Ford 2000 Industrial Tractor: Sustainable Farming Legacy
Mechanization's Early Steps: Efficiency and its Unseen Costs The Ford 2000 tractor, a stalwart of mid-20th-century agriculture, revolutionized farming efficiency. Larger fuel tanks reduced refueling stops, improved hydraulics streamlined tasks, and power steering minimized operator fatigue. This increased productivity was a boon for farmers, allowing them to cultivate more land in less time. However, this efficiency came at a cost: increased fuel consumption and, consequently, higher greenhouse gas emissions. How did the increased productivity compare to the environmental impact?...