The Complete Book of Tractors & Trucks: An Illustrated Guide to Agricultural Machines and Commercial Trucking Vehicles

John Carroll; Peter J. Davies

ISBN 10: 1843096897 / ISBN 13: 9781843096894

Published by Hermes House, 2002

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Synopsis:

An illustrated A-Z catalogue of all the major manufacturers around the world A complete history of tractors and trucks, tracing their evolution from the early pioneers to today's state-of-the-art farming and road machines The ultimate book for the heavy-vehicle enthusiast, with informative, authoritative and highly engaging text, and an extensive collection of full-colour and archival photographs showing tractors and trucks at work on the land and on the road Features tractors, farm machinery, military vehicles, general load carriers and dump trucks, and includes historical examples and as lesser-known makes and manufacturers The definitive illustrated guide and identifier for agricultural machines and commercial trucking vehicles - packed with over 1500 photographs This is an illustrated A-Z guide to all the major tractor and truck manufacturers around the world. It offers a comprehensive history of tractors and trucks, tracing their evolution from the early pioneers to today's state-of-the-art farming and road machines. It features tractors, farm machinery, military vehicles, general load carriers and dump trucks, and includes historical examples and many lesser-known makes. From farming and cultivation to road transportation and furniture removal, tractors and trucks perform a huge variety of tasks. This magnificent encyclopedia charts the complete evolution of these vehicles and features extensive A-Z guides to each manufacturer. All of the most successful makes are included, each including a history of the company and the decisions that shaped their successes or failures. This definitive reference book has been written by two transport enthusiasts, and with its highly engaging text as well as over 1,500 stunning photographs, it is an exciting reference source for everyone who has an interest in farming and trucking.

About the Author: Peter J. Davies has had a lifelong passion for trucks, beginning with a 29-year career in the marketing department of Bedford, General Motors' UK truck division. He has since been a regular contributor to a number of leading transport magazines as well as writing several books on trucks and illustrating book jackets and calendars depicting historic trucks. He has been president of the Commercial Vehicle & Road Transport Club, the leading UK club for truck enthusiasts, and he founded the annual Classic Commercial Motor Show. He owns a number of old trucks, including an AEC Mammoth Major eight wheeler and a rare Maudslay Meritor eight wheeler, and has been truck consultant to a major die-cast model manufacturer. John Carroll has been fascinated by tractors and vintage vehicles for many years. He is a full-time motoring journalist and photographer who regularly contributes to various enthusiast magazines, such as the American Jp magazine, and two British four-wheel drive publications, Land Rover World and Off Road & 4 Wheel Drive. John has written a number of books on all aspects of transport.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Complete Book of Tractors & Trucks: An ...
Publisher: Hermes House
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: acceptable