Like last year, a uniquely detailed semi-tractor and trailer that will transport several utility tractors and other equipment to each of the major Drive Green Tractor Experience events. In addition, the legendary designer Chip Foose has customized a 1970 John Deere 4020 Tractor, which also will be featured at many of the events scheduled after early March.
In conjunction with the nationally scheduled Experience events, many John Deere dealers are hosting smaller Drive Green Experience activities at their local dealerships across the country. At all the Experience events, John Deere tractor specialists will be on hand to demonstrate the equipment and answer questions.
When the show first started there was some limited availability on certain models so dealers were really happy to have some of these tractors on hand. The truck also provided a great promotional opportunity when it was parked outside dealerships.
Here are the latest updates from Sarah Ruth, Reno Branch, John Deere.
After finishing up the state of California, the caravan traveled to Redmond and Salem, Oregon. Floyd A Boyd hosted their Drive Green event in conjunction with their Grand Opening celebration in Redmond while Fisher Farm and Lawn hosted their event in Salem on Memorial Day weekend.
Central Oregon is known for small and commercial hay tools. Because of the cattle, equine and hay markets, the Utility Tractor lineup are ideal for traditional farms and cattle operations, small part time producers, as well as large property owners. The 5E-Limited Series tractors as well as the 6D are gaining popularity with producers because of their cost efficient and basic options for their everyday needs. One of the main products produced in western Oregon is a high quality alfalfa, and our full line of utility tractors performs well in this market.
A special thanks to Jake Barge and staff at Fisher Farm and Lawn, Territory Manager, Kurt Druffel and Territory Customer Support Manager, Bob Emanaul for their assistance in hosting and executing the Drive Green event in Salem, Oregon during their Memorial Day weekend.
These events provide a great opportunity to showcase the Frontier implements in addition to our Utility Tractors. Whether your are a first-time buyer or an experienced operator, our Utility Tractors are easy to operate and deliver excellent torque and usable power without sacrificing fuel economy; providing More Deere for Less Dough. The equipment featured on this caravan is ideal for property owners, part-time producers, traditional producers, livestock operations, commercial landscapers as well as government and municipalities. As you can see, whatever the chore or project, John Deere has a tractor for you to get the job done. We look forward to sharing more information as well as the features and benefits of our new John Deere Utility Tractors at any of our upcoming shows near you. In the meantime, more information about the products featured can be found online at www.deere.com
Our Sales Promotion Coordinator for John Deere in the Reno Branch is Sarah Ruth. She has once again sent in a summary of our show stops way out west.
Ogden and South Jordan, Utah
Our first two events were hosted by Greenline Equipment and supported by their five locations throughout Utah and Idaho. The first event was held at the Weber County Fairgrounds in Ogden, Utah during a week long NCHA (National Cutting Horse Association) event. The second was held at the South Jordan Equestrian Center in South Jordan, Utah. In addition to the Utility Tractors, a showcase of commercial mowing equipment was featured. These two areas also have a large population of equine making the Riata Rake a perfect Frontier implement to use with this lineup of John Deere tractors. Farmers in the Ogden area use our equipment to produce hay, corn silage for dairies as well as wheat.
Our third event was held in Grand Junction, Colorado and hosted by Delta Implement. In addition to producers growing hay and corn, Grand Junction is known for their specialty crops such as peaches, grapes and apples. The John Deere 5 series tractors are most commonly used for harvesting and handling hay, moving snow, and some narrows for the specialty crops in nearby Palisade. Many are also used to maintain LPO properties and around the farm utility tractors.
This was a great opportunity to showcase the Frontier implements in addition to our Utility Tractors. Whether your are a first-time buyer or an experienced operator, our Utility Tractors are easy to operate and deliver excellent torque and usable power without sacrificing fuel economy; providing More Deere for Less Dough. The equipment featured on this caravan is ideal for property owners, part-time producers, traditional producers, livestock operations, commercial landscapers as well as government and municipalities. As you can see, whatever the chore or project, John Deere has a tractor for you to get the job done. We look forward to sharing more information as well as the features and benefits of our new John Deere Utility Tractors at any of our upcoming shows near you. In the meantime, more information about the products featured can be found online at www.deere.com.
Kenneth wins a John Deere AC2-CG35H-P Compresserator with electric start valued at more than $2,500 (USD). Dixon registered for the prize at a Drive Green Utility Tractor Show event that took place in Tifton, GA earlier this year.
While I attended our Fresno show stop I not only saw some big equipment but also some equipment that enhances the accuracy of certain applications like planting and harvesting. Precision agriculture has become increasingly important and widespread and it was on display.
Sarah would like to remind everyone of their Ideal Drive Green Promotion, which includes a John Deere 5065 E (65HP) Tractor, John Deere Loader, Frontier Implement for one year or up to 225 total hours, whichever occurs first. Come on out to one of our events and get yourself registered!
I just learned that we have a special promotion going here in the Reno Branch of John Deere. Basically you can register to win a three piece package that includes a John Deere tractor, loader, and rear implement.
You can listen to them talk about the Model M and the Waterloo Boys. Harvey says the club was formed in 1991 as part of the National 2-Cylinder Club. He says they want to keep the heritage of the 2 cylinder tractor alive and likes the contrast of them displayed alongside new ones. He says the their raffle tractor is in high demand to be displayed at a variety of events.
I interviewed Richard when we were in Murfreesboro, TN. He says they had people with everything from 1 acre up to hundreds of acres of land. He was surprised to see how many people came out who had never been up close and personal with a tractor.
The Drive Green Utility Tractor Show event last month in Ottawa featured a drawing for one of these great Gators, and the recently announced winner is John Montgomery of Newington, Ontario who registered at the event.
I spoke to him right after he got off a 5 Series tractor which he thinks is a nice handling smooth riding tractor with a nice turning radius. He especially appreciated the placement of the controls which make it easy for the operator to get to. He had some more looking around to do after I spoke with him but he thought this tractor would suit his needs just fine.
From Georgia, Kenneth Dixon of Macon wins John Deere AC2-CG35H-P Compresseratorwith electric start valued at more than $2,500 (USD). Dixon registered for the prize at a Drive Green Utility Tractor Show event that took place in Tifton, GA earlier this year.
Karen Rottman, is the winner of a new John Deere AC2-CG35H-P Compresserator with electric start valued at more than $2,500 (USD). Rottman registered for the prize at a Drive Green Utility Tractor Show event that took place in Ft. Worth Texas earlier this year.
They had a great customer turnout and ride and drive. The emphasis was on Frontier attachments and products which were appealing to their customer markets surrounding the Ohio River (equine, part-time farmers, livestock and hay producers).
He likes what he sees from John Deere though, including the variety. At our Danville, KY stop he was most interested in the 6D Series and 5E Series tractors and likes what he sees. Depending on the time of the year he says they would use a tractor to feed hay, roll hay and bush hog with it. He was one of our ride and drivers and thinks the 5E would best fit his needs because of the transmission options on it.
Our newest driver of the Drive Green Utility Tractor Show truck is Tim Pol, standing here next to the 6D, 5D, 5E, 5M, 5E Limited and 3E Series numbers on the cab. I spoke with him at the end of our event in Danville, KY. He says he gets asked by people when he stops to let them take photos of the truck. I wonder how many pictures of this truck are out there.
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