Machinery Trader Deere Blog Archive

    John Deere Introduces L-III Series Skidders For More Comfortable Forestry Work
    Posted On: October 17, 2025
    John Deere’s new L-III series forestry skidders come with new, more comfortable and adjustable seats that can operate facing right, as well as two feature package options, better lighting, improved visibility, and more. ...
    Deere Introduces 326 P-Tier Extended Reach Telescopic Wheel Loader
    Posted On: August 16, 2024
    John Deere’s new 326 P-Tier telescopic wheel loader has extended reach, Articulation Plus steering, and a Load Torque Indicator System to prevent overload. ...
    Deere Unveils 744 & 824 X-Tier Wheel Loaders With E-Drive, Pile Slip Assist
    Posted On: August 5, 2024
    John Deere launched its new 744 and 824 X-Tier diesel wheel loaders with an E-Drive electric variable transmission and the new Pile Slip Assist feature. ...
    Deere Debuts ‘Next Phase’ 950 & 1050 P-Tier Dozers With Loads Of Upgrades
    Posted On: March 12, 2024
    Deere’s new 950 and 1050 P-Tier large dozers come with improved visibility, power, durability, efficiency, reliability, and safety. ...
    Durable & Affordable: John Deere Introduces 444 G-Tier Wheel Loader
    Posted On: February 6, 2024
    John Deere recently debuted its new, 12-ton 444 G-Tier wheel loader, designed with the rugged reliability of Deere P-Tier and X-Tier loaders, but without all the extras to keep its price affordable. ...
    John Deere Reveals 244, 324 & 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loaders
    Posted On: May 25, 2023
    Deere is migrating the new P-Tier models from its L-Series lineup; they will retain their L-Series features but now come equipped with standard ride control, Articulation Plus steering, and more. ...
    Deere Excavators Get Vegetation Management Capabilities With New Brush Cutter & Mulcher Attachments
    Posted On: January 7, 2022
    Deere is expanding the versatility of its mini- and mid-size excavators, specifically the 50/60 and 75/85 models, with new mulcher and brush cutter attachments available as dealer-installed kits. ...
    John Deere & Hitachi Construction Machinery To End Joint Venture Manufacturing & Marketing Agreements; John Deere To Acquire Deere-Hitachi Joint Venture Factories
    Posted On: August 25, 2021
    John Deere and Hitachi will enter into new license and supply agreements, which will enable John Deere to continue to source, manufacture, and distribute the current lineup of Deere-branded excavators in the Americas. ...
    John Deere Introduces Anti-Vibration Undercarriage System For 333G Compact Track Loader
    Posted On: August 2, 2021
    The new undercarriage improves operator comfort as well as machine stability, gives the hydrostatic hoses better protection, and is easier to maintain than the previous system to boot. ...
    John Deere Marks 50th Anniversary Of Deere Loader Backhoes
    Posted On: June 3, 2021
    Deere is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the launch of the 50-horsepower JD310 in 1971; the manufacturer says the JD310's descendant, the 310L, still remains a cornerstone of its backhoe family. ...
    John Deere Expands SmartGrade Technology Options For 210G LC and 350G LC Crawler Excavators
    Posted On: April 16, 2021
    SmartGrade excavators apply various levels of automation to boom and bucket functions, making it easier for operators to achieve a smooth, accurate finish grade. ...
    John Deere Announces New Technology Suite: Precision Construction
    Posted On: April 15, 2021
    Organized into four top-level categories, this set of tech tools takes the baton from John Deere WorkSight to help your operation maximize uptime and increase productivity. ...
    John Deere Updates 950K & 1050K Crawler Dozers For Ride Quality, Productivity & Durability
    Posted On: April 14, 2021
    Deere & Company has been listening to what its customers have to say about its largest crawler dozers and has updated the 950K and 1050K to smooth out the ride, do more work, and improve uptime and durability. ...
    Slope Control Grade-Management Solution Now Available For John Deere 450K, 550K & 650K Crawler Dozers
    Posted On: April 13, 2021
    The system, which helps operators grade smooth planar surfaces by providing real-time cross-slope and main fall-slope percentages on an in-cab monitor, is now available as a factory-installed option on Deere’s K-Series dozers. ...
    John Deere Debuts New X-, P-, And G-Tier Models In Its Medium Wheel Loader Family
    Posted On: February 2, 2021
    “Every jobsite is unique, and customers want machine solutions that can be personalized to meet their diverse needs, including performance, price, and comfort,” says John Deere’s Jason Daly. ...
    John Deere Announces Companies For 2021 Startup Collaboration Program
    Posted On: January 28, 2021
    Launched in 2019, the year-long program provides flexibility for Deere and startup companies to test innovative technologies with customers and dealers without a more formal business relationship. ...
