book of John Deere Tractors: The Complete Model-By-Model Encyclopedia, Plus Classic Toys, Brochures, and Collectibles (Hardcover)

by Don MacMillan (Author), Harold L. Brock (Foreword), Randy Leffingwell (Photographer), Andrew Morland (Photographer) "Deere & Company's farm tractor history began indirectly in WaterIoo, Iowa, in 1892, when pioneering engineer John Froelich built his first "tractor," a term not..." (more)
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". . . a must-have for Deere collectors. . . ." -- Successful Farming

"No John Deere enthusiast's collection is complete without The Big Book of John Deere Tractors!" --- argicultural-engineering.blogspot.com

. . . Don has provided accurate insight and interesting facts . . . . there’s a little bit of everything in this book." -- Green Magazine --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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“No John Deere enthusiast's collection is complete without The Big Book of John Deere Tractors!” - argicultural-engineering.blogspot.com

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details Hardcover: 256 pages Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN) (November 1999) Language: English ISBN-10: 0896583783 ISBN-13: 978-0896583788 Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.5 x 1.2 inches Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #905,460 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Deere & Company's farm tractor history began indirectly in WaterIoo, Iowa, in 1892, when pioneering engineer John Froelich built his first "tractor," a term not then in use. Read the first page

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This book cites 13 books:

• John Deere: A History of the Tractor by Randy Leffingwell on 5 pages
• In the Beginning (Abingdon's Great Big Books) by Judy Newman-St. John in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Front Matter (3)
• The American Farm Tractor by Randy Leffingwell in Back Matter
• Western Australia: Short Stay Guide by Chris Baker on page 111
• Farm Tractors (Enthusiast Color) by Andrew Morland in Back Matter

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4 books cite this book:

• How To Restore Classic Farm Tractors: The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Guide to Rebuilding and Restoring Tractors by Tharran E. Gaines on page 29
• John Deere Two-Cylinder Tractors by Rod Beemer in Back Matter
• The Ford Tractor Story: Basildon to New Holland, 1964 to 1999 (Pt. 2) by Stuart Gibbard in Back Matter
• Worldwide Guide to Massey Ferguson Industrial and Construction Equipment by John Farnworth in Back Matter

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The Field Guide to John Deere Tractors by Don Macmillan

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The American Farm Tractor by Randy Leffingwell

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Original Farmall Hundred Series 1954-1958 by Guy Fay

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The Big Book of Farm Tractors by Robert N. Pripps

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The Big Book of Farmall Tractors by Robert N. Pripps

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Original John Deere Letter Series Tractors, 1923-1954 by Brian Rukes

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The Field Guide to John Deere Tractors by Don Macmillan Discusses: shell fenders citrus fenders unstyled models The American Farm Tractor by Randy Leffingwell Discusses: orchard models adjustable front axle smaller tractors Original Farmall Hundred Series 1954-1958 by Guy Fay Discusses: adjustable front axle air stack electric starting The Big Book of Farm Tractors by Robert N. Pripps Discusses: orchard models adjustable front axle series brochure Loading...

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars If you love tractors..., November 20, 2001 By  C. Quinn (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)       then this is the book for you. I bought it as a gift for a knowledgable friend and he was in raptures. I now know more about John Deere tractors than I ever dreamed it was possible to know! This book covers every John Deere tractor ever made and covers them in great detail. The photos and vintage posters add to the appeal of this tractor encyclopedia. 30 of 35 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A "must" for all John Deere tractor enthusiasts., March 3, 2000 By  Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews John Deere tractors are often older vintage collectible models and this provides an excellent encyclopedia to tractors from around the world, providing a fine model-by-model historical reference and including European models in its assessment of tractors from 1892 to modern times. Photos showcase the tractors and add appeal. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, February 14, 2005 A Kid's Review The big book of john deere tractors has a bunch of different types of tractors in all kinds of different styles. John deere tractors are very interesting. I really like reading about tractors they are very interesting to learn about. It seems like every time I read about a tractor I learn a new fact. One fact that I really like that it tells the exact year that they were made. As you go along you find new ways to work on older John deere tractors. I really liked this book because I like learning new things about tractors. I like looking and reading these books because you can find tractors that you may own yourself. It was very interesting to know all those facts. Nothing was very confusing about this book I really enjoyed this book. There was only one confusing thing it was the diagrams. Other tan that there was nothing confusing about this book.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Informative book This book was purchased as a present for a relative that owns many John Deere tractors, old and new. Read more Published 11 months ago by C. Riley 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift I purchased this for my dad for Christmas and he loved it! Published on January 8, 2003 5.0 out of 5 stars Joan Hi I received my book in good condition. I was very pleased with your company. I will shop with you again. I know my dad will be happy with his Christmas gift. Read more Published on December 10, 2002 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN) (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896583783
• ISBN-13: 978-0896583788
• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #905,460 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you love tractors..., November 20, 2001

By	C. Quinn (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

then this is the book for you. I bought it as a gift for a knowledgable friend and he was in raptures. I now know more about John Deere tractors than I ever dreamed it was possible to know! This book covers every John Deere tractor ever made and covers them in great detail. The photos and vintage posters add to the appeal of this tractor encyclopedia.

30 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must" for all John Deere tractor enthusiasts., March 3, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

John Deere tractors are often older vintage collectible models and this provides an excellent encyclopedia to tractors from around the world, providing a fine model-by-model historical reference and including European models in its assessment of tractors from 1892 to modern times. Photos showcase the tractors and add appeal.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, February 14, 2005

A Kid's Review

The big book of john deere tractors has a bunch of different types of tractors in all kinds of different styles. John deere tractors are very interesting.
I really like reading about tractors they are very interesting to learn about. It seems like every time I read about a tractor I learn a new fact. One fact that I really like that it tells the exact year that they were made. As you go along you find new ways to work on older John deere tractors.

I really liked this book because I like learning new things about tractors. I like looking and reading these books because you can find tractors that you may own yourself. It was very interesting to know all those facts.

Nothing was very confusing about this book I really enjoyed this book. There was only one confusing thing it was the diagrams. Other tan that there was nothing confusing about this book.