John Deere Parts

Tractors are an integral part of the American way of life. It is impossible to imagine coping without the famous names in farming equipment that have grown over the years into household names synonymous with quality and reliability.

All farmers know that the way to go is to keep their tractors and implements in good repair, to ensure a long working life for each implement by regularly servicing and taking care of all the internal parts with greasing and oil changes. Each piece of farming equipment is important and expensive to replace. Two of the biggest household names in tractors are John Deere and Ford and are known for their work-horse capabilities, but even the best equipment will suffer wear and tear or a part will break and then it is time to start looking for replacements.

Buying parts directly from dealers can be a costly affair, so the first and best option is to look for John Deere parts online as this can lead to great savings. One thing to remember is that you should always try to buy the repair manual for the tractor you own, as this can save you much frustration when you start to search for John Deere parts online.

John Deere History

Practically everyone has heard of John Deere Tractors, the famous green workhorses that till our farms, haul our hay, move debris, seed fields and just about any other task you could possibly think of.  But did you know that the famous line of tractors began as a humble plow?



The company became a corporation known as Deere and Company.  They gradually absorbed six other farm equipment companies and began adding to their product line.  Eventually, the Deere company would release the Model M tractor in 1947 with more than 20 implements and Touch-O-matic hydraulics, saving time and muscle for tractor owners handling many farming chores at once.  Deere and Company had reached another historical milestone in farming history.

The John Deere Company also pioneered farming efficiency with their "Quik-Tatch" mechanism, enabling the driver of the tractor implements quickly.  Without leaving his seat, the driver can reach back and detach a plow, cultivator or other tool safely and easily.

A John Deere tractor can be recognized from a great distance just by the distinctive green and yellow colors.  You can travel to nearly any country around the globe and find John Deere tractors and other farm equipment.  There are collectors all over the world who buy John Deere clothing, models, die cast tractors and even jewelry! Parents can even buy their children miniature pedal-operated John Deere tractors.  The company now manufactures lawn mowers, leaf blowers and even construction equipment.



There is even a museum in Moline, Illinois, that exhibits early as well as modern examples of Deere tractors and implements, hands-on exhibits and a virtual factory tour. The museum also explores options for farm practices of the future and tells the history of farming since 1830.