A look at John Deere's century of tractors, from early models to modern machines. The video traces how innovations like power steering and safety features shaped farming, and shows why the brand became central to mechanized agriculture across generations.
Are you ready, Will? All set. Here she goes. The Waterloo Boy. This early two cylinder model R had a single speed transmission and pulled a two bottom plow. John Deere engineers immediately made substantial improvements and a new Waterloo Boy. Soon introduced here is the new John Deere tractor, model D. Thousands were sold and mechanized farming became a reality. The model D, a name that was soon to be the talk of the country. So I'd like to take a few moments to tell you about the new John Deere models A and B tractor. Now the wheel tread can be fully adjusted for all jobs. Here were tractors that were adaptable to crops grown in various row widths. Here they are modernly styled, clean cut, pleasing in appearance and better than ever before. John Deere has another new tractor to show you. You'll agree that it's a good looking tractor. A tractor anyone would be proud to own. It's the new model M. These quick patch implements combined with the touch o matic control provide a new conception of modern farming. Here are tractors that step up earning on farms of every size and type. John Deere again made tractor history with the introduction of power steering for quick easy turns at the end of the field. You bet. Power steering makes a difference. It's almost as easy to handle as your automobile. Really. Modern equipment, all new 1010 with 35 horsepower. Well, what do you know? Power is big. A new gener protection from overturn started with an idea pioneered by John Deere and given to the whole industry. You're gonna make life a whole lot easier. It's called a roll guard. You're a farmer already up and headed for work while most folks are still sound asleep. Heat, air conditioning, dust filtration. Because you're important to us and even, even more important to your family. Nothing runs like a deer. John Deere riding mower. Feeling the power of all 18 horses. John Deere. They're built to last. Quality and variety of John Deere plow the average garden in just 4.5 seconds. John Deere research and engineering center in Waterloo, Iowa, bringing you news about new opportunity machines and equipment designed specifically to meet farming requirements. John Deere, a name that was soon to be the talk of the country. Good work and long life in the toughest condition. The one and only tractor, a tractor anyone would be proud to own will give the farmer everything he wants. He's got one tractor that'll do the whole job. Strong and long lasting, making life easier, happier and more profitable. John Deere again made tractor history. An even more powerful tractor than ever before. Track type power with a big future.
