Title: steam tractors
Product review: This book has a detailed illustrated overview of steam-powered tractors. Used in farming, mining, and construction, these contraptions filled the job before Diesels and Gasoline engines took over.Profiles in the book include line drawings, manufacturers, specs, and types of uses. The book is invaluable to any collector that has one in good enough condition to restore.The downfall of these engines were that hardwater, and consistent fuel to power the boiler took their toll.The grace of the USA is that people will expend herculean effort to develop or maintain equipment that is geared towards 'saving' labor, no matter how minute or futile the effort. Fortunately, the steam tractor evolved into Semi Tractors and trailers, and modern locomotives.
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