An American, Jerome Increase Case, started the Case Corporation and produced the first Case Tractors in 1847. Jerome Case was born into a NY State farming family and from a young age he was interested in reading farming and tractor magazines especially the “Genessee Farmer” where he read about a machine that could cut wheat without people needing to use their hands to aid it. He developed an interest in agriculture at that point.

In 1999 the Case Corporation merged with the New Holland Company forming CNH Global Company. The name Case lives on in two brands, Case CE (Construction Equipment) and Case IH (International Harvester).  The CNH Global Company is the biggest producer of construction equipment in the world and the 2nd biggest producer of agricultural equipment in the world.

Case started out by selling threshing machines. In 1869 the Case Corporation launched their first portable steam engine. The first engine built was one moved around by horses. This engine was capable of powering wheat threshers. The engine is now on display in the Smithsonian Museum, located in Washington.  The engine was entered into the Paris Exposition competition and the company won 1st place.  This was the first thresher sent abroad by the Case company and was the first of 1000s that would later be exported internationally. The next big idea for the Case Company was the production of a traction engine that was self propelled.

In 1890 the Case Corporation extended into South America opening a factory in Argentina.

The founder of the Case Company, Jerome Increase Case, died in 1891 at the age of seventy-two. By this time the company made portable steam engines to power the thresh ring machines and also a traction engine that was powered by steam.

The Case Company went on to be one of the most renowned engine builders of Northern America. The engines they made ranged in size from nine HP to one hundred and ten HP. The Case Corporation went on to make engines with a horsepower of 150 and some of these engines had cabs on them.

In 1895, the Case Company began to produce gasoline engines and in 1904 the company sold their first gasoline tractor. Case at this time developed a wide line of products: threshers, binders, graders, water tanks, plows, buggies, and even automobiles.

In 1927 the Case Company ceased building its legendary steam engines.  In 1928, another name change came for the company, this time as the  J I Case Company.  By 1929, Case had expanded to Australia, Mexico, Sweden and other countries. Also that year, the company produced its first crawler tractor. During 1935, Case tested the first WD-40, a diesel tractor in Nebraska. S and V tractors were introduced in 1940.

In 1947 Case opened a factory in Don caster, United Kingdom. By 1958, the International Harvester company was selling the Model 560 tractor, at that time considered by many farmers to be the latest in farming technology. For the next 31 years, the company went through more globalization, becoming a well-known company in the agricultural markets of Australia, Japan and other places. Many other companies joined Case during this period.

The Case tractors are still very popular today and there are many companies that deal in the sale of Case tractors and Case tractor parts. There are also many websites concerned with the buying and selling of used Case farm tractors.

When buying any kind of farming machinery, whether it is a brand new piece of equipment or a second hand one, it is a good idea to make sure there are tractor repair Tractor Manuals or tractor parts Tractor Manuals which offer help and instructions on how to find the right parts for the job and how to service and repair the equipment.  This is for a number of reasons

First, and in particular with older or more vintage tractor pieces of farming machinery, the machinery may break down and it can prove very challenging to get new parts and attachments for it. But with the help of tractor parts of tractor repair Tractor Manuals you can find the right components for your tractor and attempt to repair the trouble yourself, thus reducing costly bills and also expensive parts.  For many simpler jobs, doing the work yourself may be quicker than arranging an appointment to have a tractor technician perform maintenance or repairs. The farm TractorManuals will guide you through the repairs step-by-step by the use of photos, illustrated diagrams, fits, timing and tolerances avoiding any dangers or problems. Even if you choose to have the repair done by a dealer, the tractor repair Tractor Manuals will help you decide what work must be done and ensures that no unnecessary work is carried out by the dealer.

If you do not get the farm Tractor Manuals with the machinery you have purchased, there are plenty of places online from which you can find out information on how to acquire tractor repair Tractor Manuals. Original Tractor Manuals can often be found on eBay, by looking for the make and model name of a particular tractor and then browsing the results. You can also look for Tractor Manuals at tractor dealerships.

Secondly, tractor parts Tractor Manuals are essential, not only for repairing the machinery should it become damaged or malfunction, but also for checking out that you are using the machinery in the right manner and you are not putting yourself or anyone else in danger while operating it. Using equipment in the right way ensures that you do not breach health and safety issues.

Thirdly, you should always read the tractor parts Tractor Manuals when you are attaching extra parts to your tractor. Attaching the parts incorrectly can cause a complete vehicle break down and even harm to those that are operating it as well as those that are working around it.

Finally, when using a tractor or any kind of heavy machinery you must always ensure that you read the farm Tractor Manuals to make sure that you have the proper training to be able to operate the piece of equipment. One of the main causes of accidents within the farming industry is by those that do not know how to operate the equipment that they are operating.  Tractor operators Tractor Manuals or owner Tractor Manuals were provided by the manufacturer to the customer who bought the tractor, and outline general information about the operation, capabilities, and basic maintenance information you need to ensure the longevity of your farm tractor. This Tractor Manuals can be compared to the Tractor Manuals you receive in the glove box of a new car.  Here are some items you should find in the owners Tractor Manuals: maintenance schedule, specifications, location of lubricant points, fluid check dipsticks and instructions on cleaning air and fuel filters.

The first ever tractor sale was recorded in 1897 and this was constructed by Hornsby-Ackroyd and was a safety oil patented traction engine, powered for optimum usage. The most successful commercial design that was sold was manufactured by Ivel and was a three-wheeled tractor in 1902. It is tractors such as these and also descendants of these that are better-known as vintage farm tractors and have now become somewhat of a collector’s item for farm tractor fanatics.

The farm tractor as we recognize it nowadays has a story that is full but also challenging with many of the most common types of these types of farm equipment not popular back in the days that they were first produced.

Every design of new and used farm tractors that we see nowadays has evolved over the years to make them bigger and better and although these antique farm tractors are considered an investment, they do not have the same convenience factor as the new types that are around today.

The gasoline models of the farm tractor came about in the early 1900’s and were connected with great antique farm tractors brands such as Bedford and Ford. They became more affordable and therefore more readily available for the farmers of this time and before very long, Ford or rather Ford son had seventy-seven per cent of the United States farm tractor market.

Nowadays the farm tractor is viewed an essential tool for any type of farmer and also anyone with a large amount of land. You can now get new and used farm tractors for any purpose, from cutting the lawn to digging a hole.

Although vintage farm tractors or second hand farm tractors have some form of appeal to them, it is seen to be much desirable in today’s society to purchase a brand new version as this brings with it numerous advantages. One benefit is the numerous new attachments that can be added making it a versatile tool that can perform any task.