The Tractor Book

From the earliest steam-powered experiments of the nineteenth century to the GPS-guided, climate-controlled agricultural machines that can plant and harvest thousands of acres with minimal human intervention, the tractor transformed farming — and in transforming farming, it transformed human civilisation. DK’s The Tractor Book tells the complete story of this transformation in the comprehensive, visually spectacular format that only DK can achieve.

Over two hundred tractors are profiled, from the pioneering models that replaced horse-drawn equipment through the golden age of agricultural mechanisation, the engineering innovations of the postwar period, and the cutting-edge precision agriculture machines of today. Each profile combines detailed photography, technical specification, and the story of the manufacturer and the era that produced it.

The ultimate gift for any farming enthusiast or machinery lover — and a fascinating read for anyone interested in the technology that feeds the world. Published by DK.