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Business

John Deere names Max Guinn next president of Construction & Forestry equipment

John Deere has named Max A. Guinn as the next president of its Worldwide Construction & Forestry equipment division. Guinn, who is currently the senior vice president of human relations, communications, public affairs and labor relations at Deere, was also named president of the company’s Labor Relations and Security division. The move comes as part […]

October 2, 2014

Construction Equipment

Why are new wheel loaders seeing more fuel efficiency gains than other Tier 4 machines?

For most machines, Tier 4 Final fuel efficiency gains are around 5 percent. Yet fuel efficiency for wheel loaders is up 20 percent and more. How is that possible? There’s not some magical technology applied to wheel loaders that’s yet to be rolled out to other machines. In fact, every technological advance on wheel […]

October 1, 2014

Business

John Deere cuts outlook as low demand for farm equipment drops profit 14% in 3Q

Despite improving performance from its construction and forestry equipment division, John Deere reported a second-straight quarter of declines in profit and sales as the company continues to deal with a lower demand for farm equipment. Construction and forestry equipment sales shot up 19 percent to $1.75 billion with operating profit soaring 81 percent to $194 […]

August 13, 2014

Construction Equipment

Financed used construction equipment sales drop third month in a row; new financed units flat in June

According to the latest numbers from Equipment Data Associates, the number of financed used construction equipment sold dropped in June for the third month in a row, showing a 10 percent drop from May (7,089 units compared to May’s 7,900 units), and a 7 percent drop from June, 2013. Financed new equipment sales were flat […]

August 11, 2014

Construction Equipment

GEAR: John Deere’s special edition “Midnight Black” Gators are the UTVs Batman would drive

John Deere has launched two special edition Gator Utility vehicles that eschew the typical green paint job for a much more sinister shade. The “Midnight Black” XUV825i and RSX850i Gator UTVs are highlighted by a custom matte black paint scheme with charcoal gray graphics. The vehicles are available now in limited quantities at select dealers. […]

August 8, 2014

Business

PHOTOS: Tour John Deere world HQ; an engineering feat not unlike the company’s equipment

[imagebrowser id=117] In 1958 Deere & Company’s board of directors approving a radical and forward thinking design for it’s new Administrative Center, now the company’s world headquarters and one of the Midwest’s top architectural landmarks. The building, which opened in 1964, was the brainchild of William Hewitt, Deere’s president at the time, and the world-renowned […]

August 7, 2014

Construction Equipment

Should you buy a new backhoe now or wait for the Tier 4 debate to subside?

The 2013 Equipment World Spec Guide had 10 new models of backhoes in the 14-foot and greater categories. This year, there’s only one new model. Since Tier 4 Final is set to come into effect next January 1 for most engines used in this backhoe size class, we wondered what manufacturers have done in addition […]

August 1, 2014

Equipment Experts

John Deere upgrades 250G LC, 350G LC and 380G LC excavators to Tier 4 Final; 15,000 hours before DPF ash removal (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=108] Three G-Series John Deere excavators—the 250G LC, the 350G LC and 380G LC—have advanced to Tier 4 Final engines that Deere says “maintain or reduce total fluid consumption,” figuring in both diesel fuel and diesel emission fluid. The 250G LC has a 188-horsepower John Deere PowerTech PVSv6.8L engine, while the 350G LC and […]

July 9, 2014

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John Deere upgrades 250G LC, 350G LC and 380G LC excavators to Tier 4 Final; 15,000 hours before DPF ash removal (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=108] Three G-Series John Deere excavators—the 250G LC, the 350G LC and 380G LC—have advanced to Tier 4 Final engines that Deere says “maintain or reduce total fluid consumption,” figuring in both diesel fuel and diesel emission fluid. The 250G LC has a 188-horsepower John Deere PowerTech PVSv6.8L engine, while the 350G LC and […]

July 9, 2014

Equipment Experts

John Deere updates G-Series excavators with Tier 4 Final engines

John Deere has unveiled its updated 250G LC, 350G LC and 380G LC excavators, which now feature Tier 4 Final engines. The 250G LC is powered by a 188-horsepower Tier 4 Final John Deere PowerTech PVS 6.8L engine, while a Tier 4 Final John Deere PowerTech PSS 9.0L engine provides 271 horsepower to the 350G […]

July 8, 2014

Roadbuilding

John Deere updates G-Series excavators with Tier 4 Final engines

John Deere has unveiled its updated 250G LC, 350G LC and 380G LC excavators, which now feature Tier 4 Final engines. The 250G LC is powered by a 188-horsepower Tier 4 Final John Deere PowerTech PVS 6.8L engine, while a Tier 4 Final John Deere PowerTech PSS 9.0L engine provides 271 horsepower to the 350G […]

July 8, 2014

Construction Equipment

New financed construction equipment sales up 3% in May, used sales decline 9%

New and used financed construction equipment unit sales went opposite directions in the month of May, according to figures released by Equipment Data Associates. New unit sales of financed construction equipment rose 3 percent during May, going from 8,000 in April to 8,273 units. Used financed units, on the other hand, declined nearly 9 percent, […]

July 3, 2014