When you’re “out in the field” scouting for John Deere tractors, don’t forget to take along The Field Guide to John Deere Tractors: 1892-1991—the first-ever, full-color pocket guidebook to these popular tractors, now available in paperback format!
This convenient, easy-to-use field guide puts a wealth of information right into your hands! You’ll find brief histories, model runs, specification details, and eye-catching color photographs of more than 500 models of John Deere tractors, from the two-cylinder series of 1892 to modern multi-cylinder models. The late Don Macmillan is considered one of the world’s most respected John Deere historians. Inside, he breaks down John Deere’s rich heritage into distinct eras: The Pioneering Years, 1892–1924The Unstyled Years, 1923–1938The Styled Years, 1938–1960The Numbered Series, 1952–1960The New Generation of Power, 1959–1972Generation II, 1972–1987The Modern Years, 1982–1991 A wealth of photos of every John Deere tractor—from the legendary two-cylinder Waterloo Boy that started it all to six-cylinder, 200-horsepower machines of the 1980s—are accompanied by detail-rich descriptions of the tractors’ features and back stories, as well as concise charts presenting key specifications.
For fans of old iron, there’s no better quick reference that’s equally useful at swap meets and in the armchair.
From the Publisher
John Deere Tractors Through the Years
Author Don Macmillan at the wheel of his 24-inchspoked: flywheel Model D (#34628). This D was restored by one of England’s earliest collectors of vintage tractors, Mick Ochwell. It was shown at the annual meet of the British two cylindercollectors in June 1994 at Shrewsbury.
The Pioneering Years, 1892-1924The final Deere version: a 1924 Waterloo Boy Model N (#29583) with riveted frame and auto-steering.
The Unstyled Years, 1923-1938Models AW (#429728) and AN (#429727).
The Styled Years, 1938-1960A 1952 Model GH (#63288). Owners: the Layher family.
John Deere Tractors Through the Years
The Numbered Series Years, 1952-1960
A utility-style Model 3201 (#322331). Owners: Elwin and Lois Witte.
The New Generation of Power, 1959-1972A 4620. Owner: Brian H. Thompson. (Photograph by Chester Peterson Jr.)
Generation II, 1972-1987A restored 3130 (#277682) equipped with an OPU cab. The later 30 Series style had a rear-sloping hood.
The Modern Years, 1982-1991An 8870.
Publisher : Motorbooks (November 12, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 144 pages
ISBN-10 : 0760367264
ISBN-13 : 978-0760367261
Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
Dimensions : 6.1 x 0.65 x 9 inches
