The Allis-Chalmers Story

by Charles H. Wendel

The signature orange of Allis-Chalmers tractors symbolizes

the reliability and innovation of the company, its sales

methods and its products. Today, tractor and farming

equipment enthusiasts continue to be fascinated by

Allis-Chalmers and the history behind its success. This

remarkable pictorial history leads them through 150 years of

tractor and farm equipment production from one of the top

names in the industry.

This tour through Allis Chalmers history begins with the

founding of Gate Iron Works in 1842, and ends with the final

Deutz-Allis merger in 1985. All Allis-Chalmers equipment

produced within that period is featured in over 1,500 detailed

photos and captions. The book also covers the firms absorbed

by Allis through their history including Advance-Rumely,

Monarch, and LaCrosse.

? Over 1,500 detailed photos of all Allis-Chalmers equipment

372 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1988

About the author

Charles H. Wendel