How Many Tractors You Can Identify from an Image?

Can you tell a John Deere apart from a New Holland, or a Caterpillar from a Kubota? Are you able to figure out a tractor's year, model, and horsepower just by looking at a picture? If yes, you might be ready to take this quiz!

The invention of the tractor transformed not just farming, but also society and the economy as a whole. Before these machines became common, farmers relied on horses and mules for plowing and harvesting. This process was slow, required a lot of labor, and was costly.

When gas-powered tractors emerged in the early 20th century, America was ready for change. A century earlier, England had experienced the Industrial Revolution, and the U.S. was shifting from rural living to urban life starting in the mid- to late-1800s.

However, many farms still needed attention, and people still had to grow food, so plenty of folks continued farming like their ancestors. With tractors becoming more popular, fewer workers were needed on farms. From 1900 to 1950, tractor production skyrocketed from 2,000 units to over half a million, greatly improving farming efficiency. This allowed more people to work in factories, boosting the economy and lowering food prices nationwide.

Do you think you can spot different tractors just by looking quickly? Take our quiz to see how you do!