Ford Tractors

By Jonathan Whitlam

A comprehensive history of Ford tractors, from their inception to their lasting legacy.

Explore the complete story of Ford and Fordson tractors, from their beginnings in 1917 to Fiat's acquisition of the Ford tractor brand in 1991. Jonathan Whitlam chronicles the parallel development of Fordson tractors in Dagenham, Essex, and Ford tractors in the United States. Discover how the first Ford tractor aided agricultural production during World War I, and how the Fordson Model N played a vital role in British agriculture until 1945.

Learn about the Ford Major, launched in 1945 with the first factory-fitted diesel engine, as well as the smaller Dexta models and the groundbreaking 1000 series. These tractors incorporated technological advancements that shaped the Ford tractor through 1991 and continue to be appreciated today. This is a must-read for tractor enthusiasts and agricultural history buffs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445677652
• ISBN13: 9781445677651
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 9.1"