John Deere - The World's Largest Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer in 2024
John Deere - The World's Largest Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer in 2024

Key Facts About the Industry Leader:
✅ $61.2 billion in 2023 global revenue
✅ 35% market share in agricultural machinery worldwide
✅ 75,000+ employees across 30+ countries
✅ 12 major manufacturing plants dedicated to ag equipment
Technological Dominance:
John Deere's innovation leadership includes:
- Autonomous 8R Tractor (world's first self-driving tractor)
- See & Spray™ Technology (AI-powered precision weed control)
- Operations Center™ (cloud-based farm management system)
- Electric Excavator Series (sustainable construction equipment)
Product Range Leadership:
✔ Tractors (25-625 HP range)
✔ Combine Harvesters (X9 series - industry's highest capacity)
✔ Sprayers (See & Spray Select series)
✔ Planting Equipment (ExactEmerge™ seeders)
✔ Hay & Forage Tools
Global Manufacturing Footprint:
With production facilities in:
- USA (Waterloo, Iowa - largest tractor factory)
- Germany (Mannheim - European engineering hub)
- Brazil (Catalão - South American production center)
- India (Pune - Asian market base)
Why Farmers Choose the Market Leader:
- Largest dealer network (3,000+ locations worldwide)
- Best parts availability (96% fulfillment rate)
- Connected support (JDLink™ remote diagnostics)
- Resale value protection (industry-leading retention)
Comparative Advantage:
While other manufacturers like CNH Industrial (Case IH/New Holland) and AGCO (Fendt/Massey Ferguson) compete in specific segments, John Deere maintains complete dominance in:
- High-horsepower tractors (60% market share)
- Combine harvesters (58% market share)
- Precision agriculture adoption
Sustainability Commitments:
The company leads in:
♻️ Electric machinery development
♻️ Circular manufacturing processes
♻️ Carbon-neutral operations by 2040 goal

