Sun April 14, 2013
John Deere Expands Final Tier 4/Stage IV Offering With no-DPF 4.5L Engine
John Deere Power Systems has introduced the PowerTechTM PWL 4.5L engine, which will meet Final Tier 4/Stage IV emissions regulations without a diesel particulate filter (DPF). The 63 kW to 104 kW (85 hp to 140 hp) engine was announced at Bauma 2013 in Munich, and complements the John Deere lineup of Final Tier 4/Stage IV off-highway diesel engines rated 36 kW to 448 kW (48 hp to 600 hp) announced earlier....
Thu April 04, 2013
John Deere Tier IV Equipment Shines When Put to Extreme Climate Tests
John Deere construction equipment has quite a few stops on its itinerary before it makes it to your job site. In four climates, three extreme and one temperate, known as “corner conditions”, the machines go through rigorous testing as they are pushed to their limits to make sure they will provide the same power and efficiency, no matter what job or location they end up in....
Wed March 06, 2013
50G, 60G Strengthen John Deere Compact Excavator Line
The John Deere 50G and 60G compact excavators are the newest models to join the G-Series line after the introduction of the 35G at World of Concrete 2013. The 50G and 60G units feature a wide variety of improvements, many of which affect the cab design to improve visibility, operator comfort and thus productivity....
Wed March 06, 2013
John Deere Produces 250,000th Backhoe
The John Deere Construction & Forestry Division marks a production milestone with the completion of its 250,000th backhoe loader at the Dubuque Works factory on March 1. The model 310SK backhoe loader was purchased by Phoenix-based NPL Construction Co., who took delivery of the machine at a special ceremony at the Dubuque Works facility....
Thu February 14, 2013
Deere Announces Record First-Quarter Earnings of $650 Million
Net income attributable to Deere & Company was $649.7 million, or $1.65 per share, for the first quarter ended January 31, compared with $532.9 million, or $1.30 per share, for the same period last year....
Tue February 19, 2013
Nortrax Acquires Deere Dealer Holt, Leases Holt’s Sites
Nortrax has announced that it has purchased the assets of John Deere Construction and Forestry equipment dealer Holt Equipment Company and began leasing Holt’s dealership sites. Holt is based in Louisville, Ky., with territory locations in Louisville, Richmond, London and Bowling Green, and encompassing a 78-county trade area across Kentucky and Indiana....
Thu February 07, 2013
Ease of Operation, Fuel Efficiency Drive John Deere 644K Hybrid Loader
The new 644K Hybrid wheel loader from John Deere is now available for value-driven customers looking to lower owning and operating costs. The 644K Hybrid utilizes two sources of energy: diesel and electric....
Thu February 07, 2013
John Deere E-Series Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders Developed Using Customers’ ’Brigh
The new E-Series line of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs) from John Deere feature enhancements and improvements that were developed after extensive input from customers. The new line includes five skid steer models and four new compact track loaders, each with Interim Tier IV or Final Tier IV engines and several improvements designed to enhance operator and machine productivity....
Thu February 07, 2013
Cab Improvements, Final Tier IV Engine Highlight Design of John Deere 35G Compact Excavator
A smaller, nimbler cousin to John Deere’s G-Series excavators, the 35G is designed for rental, commercial/residential building, landscaping, underground and site development, and offers a Final Tier IV engine, without the need for an after treatment device....
Tue January 29, 2013
Deere Taps Murphy as Global Director, Sugar Product Line
Timothy J. Murphy was appointed global director, Sugar Product Line effective Jan. 16. In this position Murphy will lead the efforts to drive growth in shareholder value added (SVA) within the sugar cane harvesting business globally....
