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Factory Tours

Plan a visit to some of the world’s most modern and efficient factories. You’ll see how traditional John Deere quality is built into every machine.

Tours for the general public are available at the factories listed below.

1100 13th Avenue
East Moline, Illinois 61244

 

The John Deere Harvester Works manufactures combines and associated headers. 

 

For reservations or more information, call (800) 765-9588. Tour reservations must be made a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Tours are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and fill up quickly, so plan your trip today!

 

Tour schedule:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.

 

Tour details:

  • Tour lasts 1.5 hours
  • Participants must be a minimum of 13 years of age (NO EXCEPTIONS)
  • No video cameras or cell phones allowed
  • No open-toed shoes or sandals allowed

3500 East Donald Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50704

 

The John Deere Waterloo Works assembles agricultural tractors between 125 and 560 horsepower. 

 

For reservations or more information, call (800) 765-9588. Tour reservations must be made a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Tours are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and fill up quickly, so plan your trip today!

 

Stop by anytime to check out the visitors center featuring a gift shop full of John Deere gifts, clothes, toys, and accessories.

 

Tour schedule:
Monday – Friday
8 a.m.
10 a.m.
1 p.m.

 

Tour details:

  • Reservations required
  • Tour lasts 1.5 hours
  • Participants must be a minimum of 13 years of age (NO EXCEPTIONS)
  • No video cameras or cell phones allowed
  • No open-toed shoes or sandals allowed

3801 West Ridgeway Avenue
Waterloo, Iowa 50704

 

Use lower west lot entrance (Look for tour entrance sign)

 

The John Deere Engine Works manufactures 9.0L and 13.5L engines for interfactory and original equipment manufacturer use. 

 

For reservations or more information, call (800) 765-9588. Tour reservations must be made a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Tours are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and fill up quickly, so plan your trip today!

 

Tour schedule:
Monday – Friday
9:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m.

 

Tour details:

  • Tour lasts 1.5 hours
  • Participants must be a minimum of 13 years of age (NO EXCEPTIONS)
  • No video cameras or cell phones allowed
  • No open-toed shoes or sandals allowed

825 Sw Irvinedale Drive
Ankeny, IA 50023

John Deere Des Moines Works manufactures self-propelled sprayers, cotton pickers, tillage equipment, and grain drills. 

 

Call the John Deere Des Moines Works Visitor Services, at (800) 450-2670 to request a factory tour.

 

Tour schedule:
Monday – Friday
10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.

 

Tour details:

  • Tour lasts 1.5 hours
  • Reservations required
  • Participants must be a minimum of 13 years of age (NO EXCEPTIONS)
  • No video cameras or cell phones allowed
  • No open-toed shoes or sandals allowed

Due to changes in factory production schedules, tours are subject to cancellation. John Deere will attempt to notify those with tour reservations if a schedule change occurs. The company is not liable for costs incurred when a tour is cancelled.

Ottumwa Works Factory

Tours are occasionally available at our John Deere Ottumwa Works Factory. To inquire about touring Ottumwa Works, please call (800)765-9588.

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