    John Deere & National Grid Testing New E-Power Battery-Electric Backhoe
    Posted On: January 11, 2021
    The all-electric, zero-emission machine is designed to perform on part with Deere’s 100-horsepower, diesel-powered 310L backhoe. ...
    John Deere Unveils 700L PL40 Dedicated Pipelayer
    Posted On: December 22, 2020
    The machine brings more hydraulic power and peak torque to the job as compared to its base model, Deere says, and it has a lift capacity of 40,000 pounds. ...
    John Deere Power Systems To Collaborate With DEUTZ On Low-Horsepower Engines
    Posted On: December 14, 2020
    Both companies hope to increase market and customer value by broadening their supply base and reaping benefits from global scale. ...
    John Deere Upgrades Rubber Tracks On G-Series Compact Track Loaders
    Posted On: December 10, 2020
    The tracks are designed for greater durability and follow a new, arched roller path that Deere says extends their service life by ejecting debris more efficiently. ...
    Deere Updates L-Series Loader Backhoes With New Engines, Transmissions, Lighting & More
    Posted On: November 23, 2020
    The manufacturer says its backhoes are now safer and easier to control, more fuel efficient, and quieter to operate. ...
    John Deere Updates Its GP-Series Motor Graders To Do More Work With Less Downtime
    Posted On: November 12, 2020
    The graders have several new technologies that increase productivity, and now come with Deere’s Premium Circle factory-installed. ...
    1 Million Field Hours: A Milestone For John Deere’s 944K Hybrid Wheel Loaders
    Posted On: October 21, 2020
    The manufacturer says this achievement proves that electrically driven machines offer the performance and durability that customers demand on jobsites the world over. ...
    John Deere Announces New Single-Motor, High-Flow Snow Blower Models
    Posted On: October 16, 2020
    Just in time for this year’s snow-removal season, Deere has unveiled three new snow blowers that are compatible with track and wheel skid steers and compact wheel loaders. ...
    John Deere Introduces New 410E-II & 460E-II Articulated Dump Trucks
    Posted On: September 30, 2020
    The equipment manufacturer says the new trucks deliver increased comfort and burn as much as 7% less fuel when operating in Normal mode compared to current E-Series trucks. ...
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    Posted 10/27/2026
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    Fast Track Iron Dealer Network Unlocks Wholesale & Exclusive Benefits
    Posted 10/26/2026
    Sandhills’ Fast Track Iron dealer network offers wholesale buying and selling, valuable information on asset listings, and exclusive sales tools. ...
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    Get Precise Asset Valuations With Value Insight Portal (VIP)
    Posted 10/26/2026
    VIP is a publicly available, mobile-friendly tool offering the industry’s most accurate valuations for construction equipment, farm machinery, commercial trucks, and trailers. ...
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    2026 Q3 Sandhills Global-Bloomberg Intelligence Dealer Survey: Optimism Wavers In Construction Equipment Market
    Posted 10/22/2026
    Machinery Trader and Bloomberg Intelligence present a video about their latest survey of new and used construction equipment dealers with their market outlook for 2026 Q3 and next year, including what they’re seeing in inventory and demand trends. ...
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    Sell With Industry-Leading Sales Platforms Truck Paper & MDTrader
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Together, Truck Paper and MDTrader work hand in hand with Sandhills sales tools and services to serve as an integral part of successful truck sales. ...
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    Sell On Your Own Terms With Standalone Timed Auctions
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Standalone timed auctions on AuctionTime let you customize the date, time, and pace of your auction to more effectively reach your target buyers. ...
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    Did You Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026? The Section 179 Tax Deduction Could Save You Money
    Posted 10/16/2026
    If you bought construction equipment and put it to use in the 2026 calendar year, the section 179 tax deduction could help you write off and recover some of those costs. ...
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    Use Real-World Auction Results From Auction Values To Your Advantage
    Posted 10/14/2026
    Mispricing assets can be costly, which is why auctioneers, dealers, and other sellers rely on Auction Values for making data-backed pricing decisions. ...
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    Caterpillar’s New 301 CR Micro Excavator Delivers More Lifting Power In Tight Spaces
    Posted 10/12/2026
    Caterpillar’s new 301 CR micro excavator combines a compact footprint with improved lifting capacity, digging performance, and operating speed compared to its predecessor, the Cat 300.9D. ...
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    Run Your Business Like A Well-Oiled Machine With The New Sandhills System
    Posted 10/12/2026
    The new Sandhills System lets dealers quote and invoice, manage rentals, and monitor incoming leads, and it comes with a complete CRM system. ...
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