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Category: John Deere

The Illinois Quad Cities: A Different Kind of Motor City

Automobiles, engines, and tractors. The Illinois Quad Cities was an early 20th century tech hub, racing to put the internal combustion engine on roads and farms.

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Leave a Comment on The Illinois Quad Cities: A Different Kind of Motor CityFebruary 28, 2021September 14, 2021 By Neil Dahlstrom

Did William Butterworth Oppose John Deere’s First Tractor?

For decades, William Butterworth, John Deere’s third president, has been the scapegoat, the person to blame for Deere’s “late” entrance into the tractor business. I think it’s time to let him off the hook. Deere’s tractor development program began in 1912. The industry at that …

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Leave a Comment on Did William Butterworth Oppose John Deere’s First Tractor?January 25, 2021September 14, 2021 By Neil Dahlstrom

Top Ten John Deere History Books

‘Tis the season for a list, and in the spirit of the season, here are my top ten books about John Deere history. I’ve spent twenty years providing historical research services in the John Deere Archives, and over time, strong subject trends appear. Based on …

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Leave a Comment on Top Ten John Deere History BooksJanuary 2, 2021September 14, 2021 By Neil Dahlstrom

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