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Construction Equipment

John Deere launches G Series loader lineup with 4 skid steers, 1 new CTL

Over the last several years manufacturers have been ramping up the size and horsepower of their skid steers and compact track loaders. But these bigger machines come with a bigger price tag, and with engines above 75 horsepower the cost of emissions technology could add 10 or 20 percent on top of that. The bigger […]

February 9, 2016

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LightSquared ends lawsuit against John Deere in settlement over planned wireless network’s potential GPS interference

Though the company’s financial struggles continue due to slumping demand for heavy equipment during the current agricultural slowdown and drop in oil prices, John Deere can at least count one ball of stress officially removed from its plate.   LightSquared, an embattled wireless broadband company, has ended its lawsuit against Deere following a settlement last […]

December 14, 2015

Technology

John Deere launches WorkSight Fuel Advantage with consumption target “10% lower than Caterpillar”

John Deere has joined the fuel guarantee fray, with a WorkSight Fuel Advantage program that takes direct aim at the Cat Pays You Back program. “We’ve set aggressive fuel targets that are 10 percent lower than Caterpillar,” says Mark Favetti, Deere global tactical marketing manager. Deere says it will also offer North American customers registered […]

December 3, 2015

Business

John Deere profits fall 40% in 2015; will cut 220 workers in Moline as low equipment demand is expected to continue

With decreased demand for both agriculture and construction equipment impacting the company, John Deere saw massive decreases in both profit and sales in fiscal year 2015. Deere sales fell 20 percent during the fiscal year, which ended Oct. 31, to $29 billion. Profit fell 40 percent to $1.940 billion, beating the company’s forecast which it dropped to $1.8 […]

December 1, 2015

Construction Equipment

John Deere launches sulfur compatibility kits for Tier 4 engines in non-regulated countries

John Deere has launched their “Sulfur Compatibility Solutions” this week for their Tier 4 and Tier 4 Interim engines operating in non-regulated countries. Deere first announced these conversion kits back in October of 2013, saying it would be available at some point this year. In order to engineer diesel engines to drastically reduce exhaust emissions as stipulated by the […]

October 21, 2015

Business

John Deere to cut 180 workers in response to low demand for equipment

John Deere has announced that it will lay off a combined 180 workers across two Illinois manufacturing facilities. According to a report from the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, the company is laying off 150 workers at its East Moline Harvester Works facility and and another 30 workers at its Davenport Works facility. According to the Deere website, […]

September 8, 2015

Business

John Deere feels impact of energy slowdown in 3Q as construction equipment sales fall 13%

After a third quarter that brought more severe decreases in sales and profit, John Deere has cut its forecast for the rest of the year as the company now faces slowed demand for construction equipment alongside an existing farming slump. Deere sales fell 20 percent during the quarter to $7.6 billion while profit dropped 40 percent […]

August 21, 2015

Equipment Experts

John Deere launches 444K, 524K and 544K wheel loaders with power, comfort boosts (PHOTOS)

Amounting to what the company considers more capable machines its customers can simply “do more with,” John Deere has revamped its three Utility Class wheel loaders with power and operator comfort updates. The new 444K, 524K and 544K are each powered by Deere PowerTech Tier 4 Final engines producing 124 horsepower, 141 hp and 163 hp […]

August 17, 2015

Construction Equipment

John Deere launches 444K, 524K and 544K wheel loaders with power, comfort boosts (PHOTOS)

Amounting to what the company considers more capable machines its customers can simply “do more with,” John Deere has revamped its three Utility Class wheel loaders with power and operator comfort updates. The new 444K, 524K and 544K are each powered by Deere PowerTech Tier 4 Final engines producing 124 horsepower, 141 hp and 163 hp […]

August 17, 2015

Construction Equipment

REVIEW: John Deere 310SK backhoe combines tight controls, high visibility and ample power

With a combined 57,200-plus hours of operating time, our 11 reviewers gave the Deere 310SK backhoe a solid 8.6 rating. “We recommend this machine all the time,” says Bob Tempest with Tempest Enterprises, Murray, Utah, who owns several units. “We love our John Deere 310 machines.” Still, says Tempest, you have to keep equipment dealers […]

August 12, 2015

Technology

John Deere extends base JDLink Ultimate telematics subscription to 5 years

John Deere has announced an extension to the base subscription of its JDLink Ultimate telematics service from three to five years. Director of Deere’s WorkSight construction technology solutions group, Jena Holtberg-Benge said the extension came as a response to requests from production-scale customers. “They work in high-volume, high-production situations, so they need their equipment to run longer […]

July 9, 2015

Construction Equipment

John Deere launches 370E, 410E, 460E articulated dump trucks with improved cab (PHOTOS)

John Deere has launched several updates in its three new E-Series articulated dump trucks, highlighted by a new Tier 4 Final diesel engine and a new pressurized cab. The 370E, 410E and 460E ADTs are powered by a Deere PowerTech engine delivering 422, 443 and 481 horsepower, respectively, providing fast cycle times and boosting power and […]

June 29, 2015