Agricultural Tractors: Books - History (3/6)

101 Dinge, die ein Traktor-Liebhaber

Where did the first tractor drive? Why is the Fordson Type F the true ancestor of today's tractors? Why do people sometimes say bulldog instead of tractor? Why is tipping over the most common accident suffered by tractor drivers? Here are the answers and much more - records, unknowns, extremes and curiosities on the subject of tractors. Dare to take a journey through peculiarities and secrets from tractor history. Here every tractor fan will experience 101 aha moments.

• 101 important, interesting or amusing facts about tractors and tractor trailers
• Surprising, unexpected and informative: This volume has something new in store even for professionals
• The ideal gift for every tractor lover and mechanic.

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Das große Buch der Landtechnik - Vom Grabstock bis zum Feldroboter

Agricultural technology? Of course, that means tractors. But where did it all start in arable farming? And where is the future taking us?
Specialist author Albert Mößmer examines the entire history of agricultural technology: from the simple digging stick to common aids such as seed drills, tractors and combine harvesters to app-controlled mobile field robots.
The compendium also provides portraits of the pioneers of agricultural technology, including Max Eyth and Harry Ferguson.

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Das große Buch der Traktoren - Eine Maschine, die die Welt veränderte

For centuries, horses and other draft animals served as indispensable companions to farmers. The dawn of mechanization in agriculture, however, emerged in the 1870s with the introduction of self-propelled vehicles, initially powered by steam engines.
By the late 19th century, tractors equipped with internal combustion engines began their triumphant ascent, revolutionizing farming practices. Notably, in Germany, the Lanz Bulldog pioneered this field from 1921 onwards.

In his book, tractor enthusiast Albert Mößmer meticulously traces this captivating journey of agricultural technology from its origins to the present day. "Das große Buch der Traktoren" offers a richly illustrated and detailed exploration of the most vital machine in farming, providing invaluable insights into its evolution. Mößmer's expertise in the world of tractors adds depth and context to this engaging account of agricultural innovation.

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Motorpferd und Allesschaffer - Die wichtigsten Traktoren aller Zeiten

Over the years, the Auto & Tractor Museum in Uhldingen-Mühlhofen on Lake Constance has developed into a meeting place for car and tractor fans far beyond Germany's borders.
Since 2013, important tractors and unusual machines collected from all over the world have been exhibited there. Gerhard Schumacher presents over 150 of these agricultural machines in this magnificent volume.

In addition to well-known models such as the Lanz Bulldog or the Deutz F1M414, he portrays many exotic models such as the Hart Parr 30/60, the Waterloo Boy, the mobile saw from Pflüger and Steiner, the diesel dwarf from Kühne and Berger or the Stock caterpillar tractor.
A unique panorama of the history of technology!

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Traktoren aus aller Welt

Since the invention of the steam engine, resourceful developers have tried to make the hard work in the fields easier for farmers and to increase vital crop yields. It was only with the introduction of the internal combustion engine that these new vehicles, known as "tractors, " began their triumphal march.

This magnificently illustrated collector's book presents the history of the world's most important tractor manufacturers over the past 125 years. A wonderful overview of the most important manufacturers from the USA, Great Britain, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Scandinavia and Poland. A must-have, and not just for farmers and tractor enthusiasts!

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Traktoren weltweit

Since the invention of the steam engine, inventive developers have consistently sought to ease the work of farmers and increase harvest yields. Only with the introduction of the internal combustion engine did these new vehicles, called "tractors," begin their triumphant journey.

Now in a new and more manageable format, this magnificent volume presents the history of the world's most significant tractor manufacturers of the past 120 years. It offers a wonderful overview of the foremost producers from the USA, Great Britain, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Scandinavia, and Poland. A must-read not only for tractor enthusiasts!

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