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 through
dozens 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 Deere
by
late legendary Deere historian Don Macmillan
, this book details
year-to-year model changes
within each series and offers
comprehensive specs charts compiled by Deere authority John Dietz
.
In addition to the
Waterloo Boy
, you’ll witness the entire 40-plus years of
two-cylinder “Johnny Poppers,”
from the 1924
Model D
through the
830 Series
models in 1960, and the styled tractors of the prewar and postwar years. Also featured heavily are the groundbreaking
New Generation tractors
launched to much fanfare in 1960 and their successors, the
New Generation II
lineup with their Sound-Gard cabs. Standard, row-crop, orchard, and even a selection of
experimental 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 with
incredible color photography
and
period advertising
,
is
an essential edition for the library of any Deere fanatic.