The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors explores the range of iconic “green tractors” with which Illinois-based John Deere has become one of the world’s most recognizable brands.
Part of Motorbooks’ Complete Book series, this fact-packed volume takes you throughdozens of John Deere farm models, beginning with the 1892 Waterloo Boy and ending with the game-changing New Generation and Generation II lines. With selected text from The Bigger Book of John Deerebylate legendary Deere historian Don Macmillan, this book detailsyear-to-year model changeswithin each series and offerscomprehensive specs charts compiled by Deere authority John Dietz.
In addition to theWaterloo Boy, you’ll witness the entire 40-plus years oftwo-cylinder “Johnny Poppers,”from the 1924Model Dthrough the830 Seriesmodels in 1960, and the styled tractors of the prewar and postwar years. Also featured heavily are the groundbreakingNew Generation tractorslaunched to much fanfare in 1960 and their successors, theNew Generation IIlineup with their Sound-Gard cabs. Standard, row-crop, orchard, and even a selection ofexperimental models…they’re all here. In addition, you'll find coverage of John Deere’s rich international heritage, with tractors produced in Spain, Germany, and Australia.
Illustrated withincredible color photographyandperiod advertising,The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractorsisan essential edition for the library of any Deere fanatic.
The late Don Macmillanwas one of the world's most respected authorities on Deere & Company. He bought his first Deere tractor in 1943, was appointed the first Deere dealer in the United Kingdom in 1958, and went on to establish one of the world's foremost collections of Deere tralS#
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