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Business

(Photos) Deere releases 17G, 26G compact excavators

In a continuation of the G-Series upgrades that started in 2013, John Deere has released the 26G and 17G compact excavators, showing off the 26G at The Rental Show this week. Deere will start production of new units in March. While directed toward the rental market, the straightforward machine, which is the second smallest compact […]

February 26, 2015

Business

7 tips on how to finance equipment this spring

Spring is right around the corner, and landscapers are taking a second look at their fleets to make sure they’re ready for the busy season. One thing to consider is financing or leasing equipment to help manage a fleet and cash flow. Here are seven tips for financing equipment from John Deere: Identify your equipment […]

February 26, 2015

Business

John Deere Landscapes acquires Shemin Landscape Supply

John Deere Landscapes has acquired Shemin Landscape Supply. Executives hope this will expand their reach in the green industry and gain more expertise in nursery stock and landscaping products that Connecticut-based Shemin provides. Shemin has 29 locations in 14 states. “We are very excited about the possibilities putting these two businesses together,” says Doug Black, John Deere […]

February 20, 2015

Business

Construction equipment to help start 2015 off right

2015 is starting off strong with several new products hitting the landscape market, including several manufacturers releasing construction equipment. Here are a few of the latest pieces of equipment to hit jobsites so far this year. Heavy lifting The 244K and 324K compact wheel loaders from John Deere are equipped with Tier 4 final diesel […]

February 17, 2015

Business

Why CTL sales are up and how to get the most out of yours

According to Equipment Data Associates numbers, compact track loaders accounted for roughly 20 percent of all financed equipment in 2014 by number of units. That’s a huge share. We asked our sources what they thought was driving these numbers. Did customers have a newfound appreciation for the inherent advantages – greater stability, lower ground pressure, […]

February 11, 2015

Business

Deere to layoff 910 ag workers, add 220 construction jobs

John Deere announced it will layoff 910 employees across five agricultural equipment factories in Iowa and Illinois as the company cuts costs in response to an ongoing global farming slowdown. The heavy equipment manufacturer said it would layoff 565 from three plants in Waterloo, Iowa, as well as 300 in Ankeny, Iowa and 45 at its […]

January 26, 2015

Business

John Deere creates App Center for equipment users

John Deere has introduced the John Deere App Center, a mobile app designed for John Deere equipment users. The John Deere App Center provides users the ability to search and find apps most useful to their business and operations. Users will also be able to share the apps on social media and provide feedback to […]

January 21, 2015

Business

10 winter maintenance tips to keep your UTVs in top shape

UTV/side-by-side manufacturer’s product experts tell owners the primary guide for all maintenance is served up in the machine’s owner’s manual. Regardless of the use or the season, all agree the owner’s manual is the go-to source for their mechanical care and feeding. However, those same experts say there are certain keys to keeping such machines […]

January 20, 2015

Business

Deere’s Construction & Forestry Division launches WorkSight video series

John Deere is using online content to help educate customers. The Construction & Forestry Division produced a series of videos that helps owners, operators and fleet managers understand the benefits of WorkSight and how it optimizes their machines, uptime and jobsites. The videos provide a bite-sized, topic-specific overview on subjects that are difficult to see […]

January 14, 2015

Design-Build

High-speed chase ends with flying chainsaws

There are many steps to follow to make sure you are using a chainsaw properly. We cover many safety topics on what not to do with chainsaws, and there was a recent report about one individual who was arrested for using a chainsaw incorrectly. Police responded to an alarm at a local John Deere store […]

January 12, 2015

Business

John Deere rolls out Tier 4 Final 244K, 324K compact wheel loaders

Adding to its heavy-lifting lineup, John Deere has unveiled the 244K and 324K compact wheel loaders. Both machines are equipped with a Final Tier 4 diesel engine with a two-speed transmission. Additionally, the machines hit top speeds of 19 mph and 17 mph, respectively. Low- and high-speed ranges provide variable travel speeds from standstill to […]

January 6, 2015

Compact equipment

Innovative equipment releases close out the year

We’ve reached the end of 2014, and to close out the year, here are some innovative piece of equipment you won’t want to miss.

January 2, 2015