POWELL, Wyo. (AP) - 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the late 1800s, farmers on Delmarva began a transition from horse-drawn implements to a new innovation in a fast-evolving industrial age. That new invention was the steam-powered tractor, which was ...

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 ...

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

Take a step back in time via the Riverbend Steam and Gas Association's 48th annual antique tractor and steam engine show Thursday-Saturday, July 14-16. The show features a large variety of vintage ...