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It’s that time of the year when the snow is melting and grass is growing. Whether you’re the manager of a baseball field or the owner of a landscaping company, keeping your lawn in good condition this season should be a top priority. So let’s take a look at  5 videos of John Deere commercial mowers in action:

In this video you can get a sense of how effective John Deere walk-behind mowers can be. A pistol grip, an automatic-release thumb latch that controls the gears in the twin loop transmission, controls these hydrostatic mowers.

Every John Deere 950 tractor is equipped to attach a John Deere 80 loader for all types of loading and lifting jobs. While the two are not sold as one it is rare to see one without the other; the combination of these two pieces of equipment provides operators with a powerful machine capable of completing a number of residential yard and gardening tasks.

Before hitching the loader to the tractor it is important that operators know what they’re dealing with. We recommend committing the following key facts to memory if you’re planning to put a John Deere 950 tractor loader to use.

It’s just about time to fire up your John Deere lawn tractor to tackle spring landscaping  jobs, but, in order to make your life easier, you might need the John Deere 45 Loader attachment. For every task that involves carrying, hauling, or moving material, the John Deere 45 Loader can help get the job done right.

If you find winter snow lingering on your lawn this spring, then the snow removal capabilities of the 48” standard bucket on the John Deere 45 front end loader can tackle the job. Or, if the snow has melted and the debris from strong winter winds has accumulated on your yard, the 45 Loader can easily haul away and pile up all unwanted material.

As of this week, spring is officially here! Although some of us may still be waking up to chilly temperatures, there is a light at the end of the tunnel that promises warmer weather.

The onset of spring signals the beginning of yard maintenance, landscaping, and planting, all of which require the power and reliability of John Deere lawn tractor attachments.

Whether you’ve had your John Deere lawn tractor for several years or you’re investing in a brand new 2013 model, all of these attachments will fit nicely with your equipment.

John Deere & Company has a long history of providing quality diesel engines to its customers, from its first diesel engine in 1949 to today’s Tier 4 PowerTech engine. This post features 20 interesting facts that you may not know about John Deere diesel engines.

1. Since 1949, Deere has designed and manufactured diesel engines.

2. The first Deere diesel engine, found in the Model R, produced 51 horsepower and was the first to offer a live power take-off (PTO) with its own clutch.

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For as hard as your Deere tractor works, it deserves the occasional paint touch-up to maintain its shine. Although the equipment on the inside of these machines is what gives all John Deere tractors their power and reputation, the familiar John Deere green paint is what continues to turn heads.

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If you’ve started noticing a little fading from the sun or a few scrapes and scratches from hard days of work, it may be time to invest in some John Deere green paint. Every color in the John Deere equipment lineup is available for purchase, so you can keep your green mower gleaming and your yellow skid steer bright.

One glimpse of this John Deere 3720 tractor is enough to know it’s unlike any other. This model in the 3000 series has a striking exterior design and offers an array of features for an effortless operating experience.

Every feature in the operator station is, in fact, designed to improve user comfort and productivity; the steering wheel is adjustable, each control is distinguishable by color and shape, the steps and grab handles offer ease of use when getting on and off the tractor, and there is a comfortable seat with plenty of leg room.

A farmer’s day begins before sunrise and ends as the sun slips below the horizon. From the warmth of a spring growing season to the bitter chills that accompany the winter, it’s a farmer’s job to get up every morning and work the land.

Join us as we walk through more than 100 photos that give a snapshot of a farmer’s workday, from sunrise to sunset. Use the links below to navigate through each section of the day.

While many of us are still braving freezing temperatures and daily snowfall, spring will be here in no time. But before your lawn can transition from its dormant winter state to thick and lively summer grass, the proper spring preparations must be made. The following are 5 early spring lawn care tips to consider when preparing for the season.

1) Check the pH level of your soil: Who knew maintaining a healthy green lawn involved certain elements of chemistry? Depending on your geographical location and your lawn’s soil, you’ll need to determine which conditions are best for creating the most hospitable growing environment. Call a lawn care service or learn how to test your soil’s pH levels.

You’ve already got the perfect John Deere tractor. It works like a charm and it efficiently powers through any task you put in front of it, but do you have the right John Deere tractor tires? We recommend considering the following components when choosing the right John Deere tractor tires for your farming needs.

Size: Manufacturers in the U.S. give tire sizes based on “designations” or “standards,” which measure tire size in inches and are broken down into a star-rating system. This system indicates the maximum pressure based on the tire size. For example, tractor tires with an 18.4 inch width and 30 inch diameter are given three stars and a maximum pressure of 30 psi.