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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.

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Guided tours

Our factory guides take you through each stage of the manufacturing process, from the first steel cut to the finished product.

Young boy looking at a combine toy

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.

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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.

Plan your visit:

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John Deere Harvester Works, East Moline, Illinois

John Deere Harvester Works manufactures combines and front end equipment.

Dollar sign illustration  Free admission

John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.

Simple clock illustration  Tour schedule

TOUR SHUTDOWN March-June 2020
Monday–Friday: 8am, 10am, and 12:30pm

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  • 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.

Simple worker with hardhat illustration  Contact us

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, Moline, Illinois

John Deere Seeding Group manufactures MaxEmerge™ 5 and ExactEmerge™ planters. 

Dollar sign illustration  Free admission

John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.

Simple clock illustration  Tour schedule

Monday–Friday: 8am, 10am, and 12:30pm

Exclaimation point illustration  Tour details

  • Tour lasts 1.5 hours. (walking tour)
  • 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.
  • All guests must wear long pants or a long skirt covering all skin.

Simple worker with hardhat illustration  Contact us

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, Waterloo, Iowa

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.

Dollar sign illustration  Free admission

John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.

Simple clock illustration  Tour schedule

Monday–Friday: 8am, 10am, and 1pm

Exclaimation point illustration  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 allowed.

Simple worker with hardhat illustration  Contact us

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

John Deere Engine Works, Waterloo, Iowa

Unfinished engine blocks, heads, and crankshafts are precision-machined and assembled into John Deere diesel engines as well as power centers for other manufacturers.

Dollar sign illustration  Free admission

John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.

Simple clock illustration  Tour schedule

Monday–Friday: 9:30am and 1pm

Exclaimation point illustration  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 allowed.

Simple worker with hardhat illustration  Contact us

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

John Deere Drivetrain Operations, Waterloo, Iowa

Components created by Drivetrain Operations include transmissions, front and rear axles, gears, and shafts.

Dollar sign illustration  Free admission

John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.

Simple clock illustration  Tour schedule

Monday–Friday: 1pm

Exclaimation point illustration  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 allowed.

Simple worker with hardhat illustration  Contact us

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 Ottumwa Works, Ottumwa, Iowa

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.

Dollar sign illustration  Free admission

John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.

Simple clock illustration  Tour schedule

Monday–Thursday: 10am or 1pm

Exclaimation point illustration  Tour details

  • Tour lasts 1 hour
  • 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.

Simple worker with hardhat illustration  Contact us

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, Horicon, Wisconsin

John Deere Gator Works manufactures utility vehicles. 

Dollar sign illustration  Free admission

John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.

Simple clock illustration  Tour schedule

Monday–Friday: 8am, 10am, and 12:30pm

Exclaimation point illustration  Tour details

  • Tour lasts 1.5 hours (walking tour)
  • 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.
  • Must wear shoes with laces. 
  • No rings or long jewelry permitted.
  • All guests must wear long pants or a long skirt covering all skin.

Simple worker with hardhat illustration  Contact us

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

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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.