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On John Deere factory tours, you get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most modern and efficient factories in the world. See how all the pieces come together on these interesting and informative factory tours.
Our factory guides take you through each stage of the manufacturing process, from the first steel cut to the finished product.
Visit our gift shops at select factory locations. They’re stocked with John Deere clothes, toys, accessories, and more. Whether you’re a kid or a brand enthusiast, there’s something for everyone.
We build machines in all shapes and sizes. Watch our skilled team assemble combines, planters, tractors, harvesters, balers, and more!
Experience John Deere innovation in action.
John Deere Des Moines Works, Des Moines, Iowa
John Deere Seeding Group, Moline, Illinois
John Deere Tractor Cab Assembly Operations, Waterloo, Iowa
John Deere Engine Works, Waterloo, Iowa
John Deere Drivetrain Operations, Waterloo, Iowa
John Deere Gator Works, Horicon, Wisconsin
John Deere Harvester Works manufactures combines and front end equipment.
Free admission
John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.
Tour schedule
TOUR SHUTDOWN March-June 2020
Monday–Friday: 8am, 10am, and 12:30pm
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John Deere Harvester Works
1100 13th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244
For reservations and/or more information, call 800.765.9588 or Submit an Online Tour Request
John Deere Seeding Group manufactures MaxEmerge™ 5 and ExactEmerge™ planters.
Free admission
John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.
Tour schedule
Monday–Friday: 8am, 10am, and 12:30pm
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John Deere Seeding Group
501 River Drive, Moline IL 61265.
For reservations and/or more information, call 800.765.9588 or Submit an Online Tour Request
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.
Free admission
John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.
Tour schedule
Monday–Friday: 8am, 10am, and 1pm
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Tractor Cab Assembly Operations
3500 East Donald Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
For reservations and/or more information, call 800.765.9588 or Submit an Online Tour Request
Unfinished engine blocks, heads, and crankshafts are precision-machined and assembled into John Deere diesel engines as well as power centers for other manufacturers.
Free admission
John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.
Tour schedule
Monday–Friday: 9:30am and 1pm
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Engine Works
3801 West Ridgeway Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50704
For reservations and/or more information, call 800.765.9588 or Submit an Online Tour Request
Components created by Drivetrain Operations include transmissions, front and rear axles, gears, and shafts.
Free admission
John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.
Tour schedule
Monday–Friday: 1pm
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Drivetrain Operations
400 Westfield Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701
For reservations and/or more information, call 800.765.9588 or Submit an Online Tour Request
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*.
*Gift shop open during tour times or by request. Free admission
John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.
Tour schedule
Monday, Thursday, and Friday: 10am
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John Deere Des Moines Works
825 SW Irvinedale Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
515-289-3198
For reservations and/or more information, call 800.765.9588 or Submit an Online Tour Request
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*.
*Gift shop hours vary. Please contact us for times. Free admission
John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.
Tour schedule
Monday–Thursday: 10am or 1pm
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John Deere Ottumwa Works
928 East Vine Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501
For reservations and/or more information, call 800.369.5689 or Submit an Online Tour Request
John Deere Gator Works manufactures utility vehicles.
Free admission
John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.
Tour schedule
Monday–Friday: 8am, 10am, and 12:30pm
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John Deere Gator Works
1501 West Lake Street, Horicon, WI 53032
For reservations and/or more information, call 800.765.9588 or Submit an Online Tour Request
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.