Pictures and text chronicle this vastly popular series of general-purpose tractors with hard-to-find information on design and development of the models, serial numbers, codes, and production numbers.

The authors chronicle changes and improvements and provide hard-to-find information on design and development of the models, serial numbers, codes, production numbers, and anything else an F series enthusiast could want to know. Indispensable to anyone restoring a Farmall F series tractor, the book also provides a clear and fascinating picture of an icon of agricultural history and the machinery of Americana.

The stock market crashed and the countrys fields turned to dust, and the tractor, that workhorse of American agriculture, was one more casualty. But in the face of disaster, International Harvester kept improving on its successful Farmall tractor and finally arrived at the F series, which includes some of the finest and best-loved tractors of all time.

These are the tractors that pulled American farmers out of the Great Depression. Archival and modern color photographs and detailed text follow the series from the F-12, F-14, and the vastly popular F-20 that replaced the Farmall Regular to huge machines like the F-30, which was better-suited to breaking the Great Plains.

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: General Information

Chapter 2: F-Series Finishes

Chapter 3: Farmall Regular

Chapter 4: Farmall F-30

Chapter 5: Farmall F-20

Chapter 6: F-12 and F-14

Chapter 7: Standard Tractors

Appendices

            Appendix I: Information and Materials Source List

            Appendix II: Paint Formulas

            Appendix III: Tractor Specs

Bibliography

Index

Oscar H. Will III is an accomplished writer and photographer when it comes to International Harvesters. He wrote the book Payline: International Harvester’s Construction Equipment and his articles have appeared in many IH magazines, including Red Power. He lives in Scranton, Kansas, with his wife.

 

Todd Markle has always been an International Harvester fan. His family owned a dealership, where he worked from grade school up until 1993. He is a member of the IH collectors club, as well as the Nittany Antique Machinery Association of central Pennsylvania. He lives in Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, with his wife and son. This is his first book.

 

These are the tractors that pulled American farmers out of the Great Depression. Archival and color photographs and detailed text follow the series from the F-12, F-14, and vastly popular F-20 that replaced the Farmall Regular to huge machines like the F-30, better-suited to breaking the Great Plains. The authors chronicle changes and improvements and provide hard-to-find information on design and development of the models, serial numbers, codes, production numbers, and anything else an F series enthusiast--or restorer--could want to know.

The stock market crashed and the country’s fields turned to dust, and the tractor, that workhorse of American agriculture, was one more casualty. But in the face of disaster, International Harvester kept improving on its successful Farmall tractor and finally arrived at the F series, which include some of the finest and best-loved tractors of all time. These are the tractors that pulled American farmers out of the Great Depression. Archival and modern vivid color photographs and detailed text follow the series from the Regular, F-12, F-14, and the vastly popular F-20 that replaced the Farmall Regular to huge machines like the F-30, which was better-suited to breaking the Great Plains. Standard tractors, including the 12- and 14-series, 10-20, and W-30, are also included in this book.

The specifications and standards IH used to create these iron workhorses are detailed so any enthusiast who wants to know everything about the Regular, F Series, and Standard tractors as they rolled off the assembly line are available here. The authors chronicle changes and improvements and provide hard-to-find information on design and development of the models, serial numbers, codes, production numbers, and anything else an F series, Regular, or Standard enthusiast could want to know. Indispensable to anyone restoring a Farmall Regular or F series tractor, Original Farmall Regular and F Series also provides a clear and fascinating picture of an icon of agricultural history.

Many tractor enthusiasts love restoring their tractors to the original “off the assembly line” condition. It can be a daunting task to make sure that every part, decal, and color is correct for the year and model. Original Farmall Regular and F Series provides the information one needs to restore a Regular, F Series, or Standard tractor to its original fresh-from-the-factory state. Information such as engine codes, serial numbers, wheels, transmission, and drive systems are included. The models featured in this book are:

Farmall Regular

Farmall F-30

Farmall F-20

Farmall F-12

Farmall F-14

Standard 12- and 14-Series

Standard 10-20 Gear Drive Tractor

Standard 15-30 and 22-36 Gear Drive Tractors

Standard W-30

Standard WA-40, WK-40, W-40, and WD-40 Tractors

 

This book also features decal placement, instructions for factory paint and finish of individual parts, and much more.

Publisher: MBI Publishing Company
Imprint: Voyageur Press
Distributor: MBI Publishing Company
Publication Date: 01-15-2008
Pages: 128
Measurements: 10.63in X 8.25in X 1.81lb