This guide to tractor books is only as good as the input contributed by the people who purchase, read, and use the books. If you've got a book that isn't listed here, let me know what you think of it, good, bad, or anything in between. History books, shop references, if it is about an old tractor let us all know about the book.

A word of caution. The ratings of this guide are meant only as an indication and represent the reviewer's opinion. E-mail links are provided so you can contact the author or reviewer for more specific information on a particular book. As we have heard before, "Your mileage may vary."

Rating system
0 = save your money
1 = of questionable value
2 = a basic book with a broad overview
3 = a good reference book
4 = very good book with details, background, good pictures
5 = highly recommended, should be on your shelf

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Sources of tractor books
General (all makes)
Shop and repair manuals
Steam power
Crawlers (Caterpillar, Holt, Best, Cletrac)
Allis-Chalmers
Case
Ferguson
Ford
International Harvester
John Deere
Massey-Harris
Minneapolis-Moline
Oliver
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