Shockingly, 2015 is in the books. While we are preparing for what’s to come in the new year by identifying how the MachineFinder blog can continue to be a trusted source of information for our audience, it’s important to also step back and take a look at some of 2015’s successes.

We thank all of our readers and fans for your support this year. Without your readership, social shares, and feedback, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Here’s a look at some of the most popular posts from 2015, with a brief statement for each as to why we believe they were successful. Enjoy!

Train Like a Pro with the John Deere Combine Simulator

Combine Simulator

Combines can be a crop producer’s best friend come harvesting season. This post looked at the new S-Series GoHarvest Premium Combine Simulator, which helps reduce fuel costs and machine hours during the training process via a variety of learning modules.

12 Attachments to Add to Your John Deere EZtrak Mower

Zero Turn Mowers

We created this post to give our loyal readers and EZtrak owners a comprehensive list of attachments that can be added to their equipment to make it even more efficient and easy to use.

Sizing Up the Largest John Deere Tractor to Date: The 9620R

9620R

By analyzing search engine results, we noticed a lot of people ask “what is the biggest John Deere tractor?” So, to help provide an answer to their question, we put together this post, which looks at the key features of the 9620R.

15 Interesting John Deere Tractor Facts to Sharpen Your Knowledge

Old Tractor

Knowledge is power. In this post, we looked to provide a list of interesting facts for John Deere tractor fans to reference when expanding their Deere tractor knowledge.

John Deere Equipment Comparison: 1023E and 1025R Utility Tractors

1023E

Deciding on which piece of equipment is best suited for you can be a challenge. Here, we looked at Deere’s 1023E and 1025R Tractors and identified key similarities and differences to help clear the air.

15 Features that make the John Deere CTS Combine a Harvesting Favorite

CTS Combine

The CTS Combine is one of the favorites among crop producers, even decades after it rolled out of the factory. In this post, we took a closer look at some of the features that make it a staple of operations around the country.

Twitter Fan Image Gallery: John Deere #Plant15 Equipment in Action

john-deere-planting

By leveraging Twitter’s popular “Plant15” hashtag, we were able to connect with and celebrate dedicated crop producers by assembling an image gallery of them hard at work with their John Deere equipment. Thanks again for all the amazing contributions this year!

A Glance at the New Line of 2016 John Deere Agricultural Products

2016 Products

Deere’s annual product release is always a treat, and this year was no different. It came as no surprise to us that this overview of new products was one of the most popular pieces of the year on our blog.

Introducing A New Used Equipment Online Experience at MachineFinder.com

MachineFinder Homepage

MachineFinder in 2015 saw a little bit of “out with the old and in with the new” thanks to the development of a fresh responsive design website. This post took a look at some of the most critical changes and additions made to MachineFinder as we looked to better the user experience.

Exploring the New 2016 John Deere 9RX Series Tractors

9RX Tractor

The introduction of the new 9RX Tractor was one of the highlights of the 2016 Deere product launch. This post provided a comprehensive overview of its key features and benefits.

New John Deere Equipment for 2016: A Visual Guide

Corn Head

Let’s face it, we all love images. With that in mind, we put together this visual guide so our fans can get a look at what each new 2016 product looks like in action.

5 John Deere Construction Apps that Build Up Productivity

Construction Equipment

In 2015, mobile device usage on the jobsite continued to rise. Recognizing this trend, John Deere released a number of new productivity-boosting apps. In this post, we provided a brief overview of five construction apps that should be downloaded.

Final Thoughts

There you have it. Our most popular blog posts of 2015. Did you have a favorite blog post that we missed in this list? If so, feel free to connect with us on Facebook or Twitter to let us knowHave a great 2016!

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