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Fri November 10, 2006

Deere Construction, Forestry Division Marks 50th Year

It was 50 years ago when John Deere created its Industrial Equipment Division to provide a springboard for the company to enter the construction and forestry market. Today, the John Deere Construction & Forestry Division — so named in 2000 — distributes its construction, forestry and work site products through a network of more than 1,300 dealers worldwide....

Sat September 30, 2006

Deere’s 300 Series Boasts More Than 100 Improvements

With a unified design and more than 100 improvements, John Deere’s 300 Series skid steers are more productive and more reliable than ever before. “Every feature of the new 300 Series was designed with productivity, uptime and operating cost in mind,” said Larry Foster, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division....

Fri October 13, 2006

Kyle Conti Construction Deere Hunts at JESCO for Iron

JESCO Inc. recently assisted long-time customer Kyle Conti Construction with its equipment selection and services for the site preparation of the new FedEx facility to be built at the Raritan Center in Edison, NJ....

Wed September 27, 2006

Deere Compact Excavator Features Long Arm Option

The new John Deere 27D Compact Excavator features reduced cycle times and a long arm option, as well as improved operator comfort with updated controls and a redesigned cab. Additionally, fuel economy and long service intervals combine to deliver low operating costs....

Thu August 10, 2006

John Deere Completely Redesigns Cabs on New D-Series

The new John Deere D-Series excavators — 240D LC, 270D LC, 350D LC, 450D LC, 650D LC and 850D LC — retain many of their predecessors’ features, with improvements including faster hydraulics, a redesigned cab, undercarriage enhancements, and a new cooling system....

Wed August 30, 2006

John Deere Dump Trucks Provide Higher Productivity

John Deere’s 250D, 300D, 350D and 400D articulated dump trucks (ADTs) feature numerous design improvements that deliver a high horsepower-to-weight ratio. Other enhancements increase operator comfort and fuel efficiency while lowering maintenance cost, according to the company....

Sat August 12, 2006

John Deere’s 344J Boasts Many Uptime-Boosting Features

The new John Deere 344J wheel loader moves material quickly — even on crowded job sites. It also provides many uptime-boosting features, as well as time-saving conveniences that make it simple and inexpensive to maintain, according to the manufacturer....

Wed August 09, 2006

John Deere Coupler Designed for Quick Attachment Switch

John Deere’s new Worksite Pro Hydraulic Quick Coupler is designed to allow customers to quickly pick up and switch between backhoe loader attachments. This coupler is designed for John Deere’s 310G, 310SG, 410G and 710G backhoe loaders....

Wed August 09, 2006

Deere 710G Backhoe Tackles Tough Assignments

Numerous enhancements over the previous model make John Deere’s 710G backhoe well suited for tough jobs, particularly those where a small excavator and loader are used together, according to Bob Tyler, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Company....

Tue May 23, 2006

Dozens of Bikers Make 100-Mile Journey to Deere-Hitachi Plant

R.W. Moore Equipment Company, the full-service John Deere equipment dealer serving eastern North Carolina, held its second annual Deere Run May 5. This year’s event attracted more than 100 people 65 of whom were riders....