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John Deere’s Tractor Production History
John Deere, a well-known manufacturer of agricultural machinery, has been producing tractors for many years. Here is a timeline of key periods in John Deere’s tractor production history:
1918: John Deere enters the tractor business by acquiring the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company, which made the popular Waterloo Boy tractors.
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1923: Introduction of the John Deere Model D, which remains in production until 1953.
1934-1953: Production of the John Deere A and B models, which become some of the most popular tractors in the company’s history.
1947: Introduction of the first John Deere diesel tractor, the Model R.
1956: John Deere introduces the “20 Series” tractors, including the 420, 520, 620, and 720 models.
1960: Launch of the “New Generation of Power” tractors, including the 3010 and 4010 models, which feature significant technological advancements.
1970s: Introduction of the “Generation II” tractors, including the 4030, 4230, 4430, and 4630 models.
1980s: Introduction of the “50 Series” tractors, which include the 4050, 4250, 4450, and 4650 models, and later the “55 Series.”
1990s: Launch of the “60 Series” and later the “70 Series” tractors, including models like the 7600 and 7700.
2000s: Introduction of the “20 Series” and “30 Series” tractors, including models like the 6420 and 8430.
2010s: Introduction of the “R Series” tractors, including models like the 7R, 8R, and 9R series.
2020s: Continued production and advancement of the “R Series” tractors, as well as the introduction of new models featuring advanced technology and automation.
John Deere has consistently produced tractors from 1918 to the present day, with numerous innovations and new models introduced throughout the decades.
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