The Machines That Built America (2021)

S1E1 Tractor Revolution

Set in the 1870s, the labor of harvesting crops is arduous and physically demanding, with farmers trudging long distances behind horse-drawn plows to feed the nation. Amidst this struggle, a group of competitive visionaries emerges, determined to revolutionize agriculture with the invention of the tractor, a machine that will leave an indelible mark on farming. Their intense rivalry drives them to innovate, ultimately leading to the creation of legendary brands such as Caterpillar, John Deere, and Ford, and tapping into a market valued at an astounding $75 billion today.