The Complete Book of Farmall Tractors details the complete evolution
of the popular marque's iconic models. The engaging text includes series
evolution, historical context, and technical details, accompanied by
beautiful contemporary and historic images.
In 1923, International Harvester revolutionized the tractor world by
conceiving the Farmall brand, a revolutionary new line of all-purpose
tractors designed for small- to medium-sized farms. Eventually
offering an array of engine and equipment options, by the 1930s Farmalls
were bestowed with letters as their model names, from the compact A, B,
and C models to the larger H and M tractors. Fittingly known as the
"Letter Series," the tractors were even given a streamlined design by
famed industrial designer Raymond Loewy. Not surprisingly, they went on
to become some of the most widely produced and best-selling American
farm tractors of all time, to be followed beginning in 1954 with the
numbered Hundred Series models.
By 1947, Farmall had built over 1 million tractors. Amazingly, many
are still in use today, not just as collector vehicles, but often as
working farm tractors. In The Complete Book of Farmall Tractors,
tractor historian Robert Pripps explores the entire range of Farmall
tractors, from their inception to their final model year in 1973.
Pripps includes all models, from Diesel and LPG versions to orchard
tractors. Pripps also explains the evolution of Farmall lines and gives
coverage to the entry-market Cub unveiled in 1947, as well as the
Hundred Series, right up to the cancellation of the Farmall name in
1973.
Through engaging text and fascinating photography, The Complete
Book of Farmall Tractors preserves the story of the legendary
pioneering machines in detail. The book's content is organized
chronologically, and its detailed text shines a light on Farmall's
long history and evolution. Beautiful images, both modern and
historic, bring the story to life and thorough spec tables highlight
key technical and performance specifications. The result is the
ultimate reference to some of the most popular farm tractors in history.
