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Construction Equipment

Live chat archive: John Deere discusses the technology and fuel savings of the 644K Hybrid wheel loader

September 6, 2013

Roadbuilding

John Deere launches 204K and 304K compact wheel loaders

John Deere has launched its shortest compact wheel loaders yet, the 204K and 304K, according to a report from our sister site, Equipment World. The 8-foot-tall machines, which stand one foot lower than other John Deere compact loaders, have rigid front and rear axles for a lower center of gravity and increased stability and tipping […]

September 2, 2013

Roadbuilding

Equipment World to host live Twitter chat Sept. 5 about John Deere 644K Hybrid wheel loader

Our sister site, Equipment World, will moderate a live Twitter chat next week about John Deere’s 644K Hybrid wheel loader. The chat will take place September 5 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central and will focus on a Q&A about the loader, which was introduced at World of Concrete in February. To submit a […]

August 28, 2013

Construction Equipment

TONIGHT: Chat live with John Deere about the 644K Hybrid wheel loader

We got our first look at John Deere’s 644K Hybrid wheel loader at World of Concrete back in February. And ever since then it’s been a machine that’s drawn quite a bit of interest. And for good reason. Deere’s innovative design uses both diesel and electricity—a combination that is already saving RJS Construction, the first […]

August 26, 2013

Construction Equipment

John Deere launches its shortest compact wheel loaders yet in the 204K and 304K

Standing a full foot lower than the rest of John Deere’s lineup of compact wheel loaders, the company’s new 204K and 304K were designed specifically for lower-clearance applications. The 8-foot-tall machines feature rigid front and rear axles that lower the machine’s center of gravity while increasing stability and tipping load limit. The height of these two […]

August 21, 2013

Business

John Deere sees record Q3 income of $997 million despite 11% decrease in construction sales

Thanks to higher shipment volumes and an increase in sales within its agriculture and turf division, John Deere reported a jump in income of 26 percent for its third financial quarter. Net income for the company was $996.5 million for the quarter, compared to $788 million for the same period last year. Net sales for […]

August 14, 2013

Business

First buyer of John Deere’s 644K hybrid loader seeing 25% fuel savings

In 2009, RJS Construction Group, based out of Superior, Wisconsin, was the second construction company to buy John Deere’s 764 HSD high-speed dozer. Hoping to be an even earlier adopter on Deere’s latest technology, the company recently made sure it was first out of the gate to buy Deere’s new 644K Hybrid loader. Both moves […]

August 13, 2013

Home

John Deere, Trimble and Garmin sued by hedge fund over bankrupt wireless company LightSquared

John Deere and Trimble have been named on the wrong end of a billion-dollar lawsuit along with GPS maker Garmin. Harbinger Capital Partners, a New York-based private hedge fund, on Friday filed a lawsuit against Deere and GPS companies Garmin International and Trimble Navigation Ltd for damages of $1.9 billion, according to a report from […]

August 9, 2013

Technology

John Deere launches mobile-optimized version of its helpful parts website

John Deere has established a mobile version of its parts website which allows customers to manage their operations more efficiently. The new site allows customers to view critical equipment parts information from nearly any location. Simply head to jdparts.deere.com on any smartphone or tablet. Like the desktop version, the mobile version allows customers to quickly […]

July 19, 2013

Construction Equipment

Changing business agreements, demand shifts create commotion in the articulated dump truck market

Several factors have created churn in the articulated dump truck market. There’s the economy, of course, including the erratic economic recovery we’re now experiencing. But there have also been shifts in customers’ needs and changes in how OEMs conduct business – including the dissolution of the agreement between John Deere and Bell. Deere began selling […]

July 1, 2013

Roadbuilding

John Deere demonstrates 644K Hybrid wheel loader

John Deere gave a demonstration last week of its 644K Hybrid wheel loader at its Coal Valley, Illinois, proving ground, according to a report from our sister site, Equipment World. The loader is now in production and, according to John Chesterman, Deere’s global product manager for four-wheel drive loaders, is of interest to “users with […]

June 28, 2013

Construction Equipment

John Deere demos 644K Hybrid wheel loader, discusses price premium, fuel savings

First teased as a coming attraction at the 2011 ConExpo-Con/Agg show, and given a full intro at this year’s World of Concrete, John Deere’s 644K Hybrid is now in production, prompting the company to give editors an in-the-dirt introduction at its Coal Valley, Illinois, proving grounds Wednesday. [youtube j1g0NwhO4Fg nolink] “We’re finding hybrid interest among […]

June 21, 2013