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International Harvester Tractors

This book tells the story of International Harvester's development, from its North American origins in the early 1900s to its merger with Case in 1985 and its acquisition by Fiat in 1999. It explores the evolution from early combustion-engine machines to modern tractors.

International Harvester's history is closely linked to the growth of farming. Large tractors like the Titans and Moguls were built for large-scale agriculture, while smaller models served smaller farms. The introduction of the Farmall tractor in 1920 marked a major turning point, revolutionizing tractor design and contributing significantly to the mechanization of agriculture in the United States.

From 1949, some IH tractors were produced in Britain, and the book highlights key European developments, including German designs in the 1980s and 1990s following the merger with Case.
Richly illustrated with color photographs, this book provides a comprehensive overview of both American and European IH tractors.

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Author:	Jonathan Whitlam
Details:	96 pages, 23.5 x 0 x 1.4 cm / 9.25 x 0 x 0.55 in, paperback
Illustrations:	200 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2020)
ISBN:	9781445693866

Red 4WD Tractors 1957 - 2017 : High-Horsepower All-Wheel-Drive Tractors from International Harvester, Steiger, Case and Case IH

The story of the four-wheel-drive tractors built by Steiger, International Harvester, Case, and Case IH is told in dramatic fashion in this authoritative guide. Starting with the development of early four-wheel-drive systems at International Harvester, the book traces the evolution and design of some of the most powerful and capable tractors of the twentieth century.
With fresh detail on the 4300, 4100, Steiger-built IH tractors, and the 2+2 tractors including the Super 70 series, the book offers prototype drawings of several models - including the complete story of the never-before-published Magnum 2+2 - as well as inside stories and backroom drama that is a must for any enthusiast for farm history or tractors.

Learn the complete story of Steiger tractors, which were originally designed and built in the barn of John, Douglass, and Maurice Steiger located near Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. Containing interviews with more than 50 of the people who built Steiger from its humble origin to a world leader, the book traces the evolution of the lime green Steigers in engrossing detail.

The book also covers the J.I. Case 4WD line in great detail. In addition, the book tells the story of how each of these significant players in the industry combined under one banner and - together - created one of the current industry-leading technologies, the Quadtrac. The modern evolution of the Steigers and the introduction of the STX Series (and more) also receive in-depth coverage.

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Author:	Lee Klancher
Details:	384 pages, 27.5 x 31.5 x 3.8 cm / 10.8 x 12.4 x 1.5 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Octane Press (USA, 2017)
ISBN:	9781937747718

Red Tractors 1958-2018: The Authoritative Guide to International Harvester and Case IH Tractors

With interviews of engineers and executives, the book covers how the 40 and 60 series were created, and thoroughly covers the red tractors from the 1960s through the 1980s. The book also traces the innovations and struggles of the final days of International Harvester.
The authors unearthed a treasure trove of concept drawings and photos of prototype machines to shed new light on how these tractors were created. The book includes the exciting story of the creation of the Case-IH Magnum, an innovative machine that blends some of the great engineering done by IH with the Cummins engine built by Case. The modern era of Case IH is also included, with the story of the creation of the Quadtrac as well as the entire line of tractors.

The latest edition of the award-winning history of International Harvester and Case IH tractors this book features an all-new cover and updated content, including data and photos of every model built from 1958 all the way up to 2018, as well as in-depth information on how these tractors were designed and constructed. "Red Tractors 1958-2018" is a complete reprint of "Red Tractors 1958-2013" and then some!

With a mix of new photography of some of the most exceptional collectible models in existence along with hundreds of previously unpublished photographs, this thorough book is the most authoritative guide on red tractors ever published.

Features:
- Design and development history of the tractors, with first-hand accounts from the engineers and other product-development specialists at IH and Case IH
- More than 725 images of IH and Case IH tractors including previously unpublished concept drawings as well as images of prototypes, test mules and more
- Information on North American, British, German, Australian, and French models from the leading experts on red tractors.

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Author:	Lee Klancher
Details:	384 pages, 27.5 x 30.5 x 4.1 cm / 10.8 x 12 x 1.61 in, hardback
Illustrations:	725 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Octane Press (USA, 2018)
ISBN:	9781937747879

International TracTracTor Photo Archive

From the 10-20 TracTracTors of 1929 to the mighty TD-Series of the the 1940s, International Harvester challenged Caterpillar and Cletrac for leadership in tractor crawler marketplace.
Here are a full range of IH crawlers in photos from the McCormick-International Harvester Company Collection.

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Author:	P.A. Letourneau
Details:	122 pages, 22 x 26 x 1 cm / 8.7 x 10.25 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:	117 b&w photos
Publisher:	Iconografix (USA, 2014)
ISBN:	9781583883204

The International Harvester Company - A History of the Founding Families and Their Machines

Ancient farmers used draft animals for plowing but the heavy work of harvesting fell to the humans, using sickle and scythe. Change came in the mid-19th century when Cyrus Hall McCormick built the mechanical harvester.
Though the McCormicks used their wealth to establish art collections and universities, battle disease, and develop birth control, members of the family faced constant scrutiny and scandal.

This book recounts their story as well as the history of the International Harvester Company (IHC) - a merger of the McCormick and Deering companies and the world's leader in agricultural machinery in the 1900s.

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Author:	Chaim M. Rosenberg
Details:	248 pages, 25.5 x 17.5 x 1.3 cm / 10 x 6.9 x 0.51 in, paperback
Illustrations:	127 photos
Publisher:	McFarland & Co Inc (USA, 2019)
ISBN:	9781476677095

IHC Traktoren - seit 1976 (Typenkompass)

This book follows on from Alexander Oertle's McCormick/IHC Typenkompass book. In it, the author describes the history of the multinational company between 1937 and 1975.

In this second part, the reader learns about the last chapter of IHC up to the takeover by the American conglomerate Tenneco International Inc.
It covers the four series known as A, B, C and D families and gives a glimpse of the final chapter under the Case-IH flag.

These robust tractors have long since arrived on the classic car scene, even though many IHC tractors are still actively used in agriculture.

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Author:	Ulf Kaack
Details:	128 pages, 20.5 x 14 cm / 8.1 x 5.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:	130 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2019)
Series:	Typenkompass
ISBN:	9783613042407

Red Tractors 1958-2018 - Die faszinierende Geschichte der Traktoren von International Harvester und Case IH

This German edition of an award-winning history of International Harvester and Case IH tractors includes data and photos of every model built from 1958 to 2018, as well as detailed information on how these tractors were designed and built.
With interviews of engineers and executives, the book covers the creation of the 40 and 60 Series, as well as the red tractors of the 1960s through the 1980s.
The book also traces the innovations and struggles of International Harvester's final days. The authors discovered a treasure trove of concept drawings and photos of prototype machines to shed new light on how these tractors were made.

The book includes the exciting story of the development of the Case-IH Magnum, an innovative machine that combines IH engineering with the Case-built Cummins engine. The modern era of Case IH is also included, with the story of the development of the Quadtrac as well as the entire tractor range.

With a mix of new photographs of some of the most exceptional collector models and hundreds of previously unpublished photographs, this book is the most definitive guide to red tractors ever published.

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Author:	Lee Klancher
Details:	384 pages, 27.5 x 31.5 x 4 cm / 10.8 x 12.4 x 1.57 in, hardback
Illustrations:	650 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Octane Press (USA, 2018)
ISBN:	9781937747886