The range of manufacturers is surprisingly wide, including: Case, Claas, Deutz-Fahr, International Harvester, John Deere, Laverda, Massey Ferguson, New Holland, Ransomes, Sampo and Wintersteiger.Some of the manufacturers have several models shown, with Claas particularly well represented.Each of the photographs has a full right-hand page. Opposite it is a concise text that describes the model's attributes and gives details of its range.The author describes the company ownership as well as country of assembly or manufacture.Cut-away diagrams showing the layouts of the three main combine types supported by a glossary of technical terms make this the ideal book for a novice enthusiast.