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Working Hard For You

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how our machines are brought to life in some of the most modern and efficient factories in the world. Our factory tour guides take you through each stage of the manufacturing process, explaining how all the pieces come together to meet your needs of feeding the world.

Factory tour reservations must be made a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Factory tours are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. They fill up quickly, so plan your trip today.

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.

   

Harvester Works
A John Deere employee works on the line

Harvester Works

1100 13th Avenue  |  East Moline, IL  |  61244

John Deere Harvester Works manufactures combines and front end equipment. For reservations and/or more information, call (800) 765-9588 or submit online tour request.

Tour Schedule
Monday - Friday
8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m.


Tour Details
Tour lasts 1.5 hours
All participants must be at least 13 years old
No video recording or photography permitted
No sandals or open-toed shoes

   

John Deere Seeding Group
Two workers share a smile while working on the factory floor

John Deere Seeding Group

501 River Drive  |  Moline, IL  |  61265

John Deere Seeding Group manufactures MaxEmerge™ 5 and ExactEmerge™ planters. For reservations and/or more information, call (800) 765-9588 or submit online tour request.

Tour Schedule
Monday - Friday (September — March only)
8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m.

Tour Details
Tour lasts 1 hour (walking tour)
All participants must be at least 13 years old
No video recording or photography permitted
No sandals or open-toed shoes
All guests must wear long pants or a long skirt covering all skin

   

Tractor Cab Assembly Operations
A wheel is put into place as a John Deere tractor moves down the assembly line

Tractor Cab Assembly Operations

3500 East Donald Street  |  Waterloo, IA  |  50703

John Deere Tractor Cab Assembly Operations builds 6R, 7R, 8R/8RT and 9R/9RT/9RX Series tractors. We also have a gift shop stocked with John Deere clothes, toys and accessories. For reservations and/or more information, call (319) 292-7668 or email us.

Tour Schedule
Monday - Friday
8 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m.

Tour Details
Tour lasts 1.5 hours
All participants must be at least 13 years old
No video recording or photography permitted
No sandals or open-toed shoes

   

Engine Works
A robotic arm assists in the manufacturing process

Engine Works

3801 West Ridgeway Ave  |  Waterloo, IA  |  50704

Unfinished engine blocks, heads and crankshafts are precision-machined and assembled into John Deere diesel engines, as well as power centers for other manufacturers. For reservations and/or more information, call (319) 292-5347 or email us.

Tour Schedule
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Tour Details
Tour lasts 1.5 hours
All participants must be at least 13 years old
No video recording or photography permitted
No sandals or open-toed shoes

   

Drivetrain Operations
Sparks fly from a piece of metal as it is being milled

Drivetrain Operations

400 Westfield Avenue  |  Waterloo, IA  |  50701

Drivetrain Operations components include transmissions, front and rear axles, gears and shafts. For reservations and/or more information, call (319) 292-7668 or email us.

Tour Schedule
Monday - Friday
1 p.m.

Tour Details
Tour lasts 1.5 hours
All participants must be at least 13 years old
No video recording or photography permitted
No sandals or open-toed shoes

   

Des Moines Works
A worker connects wiring to the cab

Des Moines Works

825 SW Irvinedale Drive  |  Ankeny, IA  |  50023

John Deere Des Moines Works manufactures self-propelled sprayers, cotton harvesters, tillage equipment, and grain drills. We also have a gift shop stocked with John Deere clothes, toys and accessories.* For reservations and/or more information, call (800) 450-2670.

Tour Schedule
Monday, Thursday, Friday
10 a.m.
*Gift shop open during tour times or by request.

Tour Details
Tour lasts 1.5 hours
All participants must be at least 13 years old
No video recording or photography permitted
No sandals or open-toed shoes

   

Ottumwa
A John Deere worker on the factory floor

Ottumwa

928 East Vine Street  |  Ottumwa, IA  |  52501

John Deere Ottumwa Works manufactures round balers, large square balers, small square balers, mower-conditioners, self-propelled windrowers, and pull-type forage harvesters. We also have a gift shop stocked with John Deere clothes, toys and accessories.* For reservations call (800) 369-5689 or submit online tour request.

Tour Schedule
Monday — Thursday, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
*Gift shop hours vary. Please contact us for times.

Tour Details
Tour lasts 1 hour
All participants must be at least 13 years old
No video recording or photography permitted
No sandals or open-toed shoes