John Deere factory tour availability varies by location. Please review the below details specific to factories currently offering tours.
See where giants are born!
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.
Guided tours
Our factory guides take you through each stage of the manufacturing process, from the first steel cut to the finished product.
Gift shops
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.
Equipment
We build machines in all shapes and sizes. Watch our skilled team assemble combines, planters, tractors, harvesters, balers, and more!
While you’re here: Take a tour
Experience John Deere innovation in action.
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John Deere Seeding Group, Moline, Illinois
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John Deere Tractor Cab Assembly Operations, Waterloo, Iowa
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John Deere Engine Works, Waterloo, Iowa
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John Deere Drivetrain Operations, Waterloo, Iowa
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John Deere factory tour availability varies by location.
John Deere Harvester Works, East Moline, Illinois
John Deere Harvester Works manufactures combines and front end equipment.
Tour schedule
John Deere Harvester Works is currently offering Gold Key customer tours and John Deere dealer tours by appointment only.
Tour details
- Tour lasts 1.5 hours.
- All participants must be at least 13 years old.
- Minors (13-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
- No video recording or photography permitted.
- No sandals or open-toed shoes.
Contact us
Gold Key customer tours: contact your local John Deere dealer.
John Deere dealer tours: contact hxvsctr@JohnDeere.com.
John Deere Harvester Works
1100 13th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244
John Deere Tractor Cab Assembly Operations, Waterloo, Iowa
John Deere Tractor Cab Assembly Operations is home to the final assembly of 7, 8 and 9 Series tractors. We also have a gift shop stocked with John Deere clothes, toys, and accessories.
Tour schedule
- By appointment only: Monday – Friday at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM.
- Tours will be reserved on a first contacted, first reserved basis by appointment and based on availability.
Tour details
- Tour experience lasts 1.5 hours and is riding-only.
- Tours start promptly at the respective tour times.
- All guests must be 13 years of age or older. Proof of age may required (ex: drivers license, birth certificate).
- Minors (ages 13-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
- Wear long pants and closed-toe and closed-heel shoes; no sandals or open-toed shoes allowed.
- The use of cell phones for photography, videography of any kind is not permitted in the factory.
- Please leave your cell phones in your vehicle. If you choose to bring them in, they will be secured in the lobby for the duration of your tour.
- Personal cameras and video cameras are not allowed.
- We will provide safety glasses onsite, if you do not have your own.
Contact us
Gold Key customer tours: contact your local John Deere dealer.
Public tours: contact JDWLOOVisitorService@JohnDeere.com.
Tractor Cab Assembly Operations
3500 East Donald Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
John Deere Ottumwa Works, Ottumwa, Iowa
John Deere Ottumwa Works manufactures round balers, large square balers, small square balers, mower-conditioners, and self-propelled windrowers.
*Gift shop hours vary. Please contact us for times. Tour schedule
John Deere Ottumwa Works will resume Gold Key customer tours in February 2023. Public tours are not currently available.
Tour details
- Tour lasts 2-3 hours
- All participants must be at least 13 years old.
- Minors (13-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
- No video recording or photography permitted.
- No sandals or open-toed shoes allowed.
Contact us
Gold Key customer tours: contact your local John Deere dealer.
Public tours: not currently available.
John Deere Ottumwa Works
928 East Vine Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501
John Deere Des Moines Works, Ankeny, Iowa
John Deere Des Moines Works manufactures Sprayers, Cotton Pickers, Cotton Strippers, Grain and Tillage tools. We also have a gift shop open to the public Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., CST filled with custom John Deere clothes, toys, and accessories
Tour schedule
John Deere Des Moines Works currently offers public riding tours, gold key tours, and specialty market tours.
- Public tours are hosted on Wednesdays from June through the end of September at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Public tours require pre-registration; registration is based on availability. Email NXVisitorServices@johndeere.com to check public tour availability, gather details on current tour policies, and request a factory tour.
- Gold key and specialty market tours must be arranged through your local John Deere dealer or representative.
Tour details
- Standard factory riding tours last 2 to 2.5 hours.
- Roster with full legal names of each guest and last 4 digits of government-issued photo ID (driver's license/passport) must be provided in advance of all factory tours.
- Guests 18 years of age and older must present government-issued photo ID upon arrival.
- All participants must be at least 13 years old. No exceptions.
- Minors (13-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
- No video recording or photography permitted.
- Shoes with closed toe and heel are required. No sandals
- Long pants are required. No shorts, skirts or dresses.
Contact us
Public tours (school/student groups): Contact NXVisitorServices@JohnDeere.com.
Gold Key customer tours: Contact your local John Deere dealer.
John Deere Des Moines Works
825 SW Irvinedale Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
John Deere Davenport Works, Davenport, Iowa
John Deere Davenport Works manufactures 4WD loaders, motor graders, articulated dump trucks, skidders and wheeled feller bunchers.
Tour schedule
John Deere Davenport Works is currently offering factory riding tours, Gold Key tours, and CBD customer tours.
Visit https://johndeeretours.deere.com/ to check tour availability, view current tour policies, and request a factory tour.
Tour details
- Standard factory riding tours last 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Roster will full legal names of each guest must be provided in advance of all factory tours.
- Guests 18 years of age and older must present government-issued photo ID upon arrival.
- All participants must be at least 13 years old. No exceptions.
- Minors (13-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
- No video recording or photography permitted.
- Shoes with closed toe and heel are required. No sandals.
- Long pants are required. No shorts, skirts or dresses.
Contact us
Dealer, customer and public tours: Contact CFTours@JohnDeere.com.
Student/school tours: Contact QCCommunityContact@JohnDeere.com.
Gold Key customer tours: Contact your local John Deere dealer.
CBD customer tours: Contact your John Deere CBD manager.
John Deere Davenport Works
1175 East 90th Street, Davenport, IA 52807
John Deere Dubuque Works, Dubuque, Iowa
John Deere Dubuque Works manufactures backhoes, crawler dozers, skid steer loaders, tracked feller bunchers, tracked harvesters and knuckleboom loaders.
Tour schedule
John Deere Dubuque Works is currently offering factory riding tours, Gold Key tours, and CBD customer tours.
Visit https://johndeeretours.deere.com/ to check tour availability, view current tour policies, and request a factory tour.
Tour details
- Standard factory riding tours last 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Roster will full legal names of each guest must be provided in advance of all factory tours.
- Guests 18 years of age and older must present government-issued photo ID upon arrival.
- All participants must be at least 13 years old. No exceptions.
- Minors (13-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
- No video recording or photography permitted.
- Shoes with closed toe and heel are required. No sandals.
- Long pants are required. No shorts, skirts or dresses.
Contact us
Dealer, customer and public tours: Contact CFTours@JohnDeere.com.
Gold Key customer tours: Contact your local John Deere dealer.
CBD customer tours: Contact your John Deere CBD manager.
John Deere Dubuque Works
18600 South John Deere Road, Dubuque, IA 52001
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.