rockyridgefarm
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John Deere US built?
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jcmseven
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VTer,
My understanding is that only the cast pieces are made in China for the 300cx loader. China has a long history of doing good, and inexpensive, industrial casting. I believe much of the rest of the loader is manufactured in the USA and Canada. With regard to others' thoughts about being "Made in USA," John Deere has long considered itself a worldwide company, but having travelled overseas on some occasions, I have noted that it is still recognized as a US company. On a cycling trip to France last year, we passed a JD dealer in Albertville, FR while riding. One of those in the group (from Belgium) commented that "those are made in Illinois, USA." Even though most of the tractors on the lot were probably made in Mannheim, it was still nice to hear this. This fact is also bolstered by companies like Tuff-Torq/ Kanzaki building supply facilities here to better accomodate John Deere. I can live with some overseas parts and components, provided it helps maintain the financial integrity of such an American institution. I suppose such is the situation in the "worldwide economy."
John M
My understanding is that only the cast pieces are made in China for the 300cx loader. China has a long history of doing good, and inexpensive, industrial casting. I believe much of the rest of the loader is manufactured in the USA and Canada. With regard to others' thoughts about being "Made in USA," John Deere has long considered itself a worldwide company, but having travelled overseas on some occasions, I have noted that it is still recognized as a US company. On a cycling trip to France last year, we passed a JD dealer in Albertville, FR while riding. One of those in the group (from Belgium) commented that "those are made in Illinois, USA." Even though most of the tractors on the lot were probably made in Mannheim, it was still nice to hear this. This fact is also bolstered by companies like Tuff-Torq/ Kanzaki building supply facilities here to better accomodate John Deere. I can live with some overseas parts and components, provided it helps maintain the financial integrity of such an American institution. I suppose such is the situation in the "worldwide economy."
John M
IbQuick
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So is my new 4310 and 430 FEL built right here in the lower 48 except for the engine?
txhawg
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VTer
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John - You are correct in that the only the castings state Chinese origin. I did not see place of origin marked on any of the other loader components.
I will be interested to see where my MX-5 cutter was manufactured. It's sitting at the dealer but not too useful for snow removal.
I will be interested to see where my MX-5 cutter was manufactured. It's sitting at the dealer but not too useful for snow removal.
cowboydoc
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The entire drive train is now US made. That includes the engine, transmission, axles, and wheels. I know alot of the electronics are here too. I'm sure there are some parts that are not US made but the heart of the tractor sure is. I'd say that's the most important part of the tractor.
Not questioning your post /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif....but where can I see that in writing ?? I would be interested to see it...it would settle a lot of discussions where I work....
But it has a Vietnam made seat....wheres the steering wheel made ? Wheres the fenders made ??Wheres the hood made ???? The bearings are foreign made ....Wheres the levers made ??? How do you verify where they are made ???
Does the Power Tech engine have any foreign parts in it ???
Foreign made electronic parts ??? Yep sounds 100 % American made to me......You got me convinced .... /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
But it has a Vietnam made seat....wheres the steering wheel made ? Wheres the fenders made ??Wheres the hood made ???? The bearings are foreign made ....Wheres the levers made ??? How do you verify where they are made ???
Does the Power Tech engine have any foreign parts in it ???
Foreign made electronic parts ??? Yep sounds 100 % American made to me......You got me convinced .... /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif