2006 Construction and Forestry News Releases and Information

MOLINE, IL (October 2, 2006)—John Deere Construction & Forestry Company today announced the release of the 2006/07 Edition Deere Performance Handbook and CD-ROM package. In addition to the latest equipment specifications, the handbook features owning and operating cost formulas and production estimators.

"The handbook and CD package is packed with useful information. It's a super resource for researching John Deere construction equipment," says Peter Sebastian, John Deere Construction & Forestry Company. "The CD has an electronic version of the handbook with interactive production estimators and owning and operating cost calculators."

The handbook and CD are revised each year to add new products and update the equipment specifications. "This year a new chapter on scraper tractors and pull-type scrapers has been added," Sebastian said. "An Excel-based scraper production estimator also has been included."

The Performance Handbook with CD package is available at any John Deere Construction & Forestry dealer (item # DKD1704). The CD-ROM disk requires MS Windows, a Web browser (Netscape or Internet Explorer), Acrobat Reader 4.0 or greater and Excel 2000 or greater.

John Deere (Deere & Company-NYSE: DE) is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment, a major manufacturer of construction equipment, and a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care. John Deere also manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment and provides landscape and worldwide financial services. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe.  

For more information call 1-800-503-3373, or write:
John Deere Construction & Forestry Company
P.O. Box 8806
Moline, IL 61266

Contact:
Lara Holy
913/901-2119
holyl@weyforth-haas.com

Mary Young
913/901-2192
youngm@weyforth-haas.com