International Harvester Tractors: Sustainable Farming Impact

The rumble of an International Harvester (IH) tractor—a sound synonymous with American agricultural history—tells a complex story. It's a narrative interwoven with ingenious inventions, fluctuating fuel consumption, and the enduring question of their true contribution to sustainable farming. This isn't simply a historical recounting; we'll delve into how IH tractors reshaped agriculture, exploring both their triumphs and their environmental consequences. We'll trace their evolution, examining fuel efficiency across different models and the ongoing legacy of Case IH, the entity that inherited IH's complex environmental responsibility....

March 28, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Deanna Fisher