The Allis-Chalmers Story (Crestline Series)

About this book

A Rich History With their signature orange paint Allis-Chalmers machines have always been unmistakable. As symbols of reliability and innovation they have long been a favorite of the working farmer and the farming equipment enthusiast. With the help of more than 1 500 photos and illustrations accomplished author C.H. Wendel tells the tale of this great company in The Allis-Chalmers Story. This pictorial tour through history begins with the founding of the Gate Iron Works in 1842 and ends with the Deutz-Allis merger in 1985. Included are information and photos for all the equipment the company produced during that period including equipment from Advance-Rumely Monarch and LaCrosse.