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<b><i>The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors</i> explores the range of iconic "green tractors" with which Illinois-based John Deere has become one of the world's most recognizable brands.</b><br><br> Part of Motorbooks' Complete Book series, this fact-packed volume takes you through <b>dozens of John Deere farm models</b>, beginning with the 1892 Waterloo Boy and ending with the game-changing New Generation and Generation II lines. With selected text from <i>The Bigger Book of John Deere</i> by <b>late legendary Deere historian Don Macmillan</b>, this book details <b>year-to-year model changes </b>within each series and offers <b>comprehensive specs charts compiled by Deere authority John Dietz</b>.<br><br> In addition to the <b>Waterloo Boy</b>, you'll witness the entire 40-plus years of <b>two-cylinder “Johnny Poppers,” </b>from the 1924 <b>Model D</b> through the<b> 830 Series </b>models in 1960, and the styled tractors of the prewar and postwar years. Also featured heavily are the groundbreaking <b>New Generation tractors</b> launched to much fanfare in 1960 and their successors, the <b>New Generation II</b> lineup with their Sound-Gard cabs. Standard, row-crop, orchard, and even a selection of <b>experimental models</b>…they're all here. In addition, you'll find coverage of John Deere’s rich international heritage, with tractors produced in Spain, Germany, and Australia.<br><br> Illustrated with <b>incredible color photography</b> and <b>period advertising</b>, <i>The Complete Book of Classic John Deere Tractors </i>is<i></i>an essential edition for the library of any Deere fanatic.