John Deere
John Deere (company)
John Deere (pronounced /dʒɒn dɪər/) is an American corporation that manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains (axles, transmissions, gearboxes) used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment. The company was established in 1837 by John Deere, a blacksmith and inventor.
Etymology
The company is named after its founder, John Deere. The surname "Deere" is of English origin and is a variant of "Dear". The name "John Deere" is synonymous with farming and agricultural machinery.
Related Terms
- Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
- Construction: The building of something, typically a large structure.
- Forestry: The science or practice of planting, managing, and caring for forests.
- Diesel Engine: An internal combustion engine in which ignition of the fuel is caused by the elevated temperature of the air in the cylinder due to the mechanical compression.
- Drivetrain: The group of components that deliver power to the driving wheels.
- Lawn Care Equipment: Tools and machines used for the maintenance of lawns or other grassed areas.
See Also
- List of John Deere tractors
- John Deere (inventor)
- Agricultural machinery
- Construction equipment
- Forestry equipment
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on John Deere
- Wikipedia's article - John Deere
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