Mon January 08, 2001
RDO and John Deere Construction Reach Settlement, Renew Pacts
RDO Equipment Co. said John Deere Construction Co. renewed contracts with RDO’s construction unit, and also said both companies dismissed all claims pending in arbitration.
In July, RDO filed suit in a Minnesota state court alleging that John Deere Construction, a unit of heavy equipment maker Deere & Co., violated a Minnesota law by planning to terminate its dealership agreements....
Sat March 11, 2000
John Deere Skid Steers Roll Out of Desert Greens
Desert Greens Equipment Inc., with stores in Albuquerque and Belen, NM, was recently appointed the John Deere skid steer dealer for the state of New Mexico.
Founded in 1988, Desert Greens Equipment has experienced substantial growth, according to Ken Hildreth, president of the company....
Sat November 18, 2000
John Deere Passes Test With Texas A&M Training School
It’s no longer just readin’, writin’ and ’rithmetic at Texas A&M University. John Deere Construction Equipment Company (JDCEC), in cooperation with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is starting a specialized operator training program at the service’s 1,200-acre facility in Newark, TX.
The program features John Deere equipment and consists of a 32-hour course with a heavy concentration of hands-on training — 28 hours “in dirt” and four hours in the classroom....
Barbie Perkins-Cooper - Wed October 18, 2000
John Deere Teams With Thomas Technical Institute
Thomas Technical Institute, located in historical Thomasville, GA, and John Deere and Company recently established one of the first Construction Equipment Technology Associate Degree programs.
The Construction Equipment Technology Program will consist of an educational cooperative training joint venture between John Deere construction equipment dealers and Thomas Technical Institute....
Ron Page - Wed October 04, 2000
Continued Growth Prompts John Deere’s Move to Cary
Deere & Company has targeted the town of Cary in North Carolina as the site for an expansion project that will eventually encompass 500,000 sq. ft. of office space for its rapidly growing commercial and consumer equipment division.
Ground breaking ceremonies took place in August for Phase I — a 156,000-sq.-ft., four-story building — expected to be the first of several buildings to be built on a 65-acre campus near the corner of Wesson Parkway and Evans Road....
Wed August 30, 2000
Deere Makes Large Inroads, Rolls Out 25- to 45-Ton Articulated Dump Trucks
With the introduction of its new articulated dump trucks (ADTs), John Deere continues to expand its construction equipment product line to include larger equipment, while serving a growing market.
Deere’s line of ADTs consists of four models — 250C, 300C, 350C and 400C....
Wed June 07, 2000
Deere Upgrades Crawler Dozer Line
Major improvements such as a new pinned crossbar; single-lever steering, direction and ground speed control; and six-way blade make the 750C and 850C series II dozers welcome additions to Deere’s expanding crawler dozer line....
Wed May 10, 2000
Deere Goes Beyond Normal Dirt Work With 324H
Deere’s H-series wheel loader line is expanding to include the 324H four-wheel-drive loader.
The 324H, the second model in the Deere 300H series lineup, is part of the complete line of H-series loaders spanning from the 244H to the 744H....
Wed May 10, 2000
Fourth Member of Deere 300 Series Boasts Tightest Turning Radius
Deere has introduced the 304H four-wheel-drive loader, the third model in the new 300H series line. It joins the 324H and 344H to complete H series whee1 loader lineup.
Designed to serve a wide variety of markets, the compact 304H is ideal for rental, material handling in manufacturing, building construction, road construction, governmental, agriculture, landscaping, nursery and underground applications.
Competing in the under 75-kilowatt (100 hp) loader class, the 304H provides maximum operator comfort and visibility, enhanced maneuverability and increased versatility.
Maneuverability
Stereo steering that combines articulation with rear-axle steering gives the 304H the shortest turn radius in its class....
Wed April 12, 2000
John Deere Offers New Options on 200 Series Skid Steers
One year after introducing the 200 series skid steers, new options and improved features continue to propel the 240, 250, 260 and 270 John Deere skid steers to the head of their respective classes.
“We’ve increased the breakout force, provided improved control and mobility and enhanced some key safety features,” said Kevin Lund, manager of Market Research, John Deere Commercial Worksite Products....
