Seventy Years of Garden Machinery

Discover America's rural history (and what may be lying out in your yard or shed) through the machinery that's been used in gardens over the years! Here is a unique handbook for anyone who owns, works with, or appreciates garden machinery. Brian Bell, machinery enthusiast and collector, reveals the secrets held in the machines of decades gone by. Whether you are thinking about fixing up a family heirloom or wanting to repair something you bought at an estate sale, here are simple instructions for maintaining and using a variety of machines: *Two-wheel garden tractors *Ride-on tractors *Ploughs, cultivators, and hoes *Sowing, spreading, and spraying machines *Lawn mowers and motor scythes *Saws, trucks, and other equipment *And more. This book contains an easy-to-understand, chronological explanation of the different types of machinery used to maintain gardens and other plots of land. Whether the machinery is meant to be used to neaten up an estate, an allotment, nurseries, or even just a large garden, you'll find information here. Bell features the companies involved in the manufacturing of these types of machines. The book's listing is in alphabetical order, which makes it easy to identify a specific type of machine you might be searching for. Garden machinery can be a topic that's quite difficult to understand. There are so many things that go into these little machines, and all of them have separate functions which need to be understood properly. Not knowing how to properly use or even store one of these machines can leave you in a dangerous situation. Garden machinery can cause major injuries if not operated efficiently and in a safe manner. Having knowledge about a machine you own or even one similar to yours can save you all the hassle. This book answers all the questions you may have about any intricate details involved in using garden machinery, and the solutions will save you from having a major issue in the future.