When most people hear the name Lamborghini, they immediately think of sleek, high-performance sports cars roaring down the highways of Europe. Yet, what many don’t realize is that the iconic Italian brand also has deep roots in agriculture. That’s right—Lamborghini’s story began with tractors, not cars. Join us on a journey through the riveting history...
The Lanz HL tractor, a remarkable engineering feat, stands as the pioneering symbol of German agricultural machinery. Developed in the early 20th century by Heinrich Lanz AG in Mannheim, the Lanz HL tractor revolutionized farming practices, establishing Germany’s reputation in the global agricultural industry. This comprehensive guide delves into the history, features, and legacy of...
The vast, fertile fields of America’s heartland once hosted an epic showdown between two agricultural giants: John Deere and Ford. This fierce competition, known as the “Tractor War,” unfolded during the early to mid-20th century and significantly shaped the future of farming technology in the United States. The Birth of Mechanized Farming In the early...
In 1892, John Froelich created the very first tractor in a small village in Clayton County, northeast Iowa. This invention, the first successful gas-powered motor capable of driving both forward and backward, laid the foundation for modern agricultural machinery. Before tractors, farmers faced immense labor with steam-powered engines to thresh wheat by hand. These engines...
