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where are john deere tractors made

John Deere tractors are made in multiple countries around the world, with major production hubs in the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Main manufacturing locations

  • United States – This is the core production base, with key plants in:
    • Waterloo, Iowa: large agricultural tractors, including high‑horsepower 7R, 8R, and 9R series.
* Augusta/Grovetown, Georgia: compact utility and small agricultural tractors (1–5 series).
* Greeneville, Tennessee: lawn and garden tractors.
* Horicon, Wisconsin: lawn and garden tractors and related equipment.
  • Germany – Mannheim builds many mid‑range agricultural tractors (notably the 6000 series).
  • South America
    • Brazil (e.g., Montenegro and other plants): agricultural tractors and harvesters.
* Argentina (Rosario / Granadero Baigorria): agricultural tractors and combine harvesters.
  • Asia
    • India (Pune, Dewas and other locations): mainly 5000‑series and other agricultural/utility tractors, especially for export to non‑US markets.
* China (Tianjin, Harbin, Ningbo): a range of agricultural tractors and some related equipment.
  • Mexico & others
    • Mexico (Saltillo, Monterrey): tractors plus some construction equipment.
* Russia (Moscow/Domodedovo, historically): agricultural tractors for that regional market.
* Additional plants in countries like France, the Netherlands, Finland, and more support engines and specialized machines, but the main tractor lines come from the locations above.

Simple breakdown (by question wording)

If you’re just wondering “are John Deere tractors made in the USA or overseas?” the practical answer is:

  • Yes, many are made in the USA (Waterloo, Iowa; Augusta, Georgia; Greeneville, Tennessee; Horicon, Wisconsin).
  • Others are built in Germany, Brazil, India, China, Mexico, and Argentina as part of John Deere’s global manufacturing network.

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