Book: The Modern Gas Tractor : Its Construction, Utility, Operation and Repair,, 1918
Scope and Contents
This series includes general items on farm machinery and farming methods. Materials include a notebook with notes on tractor dealers, repair handbooks, balance sheets, technical and service manuals, parts catalogs, operating instructions, photographs and scrapbooks, magazines and newsletters, farm equipment directories, several issues of The Tractor Field Book and VHS tapes. There are also books on tractor and agricultural history, and different types of engines. Additional materials include Caterpillar publications.
Dates
- 1918
Creator
- Page, Victor W. (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Open for research. All requests to access materials must be made in advance by contacting the Research Library staff.
Extent
From the Collection: 31.58 Cubic Feet (25 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
"A practical treatise covering every branch of up-to-date gas tractor engineering, driving and maintenance in a non-technical manner. Considers fully all types of power plants and their components, methods of drive and speed changing mechanisms. Describes design and construction of all parts, their installation and adjustment, as well as practical application of tractors in the field."--T.p.
Edition
Third edition, revised and enlarged
Creator
- Page, Victor W. (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Ventura County Repository