The Complete Book of Classic Ford Tractors
Every Model 1917-1996
by Robert N. Pripps
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Pub Date 2 Nov 2021 | Archive Date 10 Sep 2021
Quarto Publishing Group – Motorbooks | Motorbooks
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Description
First manufactured in 1917, Ford tractors (initially sold under the Fordson name, a contraction of Henry Ford & Son) were, thanks to mass production, the first affordable and reliable machines that allowed small farmers to replace draft animals. Though manufacture was exclusive to Great Britain by the 1930s, Ford tractors returned stateside with a roar in 1939 with the 9N, which incorporated the hitch system of Irish engineer and inventor Harry Ferguson.
In this comprehensive addition to Motorbooks’ Complete Book Series, tractor historian Robert Pripps provides a detailed and complete account of Ford tractors, from the earliest Fordsons to the Ford-Fergusons, the Ford N Series, and the Ford “World” tractors manufactured into the 1970s. Amply illustrated, the book also offers extensive information on the numerous options and accessories, implements and variations that came out of Dearborn, Sherman Bros., and the great Funk Bros. hot rod conversions that could make each of these popular machines utterly unique. In between, the book traces year-to-year model changes within each series.
With content from Pripps’ best-selling The Big Book of Ford Tractors and The Illustrated Ford and Fordson Tractor Buyer’s Guide, The Complete Book of Ford Tractors is supplemented with new text, data-packed specification boxes, and a largely new selection of incredible color photography and period advertising.
The only book offering comprehensive coverage of the breadth of collectible Ford tractors, The Complete Book of Ford Tractors is a must-have volume for every tractor enthusiast's library. Also available from the Complete Books series: The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors and The Complete Book of Farmall Tractors.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780760370643 |
| PRICE | US$45.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 192 |
Featured Reviews
Andrea B, Reviewer
Really interesting and informative. I just fancied reading a book that was non fiction just for a change. I enjoyed it but knew nothing about tractors till now.
Arlene M, Reviewer
My son is obsessed with tractors so him and I sat and read through this book together. He loved looking at all the tractors it was cool to see how they changed through the years and recognizing some of the ones that he has seen. His favorite part is the end of the book where it has the chart breakdown of the specs of the tractors. He is typically a John Deere tractor lover but loved learning about Ford tractors and the history. His favorite was the 1948 ford 8n with bombardier half track's. Also he spent 20 minutes just reading the charts. Definitely recommend if you love farming and tractors.
