Wed November 15, 2017
John Deere Opens Regional Parts Distribution Center in Miami
The new John Deere Worldwide Parts Services Regional Distribution Center (RDC) is officially open in south Florida. The 115,000-sq.-ft. facility in Miami will serve all Latin America countries, except Brazil, Argentina and Mexico, which currently have in-country RDC locations....
Wed November 15, 2017
Murphy Tractor Welcomes Customers to Demo Event
Murphy Tractor & Equipment held a demonstration event at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Tallmadge, Ohio, on Oct. 24 to 26. The demonstration was conducted to introduce the new John Deere 345G LC reduced tail swing excavator and showcase a variety of other John Deere machines....
Mon November 06, 2017
AEM Announces 2018 Officers, New Directors
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces its 2018 officers as well as directors elected to the AEM Board of Directors and AG and CE Sector Boards at its recent annual business meeting....
Thu October 26, 2017
John Deere Strengthens Durability of Planetary Augers
Expanding its lineup of reliable and durable Worksite Pro attachments, John Deere is introducing upgrades to its planetary auger models. The new PA15B and PA30B augers are designed for longer product life to better meet customer needs and application uses....
Thu October 12, 2017
John Deere Adds SmartGrade Capabilities to 650K Crawler Dozer, Expands Track Configurations on Multiple Models
John Deere SmartGrade is now available on the 650K crawler dozer, joining the 700K, 750K and 850K models equipped with the technology. The integrated Topcon 3D-MC2 Grade Control System improves job site accuracy and work quality — delivering precise grading performance while eliminating vulnerable external masts and cables....
Tue October 10, 2017
EquipmentWatch Introduces First Annual Lowest Cost of Ownership Awards
EquipmentWatch, the world's leader in data, software, and insights for the heavy equipment industry, announced the nominees for the first annual Lowest Cost of Ownership Awards. The Lowest Cost of Ownership Awards are the industry's only accolade of its kind, based on empirical data regarding the long-term cost of heavy equipment....
Fri October 06, 2017
Deere Expands Hurricane Relief Support With $1M Donation to Habitat for Humanity
Deere & Company will make a $1 million cash donation to support Habitat Hammers Back, a long-term recovery initiative organized by Habitat for Humanity International to help repair and rebuild communities ravaged by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria....
Megan Wild - Wed September 27, 2017
John Deere Foundation Remembers Its Roots When Giving Aid
John Deere was one of the most influential blacksmiths and inventors of 19th-century America. His breakthrough invention, the self-scouring steel plow, is the tool that helped reshape the American Midwest from a muddy clump of territories into the nation's breadbasket....
Thu September 21, 2017
John Deere Adds Power-Angle-Tilt Blade to 950K Crawler Dozer, Making it Largest PAT Machine in North America
After a successful showing at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017, the John Deere 950K PAT Crawler Dozer is now officially available at dealers across North America. This production-class crawler dozer is designed and manufactured by John Deere in Dubuque, Iowa, and is built specifically for customers looking for a machine that will excel in applications from mass excavation to fine grading....
Tue September 05, 2017
Nonprofits Use Equipment for Annual Beautification Project
Heavy Equipment Response Coalition, a nonprofit providing resources for disaster mitigation, response, and recovery, assisted nonprofit Life Remodeled in its annual project to beautify Detroit. Aided by heavy equipment, 11,000 volunteers cleaned up 300 blocks around Detroit's Central High School and Durfee buildings over six days....
