The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors features descriptions, photography, and spec charts for farm legends including the kerosene-powered 1918 Waterloo Boy, classic two-cylinder models, and the redesigned New Generation and New Generation II lines.
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 throughdozens 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 bylate legendary Deere historian Don Macmillan, this book detailsyear-to-year model changes within each series and offerscomprehensive specs charts compiled by Deere authority John Dietz.
In addition to theWaterloo Boy, you’ll witness the entire 40-plus years oftwo-cylinder “Johnny Poppers,” from the 1924Model D through the 830 Series models in 1960, and the styled tractors of the prewar and postwar years. Also featured heavily are the groundbreakingNew Generation tractors launched to much fanfare in 1960 and their successors, theNew Generation II lineup with their Sound-Gard cabs. Standard, row-crop, orchard, and even a selection ofexperimental 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 withincredible color photography andperiod advertisingThe Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors isan essential edition for the library of any Deere fanatic.