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One of the many interactive exhibits at the John Deere Pavilion

Current Exhibits

The exhibits at the John Deere Pavilion have captivated guests of all ages. From our antique tractors and giant combines to our interactive, touch-screen displays and feature films, you will find a variety of entertainment opportunities, each with a strong educational twist.

The antique and modern equipment changes often and computer exhibits are updated or replaced entirely to provide guests with ever-changing experience.

Interactive Exhibits Currently on Display:

  • As a salute to the dedicated work of farm families worldwide, John Deere proudly presents Anthem: A Song of the Land. Anthem is featured at the John Deere Pavilion in Moline, IL, where it is presented in high definition format.
  • Factory: This exhibit provides a virtual tour of the East Moline Harvestor Works and the Waterloo Iowa tractor facility. Guests see the 11-step process of making a combine, the processes involved in the making of tractors, and how the equipment is used in the fields.
  • Cornucopia: This food exhibit allow a guest to see how a seed is planted, grown, cared for, harvested, and eventually, how it ends up on the dinner table.
  • Future: This exhibit's four computer stations are devoted to future population growth, sustainability, biotechnology and precision farming practices and the role they will play in our future.
  • The Past: Tells the story of farming from 1830 to the year 2000, including details about how farms operated during different periods of time and what machinery and equipment were used.
  • '30's and '40's Tractor Videos: Throughout the Pavilion, video presentations introduce guest to the John Deere tractors made during those years.

Antique Equipment Currently on Display:

  • Waterloo Boy
  • Corn Binder
  • 1939 Model H Tractor
  • 1915 Corn Sheller
  • 1912 999 Corn Planter
  • 1960 4010 Tractor
  • 1884 Rotary Drop Corn Planter
  • Model D Tractor
  • 530 Tractor

New Equipment Currently on Display


INTERIOR
  • 458 Baler (attach to 7030)
  • 830 MoCo (attach to 6430)
  • 6430 Tractor
  • 7030LF
  • 8430 Tractor
  • 9630T
  • 9770 with 635 F Platform

 

Please note: Due to weather conditions, exterior equipment is not on display from 1 October - 31 March.