Advances that helped the introduction of steam-powered cars and that could be adopted for steam tractors included using paraffin instead of coal to heat the water. The liquid fuel needed less space ...

POWELL — Steam-engine tractors had a relatively short lifespan in terms of the length of time they were in use on American farms. But steam engines still live on in farm lore and in the hearts of many ...

Anderson and his recently completed 150 steam engine pulled four other steam tractors up a 15-percent grade with no problem. The 150 Case was built back in the early 1900s. Less than 10 were made and ...

Passing on a two-lane road can be a harrowing experience, even without oncoming traffic. Passing in a 21-ton machine that only makes an estimated 16 horsepower is another matter entirely, but ...

When Dallastown’s Wilfred F. Markey Jr. died at age 89 in 2016, his obituary told about the well-known trucking company that he built starting in the 1950s. But a good chunk of the obituary told of ...

While modern tractors boast space-age technology, air-conditioned cabs and incredible power, steam-powered tractors built over a century ago can still capture hearts. A group of volunteers in northern ...

A treasure trove of vintage tractors and steam engines collected by two enthusiasts has sold for a massive £1.5million. John Keeley and his wife May amassed the hoard of rusty machines on their farm ...