The signature orange of Allis-Chalmers tractors symbolizes the reliability and innovation of the company, its sales methods and its products. Today, tractor and farming equipment enthusiasts continue to be fascinated by Allis-Chalmers and the history behind its success. This remarkable pictorial history leads them through 150 years of tractor and farm equipment production from one of the top names in the industry.This tour through Allis Chalmers history begins with the founding of Gate Iron Works in 1842, and ends with the final Deutz-Allis merger in 1985. All Allis-Chalmers equipment produced within that period is featured in over 1,500 detailed photos and captions. The book also covers the firms absorbed by Allis through their history including Advance-Rumely, Monarch, and LaCrosse.·.