Tue June 08, 2010
Lincoln Automatic Lubrication System Offered for John Deere Articulated Dump Trucks
Lincoln has introduced automatic lubrication systems for the John Deere 350D and 400D series articulating dump trucks. Working in collaboration with John Deere engineering, these systems were designed to meet Deere’s standards for location, mounting and protection....
Josh Funk - AP BUSINESS WRITER - Thu May 20, 2010
Deere 2Q Profit Rises on Improving Equipment Sales
Deere & Co. said May 19 that its second-quarter profit jumped 16 percent as sales of farm and construction equipment improved, so the maker of iconic green and yellow machinery raised its outlook for the second time this year....
Sat March 27, 2010
John Deere Recalls Workers to Dubuque, Davenport Plants
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Deere & Co. is recalling 117 workers at its plants in Dubuque and Davenport as market conditions in its construction and forestry divisions improve. The Moline, Ill.-based farm equipment maker in February boosted its outlook for 2010 after an unexpected increase in agricultural orders helped drive first-quarter profit 19 percent higher....
Fri December 25, 2009
Customers Test Drive New John Deere Equipment
Nortrax held a Dig, Dine & Drive event Dec. 3 in Polk City, Fla. The event kicked off with a presentation on Tier 4 emission standards by John Deere’s Vice President of Service Bill Pyles. The “Dig” portion of the event followed with demonstrations of the new John Deere 672GP motorgrader, 410J tractor loader backhoe, 644K loader, 350D excavator, the 750J dozer and the 764 High Speed dozerAfter enjoying a barbeque lunch, guests then had opportunities to test drive several John Deere pieces of equipment, including the John Deere 764 High Speed dozer, GP series motorgraders, TMC backhoes, K Series loaders, 250 D2 articulated truck, 190 rubber-tired excavator and compaction and milling equipment....
Wed December 23, 2009
John Deere Power Systems Announces Generator Drive iT4 Power Ratings at POWER-GEN International
John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) introduced its generator drive prime power Interim Tier IV power ratings for diesel engines above 174 hp (130 kW) at POWER-GEN International 2009, Dec. 8 to 10 in Las Vegas....
Tue December 22, 2009
Deere Board Elects CEO Allen As Chairman
MOLINE, Ill. (AP) Deere & Co.’s, board of directors has elected CEO Samuel R. Allen as chairman of the board. Allen will succeed Chairman and former CEO Robert W. Lane, whose term expires Feb. 24....
Wed November 25, 2009
Deere Dozer Fetches $37K in Minnesota
Cat Auction Services held a liquidation auction Nov. 18 in Harris, Minn. The sale featured equipment from Arcon Construction, a contractor who is retiring after 59 years in the business. ...
Fri November 20, 2009
Deere Series II ADTs Feature Onboard Weighing System
John Deere’s four new Series II articulated dump trucks (ADTs), feature onboard weighing systems, tire pressure monitoring systems, and a host of control and cab changes designed to enhance comfort and productivity....
Wed November 18, 2009
Deere’s Ultimate Skid Steer Smackdown Takes a ’D-Tour’
The Ultimate Skid Steer Smackdown takes a “D-Tour” with the launch of John Deere’s new D-Series skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs), including stops at trade shows and real job sites....
Fri October 09, 2009
John Deere Dedicated to Emissions Solutions on All Fronts
John Deere Construction & Forestry is committed to partnering with its customers to provide solutions to their fleet emissions challenges, according to the manufacturer. This commitment is well under way, with wide-ranging information resources available on the Web, fleet emissions training for customers, electrification/hybrid research and development, as well as a choice of technology path for Interim Tier IV (iT4) and work on the options to help owners meet Final Tier IV (fT4)....
