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.
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 Harvester Works manufactures combines and front end equipment.
John Deere factory tours are open to the public and completely FREE.
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.
John Deere Seeding Group manufactures MaxEmerge™ 5 and ExactEmerge™ planters.
All guests must wear long pants or a long skirt covering all skin.
501 River Drive, Moline IL 61265.
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.
No sandals or open-toed shoes allowed.
Unfinished engine blocks, heads, and crankshafts are precision-machined and assembled into John Deere diesel engines as well as power centers for other manufacturers.
Components created by Drivetrain Operations include transmissions, front and rear axles, gears, and shafts.
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.
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.
John Deere Gator Works manufactures utility vehicles.
Minors (13–17) must be accompanied by an adult.
Must wear shoes with laces.
No rings or long jewelry permitted.
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.