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John Deere Launches Mobile-Friendly Parts Website

By Lucas Cooney
July 3, 2013

With eyes on better serving its customers, John Deere has introduced a mobile version of jdparts.deere.com. According to John Deere, this new service will allow customers to access the site whenever they are on line with their mobile devices.

“Accessing the mobile version can be accomplished by simply typing in jdparts.deere.com on any browser on any smartphone,” says Jim Goldschmidt, product line manager, John Deere. “The user will automatically pick up the mobile version, m.jdparts.deere.com of the website.”

The mobile site can also be accessed on tablets by typing in m.jdparts.deere.com. The “m” is essential on tablet devices to pick up the mobile configuration and not the normal computer desktop version. (more…)

John Deere Unveils Updated 5E Tractor Series

By Lucas Cooney
June 28, 2013

John Deere has updated its lineup of 5E Series Utility Tractors. This line (45-100 horsepower) features new Interim Tier 4 engine models and more cab / open operator station and transmission options.

New to the 5E Series are 85 and 100 horsepower 4-cylinder tractors, which replace the previous 83, 93 and 101 horsepower models, and four three-cylinder models ranging for 45 to 75 horsepower.

The new 5085E and 5100E feature Interim Tier 4 emissions-compliant PowerTech diesel engines with the 12 Forward / 12 Reverse PowrReverser Transmission and 540/540 Economy PTO in base equipment. They can be ordered with either a comfortable, ergonomic climate-controlled cab or with an open operator station, an option not previously available on the larger 5E models. (more…)

John Deere Offers Tips for Avoiding the Mechanic

By Lucas Cooney
June 7, 2013

If your John Deere compact utility tractor is not performing properly, following these tips may save you a costly trip to the mechanic.

While taking your tractor to a qualified mechanic is sometimes unavoidable, that isn’t always the case. John Deere has put together a checklist for its Compact Utility Tractor owners who can’t get their tractors to start.

1000 or 2000 Series

Check to see if:
• (1000 Series) The two-speed range lever is in the correct position.
• (2000 Series) The transmission range shift lever is in the proper position.
• The PTO/RIO switch is disengaged.
• The engine throttle lever is pushed forward.
• The fuel shut-off valve is closed or “off.” If so, open it. (more…)

Mahindra Takes Shots at Competition in Commercial – Video

By Lucas Cooney
May 9, 2013

Mahindra has been working hard to cement its standing in North America as a maker of reliable, powerful tractors. To help make sure everybody is taking notice, Mahindra recently launched a commercial campaign showing exactly how powerful its tractors are.

In the commercial, a Mahindra 3535 tractor lifts up a Kubota tractor on its three-point hitch and a John Deere tractor with its loader while a frustrated John Deere owner looks on. All the while, the narrator makes certain Mahindra’s five-year warranty is noticed by everybody. The commercial ends with a collection of Mahindra tractors lined up in the shape of the number “1” to show off its status as the world’s top selling tractor manufacturer.

It’s not often you see manufacturers being so bold in targeting competitors, but we like it – especially if it elicits an equally targeted response from another manufacturer. Who doesn’t look an old fashioned tractor feud?

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John Deere Adds Environmental Sensors to Field Connect

By Lucas Cooney
March 8, 2013

John Deere‘s Field Connect soil moisture monitoring system introduced last fall is getting some significant updates. John Deere is adding new environmental sensors and features to Field Connect to provide additional information to producers of agricultural crops.

The new environmental sensors include:
• Weather Station
• Rain Gauge
• Temperature Sensor
• Pyranometer
• Leaf Wetness Sensor

In addition to the soil moisture data provided by the Field Connect system, John Deere says the new sensors provide data on temperature, wind speed, wind direction, humidity, solar radiation, leaf wetness and rainfall. The sensors are installed in customer fields as part of the Field Connect Gateway.

Nicholas Shafer, product manager for the John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group, says the new environmental sensors, along with the multiple capacitance soil moisture sensors, give customers a more comprehensive and accurate picture of what’s going on in their fields. (more…)

John Deere Dealers Kick Off 2013 Drive Green Challenge Events

By Lucas Cooney
January 21, 2013

John Deere Dealers are giving consumers an opportunity to see and test drive the latest equipment during the company’s 2013 Drive Green Challenge events.

