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John Deere (Deere & Company)

Nothing Runs Like a Deere

Deere & Company, doing business as John Deere, is an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment. The company is the world's largest agricultural machinery manufacturer.

Products
3
Founded
1837
Employees
77,000+
Revenue
$52.6 billion USD (2023)

Products from John Deere

3 products available

About John Deere (Deere & Company)

Deere & Company, doing business as John Deere, is an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment. The company is the world's largest agricultural machinery manufacturer.

Company History

Founded in 1837 by blacksmith John Deere in Grand Detour, Illinois, with the invention of the self-scouring steel plow. Moved to Moline, Illinois in 1848. Expanded throughout the 20th century to become the world's largest agricultural equipment manufacturer.

👤Founder Story

John Deere, a blacksmith from Vermont, founded the company in 1837 after inventing a self-scouring steel plow that could cut through the heavy, sticky prairie soil of the Midwest without clogging.

🏆 Known For

  • World's largest agricultural equipment manufacturer
  • Iconic green and yellow tractors and combines
  • Precision agriculture technology and GPS guidance systems
  • Wide range of farm equipment from small tractors to massive combines
  • John Deere Operations Center for farm management
  • Acquisition of Blue River Technology for AI-powered See & Spray

📍 Headquarters

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Location
Moline, Illinois, USA
Founder
John Deere
Website
deere.com

📊 Company Info

Valuation
$120 billion+
Stock
DE (NYSE)