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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

Workforce

Is a John Deere version of FarmVille on the way? Or could the brand establish construction simulators in a bigger way?

[youtube nE1Rx6jCptA nolink] Though this isn’t the company’s first foray into video games, John Deere appears to have a more focused idea on the type of success it hopes to achieve in that market. Citing the millions of players and Facebook users games such as FarmVille and Hay Day see on a daily basis, John […]

June 17, 2014

Construction Equipment

How to get the most work out of your compact track loader

Compared to skid steer loaders, compact track loaders cost more, have slower travel speeds, are better in soft underfoot conditions, and handle slopes better. Common knowledge. But if your assessment of the performance of CTLs and their potential for your business stops with the commonplace, you can’t make the right decisions regarding their use. Cost […]

April 1, 2014

Telematics

John Deere showcases customizable Ultimate Uptime system, upgrades loaders to Tier 4 Final at ConExpo

“The number one thing our customers ask for is uptime,” says Mark Germain, director of customer and product support, John Deere Construction & Forestry. “If they’re not working, they’re not earning.” Which is the main impetus behind one of Deere’s primary thrusts at ConExpo 2014, its Ultimate Uptime customer support system. The new system offers […]

March 4, 2014

Construction Equipment

RANKED: The top-selling financed construction equipment of the past decade

[imagebrowser id=31] Using Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates to find out the unit count winners, we calculated the top-selling construction equipment types and specific models over the past 10 years. EDA tracks financed units only—so if you bought a machine with cash or by a letter of credit, it doesn’t have the data. What’s left, however, […]

February 24, 2014

Roadbuilding

See your name (and picture) in lights at ConExpo-Con/Agg

Watch out Penn and Teller, Elton John and Celine Dion. Now you can have your name up in lights in Las Vegas and get your five minutes — or in this case, five days — of fame. John Deere Construction & Forestry is seeking stories and photos from construction contractors and other industry professionals to […]

February 22, 2014

Roadbuilding

25 Days of Products: John Deere’s 644K Hybrid wheel loader combines diesel, electric energy

John Deere Forestry and Construction’s 644K Hybrid wheel loader uses two sources of energy – diesel and electric – capturing regenerated energy as its being created and uses it to power the machine. Equipped with a John Deere PowerTech 6.8-liter Interim Tier 4/Stage IIIB engine, the loader runs at an operator-selected constant speed from 900 […]

December 17, 2013

Business

Bankrupt wireless company LightSquared files its own lawsuit against John Deere, Garmin and Trimble

The bankrupt wireless company LightSquared filed a lawsuit on Friday heavy equipment manufacturer against John Deere and GPS companies Garmin and Trimble. LightSquared’s lawsuit contends that Deere, Garmin and Trimble knew that the company’s wireless network would interfere with GPS devices but kept quiet about it until it was too late, according to a report […]

November 5, 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

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

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