Factory Tours
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.
Guided Tours
Our factory guides take you through each stage of the manufacturing process, from the first steel cut to the finished product.
Equipment
We build machines in all shapes and sizes. Watch our skilled team assemble combines, planters, tractors, harvesters, balers, and more!
Gift Shops
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.
Plan Your Visit
John Deere factory tour availability varies by location. Please review the below details specific to factories currently offering tours. Before booking a tour, please review this important information to prepare.
Who we welcome for a tour
We’re excited to welcome customers, school groups, and family members of current employees for tours by appointment only. All tour attendees must be 13 years old to tour (no exceptions). Minors (13-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
The general public is invited to tour our John Deere Pavilion, Tractor and Engine Museum, and John Deere Historic Site.
Pick your location or contact your dealer
If you’re a customer, please arrange your tour through your dealer network.
If you are the family member of a current employee or coordinating for a school group, select your location below.
Prepare ahead
To ensure a smooth visit, please provide all attendee names (legal first and last) in advance of your tour. Remember to bring valid identification upon arrival, including government-issued ID and any relevant credentials.
For your safety, long pants and shoes with closed toe and heel are required. No sandals, shorts, skirts, or dresses are allowed regardless of season. An exception can be made for long skirts if associated with religious affiliation. We’ll provide PPE: bump cap, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
Please leave all personal belongings, including bags, backpacks, and electronic devices, in your vehicle outside the facility. We’ll share our communication outlets in case of emergency.
Have fun!
Our friendly factory guides will take you through each stage of the manufacturing process, from the first steel cut to the finished product.
Feel free to ask questions and learn from your expert tour guide. Factory photographers can share photos upon request. We can't wait to show you around!
Select a Factory to Tour
John Deere Harvester Works, East Moline, Illinois
John Deere Harvester Works produces the S700, X9, S7 series combines, and front-end equipment.
Tour schedule
Gold Key Tours: Please contact your John Deere dealer or John Deere dealer representative for more information.
Tour details
To request a Harvester Works General Tour, please visit https://johndeeretours.deere.com/ or have your dealer contact us. Other inquiries can be sent to Harvester Works Visitor Services.
*Please note that clicking the link above will navigate you away from John Deere's site and to a third-party site. Click here to view the third party's privacy statement.
*TOURS ARE NOT SCHEDULED UNTIL A CONFIRMATION IS SENT FROM A HARVESTER WORKS VISITOR SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE.
Contact us
Gold Key customer tours: contact your John Deere dealer.
John Deere Harvester Works
1100 13th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244
John Deere Waterloo Works, Waterloo, Iowa
John Deere Waterloo Works offers tours at Tractor Operations, Drivetrain Operations, and Engine Works. A gift shop is located at Tractor Operations and the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum.
Tour schedule
Visit https://johndeeretours.deere.com/* to check tour availability, view current tour policies, and request a factory tour.
*Please note that clicking the link above will navigate you away from John Deere's site and to a third-party site. Click here to view the third-party's privacy statement.
Contact us
Gold Key customer tours: contact your local John Deere dealer.
Tractor Operations
3500 East Donald Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
John Deere Ottumwa Works, Ottumwa, Iowa
John Deere Ottumwa Works manufactures round balers, large square balers, small square balers, and self-propelled windrowers.
Tour schedule
John Deere Ottumwa Works offers Gold Key tours.
Contact us
Gold Key Tours: Please schedule through your John Deere dealer John Deere dealer.
John Deere Ottumwa Works
928 East Vine Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501
John Deere Des Moines Works, Ankeny, Iowa
John Deere Des Moines Works manufactures Sprayers, Cotton Pickers, Cotton Strippers, Grain and Tillage tools.
Tour schedule
Approved tours are scheduled Monday through Friday at either 9am or 1pm.
Contact us
Gold Key customer tours: Contact your local John Deere dealer.
Educational tours (school/student groups): Contact NXVisitorServices@JohnDeere.com or call 515-289-3081.
825 SW Irvinedale Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
John Deere Davenport Works, Davenport, Iowa
John Deere Davenport Works manufactures 4WD loaders, motor graders, articulated dump trucks, skidders and wheeled feller bunchers.
Tour schedule
John Deere Davenport Works is currently offering factory riding tours, Gold Key tours, and Strategic Accounts Group customer tours.
Visit https://johndeeretours.deere.com/* to check tour availability, view current tour policies, and request a factory tour.
*Please note that clicking the link above will navigate you away from John Deere's site and to a third-party site. Click here to view the third-party's privacy statement.
Contact us
Dealer tours: Contact CFTours@JohnDeere.com.
Student/school tours: Contact QCCommunityContact@JohnDeere.com.
Gold Key customer tours: Contact your local John Deere dealer.
Strategic Accounts Group customer tours: Contact your John Deere Strategic Accounts Group manager.
John Deere Davenport Works
1175 East 90th Street, Davenport, IA 52807
John Deere Seeding Moline, Moline, IL
John Deere Seeding Moline is John Deere’s oldest factory that manufactures 1775NT, 1795 drawn, 1705, 1765, 1725 and 1725C integral planters.
Tour schedule
Gold Key Tours: Please contact your John Deere dealer or John Deere dealer representative for more information.
Tour details
To request a Seeding Moline General Tour, please email AXVisitorServices@JohnDeere.com or have your dealer contact us.
*TOURS ARE NOT SCHEDULED UNTIL A CONFIRMATION IS SENT FROM A SEEDING MOLINE VISITOR SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE.
Contact us
Gold Key customer tours: contact your John Deere dealer.
John Deere Seeding Moline
501 River Drive Moline, Illinois 61265
John Deere Dubuque Works, Dubuque, Iowa
John Deere Dubuque Works manufactures backhoes, crawler dozers, skid steer loaders, tracked feller bunchers, tracked harvesters and knuckleboom loaders.
Tour schedule
John Deere Dubuque Works is currently offering Gold Key tours, and Strategic Accounts Group customer tours.
Visit https://johndeeretours.deere.com/* to check tour availability, view current tour policies, and request a factory tour.
*Please note that clicking the link above will navigate you away from John Deere's site and to a third-party site. Click here to view the third-party's privacy statement.
Contact us
Dealer tours: Contact CFTours@JohnDeere.com.
Gold Key customer tours: Contact your local John Deere dealer.
Strategic Accounts Group customer tours: Contact your John Deere Strategic Accounts Group manager.
John Deere Dubuque Works
18600 South John Deere Road, Dubuque, IA 52001
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