Allis-Chalmers

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Allis-Chalmers Farm Equipment 1914-1985

Get a rare inside look at one of America’s most historic farm companies in this book from ASAE. Author Norm Swinford combines his love of Allis-Chalmers products and over 30 years experience with the company to produce this complete history of Allis-Chalmers farm equipment. Discover why the tractor color changed from dark green to Persian orange; explore the fascinating prototypes and experimental machines that were never produced, but illustrates the innovative capability of company engineers, and find many more intriguing stories. With 384 pages, almost 900 photos (over 250 in full color), more than 100 tables, and very insightful text, this book becomes the essential A-C source book. If you love Allis-Chalmers tractors or just like farm machinery nostalgia, this book will provide enjoyment for years to come. 384 pages, 8 1/2 x 11 inches, hardbound.
ORDER NO. H1394
Member $35.75 List $39.95


A Guide to Allis-Chalmers Farm Tractors
For more than 80 years, farmers and admirers have seen A-C farm tractors working in the fields. But field performance is just a fraction of the story of these venerable machines, as you will find out in this 120-page book by Norm Swinford. Settle into this photo-packed guide and you will follow all the models from 1914 to 1985. The fits and the starts, the headaches and the wrong turns, the strokes of genius and the engineering victories – they are all here. The serious collector will love the 11-page appendix with Nebraska results, paint colors, and serial numbers. An especially interesting chapter is “Tractor Performance and Testing.” Another unique section of the book is “Math Your Tractor Understands.” This part explains the calculation of horsepower and other characteristics. Over 250 black-and-white photos. 120 pages, 11 X 8 1/2 inches, softbound.
ORDER NO. H1296
Member $11.95 List $14.95