How fast was a steam-driven tractor? Where are crawler tractors used? How many engines did the Doe Triple-D tractor have? The answers to these questions, more than 400 pictures and 130 different types are presented in this book together with photos, profiles, background information, proportions and much else. Since their invention about 100 years ago tractors have been further developed and adapted to fit the needs. There are true giants, military vehicles and special types like the Talus
MB-H, a tractor which can be used in water up to a depth of 2.5 m, and many more tractors. There is lots of exciting information. Did you know that pumpkin harvesters can process up to 3 millions of pumpkins in only 3 weeks and that modern tractors have sound-insulated driver’s cabs, joysticks and computer monitors? Have fun!
This book is suitable for readers between 6 and 10 years of age.