For the fifth consecutive year, John Deere dealers across the country are hosting Drive Green Challenge events from January through November. These popular events are designed to give property owners, farmers and ranchers, commercial lawn and landscape operators and interested consumers a chance to test drive John Deere utility tractors, including John Deere 1 Series, 3E Series and 5D/5E Series Tractors.

At many Drive Green events, comparable competitive equipment will be available, giving guests a chance to test drive and compare features of different equipment and ask questions about the different tractors. (more…)

John Deere Dealers to Sell Honda Products

By Lucas Cooney
September 29, 2011

Deere & Company has entered into a new sales and marketing agreement with Honda Power Equipment to sell Honda premium power products at participating John Deere dealerships in the United States. Shipments of Honda inventory to John Deere dealerships will be phased in, beginning in 2012.

Under the terms of the agreement, participating John Deere dealers will offer Honda’s walk-behind lawnmowers, generators, tillers, water pumps and snow blowers. In addition, Deere said, it will no longer market John Deere-branded walk-behind mowers or walk-behind snow blowers in the U.S., in any sales channel, after 2012.

“Honda power equipment has earned a strong reputation for durability, quality and reliability – all which are important attributes to John Deere customers,” says David Everitt, president of the Worldwide Agricultural and Turf Division at Deere. “For homeowners, our premium John Deere lawn tractors will continue to lead the way at our dealerships but will be complemented with the strong line of Honda power equipment products.” (more…)

Three September Recalls for John Deere

By Lucas Cooney
September 21, 2011

John Deere has issues three separate recalls is September due to issues with a cooling fan, brake assembly and mower blade assembly.

The first recall involves John Deere lawn tractors powered by Kawasaki engines. According to the recall notice, the cooling fan installed on top of the front mounted Kawasaki engine in the lawn tractor can break. If the cooling fan is not operational, the engine can overheat causing the surrounding plastic to melt, creating the risk of fire and serious injury.

So far John Deere has reported 163 such failures, including 83 reports of engine melting or engine fires and one report of a minor burn injury following a fan failure fire.

The recall involves about 36,000 units, including John Deere X300, X300R and X304 Select Series lawn tractors with Kawasaki FS541V engines manufactured between Sept. 20, 2010 and July 21, 2011 within the following serial number ranges listed below. The model number is on both sides of the tractor hood, and the serial number can be found on the machine frame near the front right tire. (more…)

John Deere Boasts Largest Launch of New ag Equipment in History

By Lucas Cooney
September 19, 2011

John Deere has completed the public unveiling of its new ag equipment for 2012 as part of what the manufacturer is calling the largest, most significant product introduction in the company’s 174-year history.

John Deere boasts significant improvements in power, comfort, and performance are the hallmarks of the new machines including the S-Series Combines with larger corn heads and platforms; high-horsepower 4WD and track 9R/9RT Tractors; 6R Series row-crop tractors and 5 Series utility and specialty tractors.

According to Barry Nelson, manager of media relations for John Deere Ag and Turf Division, these products greatly extend the company’s broad portfolio of equipment products for use in all types of farming, livestock and specialty crop operations, as well as for commercial and property maintenance businesses. (more…)

John Deere 8335R Sets New Power Mark

By Lucas Cooney
June 13, 2011

John Deere says its 8335R Tractor achieved industry-leading OECD test results from the Nebraska Tractor Test Lab, Lincoln, Neb.

“This is the first row-crop tractor ever tested in Nebraska that breaks the 300-rated PTO horsepower barrier,” says Chad Hogan, division marketing manager, Waterloo Tractor Works. “This tractor delivers a record 306.6 PTO hp in the rated-engine-speed PTO test. This will not last long, however, as our largest model, the 8360R, is also undergoing official Nebraska OECD testing.”

The 8335R delivers record-breaking power while maintaining industry-leading fluid efficiency. In the 75 percent of pull at max power drawbar test, the 8335R delivers 15.45 hp hrs/gal.

“That’s better fuel efficiency than the 8320R it replaced and up to 28 percent more efficient than Tier 3 competitive tractors’ official results,” says Hogan.

(more…)

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