What to expect when you see the John Deere logo

John Deere is known for a diverse range of products and services for home and business use. They are a global brand that made their name by selling agricultural equipment in America's Midwest. Learn more about this brand.

Agricultural equipment

In 1837, the company’s founder developed the first commercially viable cast-steel plough. It was so much stronger than the existing iron designs that it could be used on hard ground which had been deemed unsuitable for farming. Today, they are the leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery in the world. Their range includes tractors, balers and combines. Other farming equipment includes sprayers and drills. Forestry John Deere forestry equipment can be used to bundle forest residue, collect harvested wood and carry it out of the forest.

Residential

A range of walk behind and ride on mowers are sold for residential use. There are available in standard or premium specifications and with either single or variable speeds. This range also includes scarifier to break up the surface of topsoil, and to help to reduce the build-up of dead plants and weeds. Golf John Deere sells a range of green and fairway mowers. There are other mowers for the tee and a ride on bunker rake machine. Their Golf and Turf range includes a 200 gallon sprayer with manual or auto rate control, and a range of compact tractors which are designed to perform the toughest tasks without damaging the course.

Commercial

All of the equipment that is available for residential use is sold to businesses, but this range also includes equipment that isn't applicable to residential use such as utility vehicles. These vehicles are electric and are either compact machines for driving on lawns or rugged off road machines, which can carry a payload.

Anything else would be a compromise

John Deere is a diverse business. Aside from the machinery that they produce, they also provide financial services. The credit that they offer is designed to spread the cost of their most expensive equipment and is only open to business customers. However, their diversity doesn’t end there. John Deere also sells branded clothing, office equipment and even scale models of their large agricultural and commercial vehicles. Their brand covers machinery, financial services, clothing and merchandise, which is why it's a regular sight in all walks of life.