1930s Tractors: Farmall & Thieman Innovation
The Iron Horses of the Dust Bowl Era The 1930s, a decade etched in the American consciousness by the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, witnessed a pivotal shift in agriculture. The tractor, once a novelty, became an indispensable tool for survival. This article examines two key players in this agricultural revolution: International Harvester's (IHC) Farmall and the less-known Thieman Tractor Company. Their contrasting approaches to design and production reveal fascinating insights into the challenges and innovations of the era....