John Deere’s Model D was first produced in 1923 in Waterloo’s John Deere factory and its reign ended in 1953 – making it Deere’s longest running model.

It's another milestone summer for John Deere. May 30, 2023, will mark 100 years since production of the first John Deere Model D tractor in Waterloo.

The John Deere Model D tractor was introduced in 1923 and became the first tractor built, marketed, and named John Deere. It replaced the Waterloo Boy in the company's product line.

No problem. A new revolution is underway in agriculture, and John Deere plans to lead the way. Later this year, Deere will release its first fully autonomous, self-driving tractor.

The event also kicks off the 100th anniversary celebration of the John Deere Model D tractor. More than 160,000 Model Ds were built from 1923 to 1953 – the longest tractor production run in ...

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His paintings of the John Deere Model D (1925-1953) helped establish it as an icon of American farming. "He's looking at this new era of farming that isn't drudgery," Schiffer said.