This illustrated work covers the stories of five British engineering companies that produced successful ranges of agricultural, earthmoving or construction machinery. County, Doe, Chaseside, Muir-Hill, Matbro and Bray all made extensive use of the Ford tractor skid unit as a basis for their machines and they pioneered the development of the four-wheel drive agricultural tractor in Britain. Stuart Gibbard gives details of all the main models and machines of these manufacturers. He chronicles the fortunes of the firms from ...
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This illustrated work covers the stories of five British engineering companies that produced successful ranges of agricultural, earthmoving or construction machinery. County, Doe, Chaseside, Muir-Hill, Matbro and Bray all made extensive use of the Ford tractor skid unit as a basis for their machines and they pioneered the development of the four-wheel drive agricultural tractor in Britain. Stuart Gibbard gives details of all the main models and machines of these manufacturers. He chronicles the fortunes of the firms from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day and discusses many of the personalities involved.
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Very Good Condition. 9780852363089. Farm tractors Great Britain History. VG+ 2003 reprint hardback, laminated boards, many photos throughout. Minor bump to base of spine only, bright and unmarked. Size: 29cm. 286 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Automobiles & Vehicles; Farm tractors Great Britain History; ISBN: 0852363087. ISBN/EAN: 9780852363089. Dewey Code: 629.225. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 092515.
