2009 Marks 50 Years of 4WD Tractors

To commemorate this milestone each new 9030 Series Wheel Tractor produced during model year 2009 will have a special 50 years decal displayed on the tractor. The 4WD story started in 1959 when John Deere introduced its first articulated farm tractor, the8010, at a John Deere field day near Marshalltown, Iowa. Farmers were invited to examine the tractor and view a demonstration of this new tractor along with other new equipment which would be offered for the next crop year.
The 8010, at 215 engine horsepower, was the star of the show and farmers were in awe of this giant. It was 8 feet 2-1/2-in tall to the top of its steering wheel, 8 feet wide and 19 ft 7-1/4-in from grill to drawbar and weighed 19,700 lb.
Fifty years later, John Deere’s 9630 is the flagship 4WD Tractor of the 9030 Series Tractors which was introduced in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2007. The 9630 has 530 engine horsepower. It is 13 feet tall to the top of the exhaust stack, 16-ft wide and 22 ft 6-in long. It can weigh up to 57,000 lb.
To celebrate this significant mile stone of 50 years of the 4WD we are offering two special commemorative John Deere Collectible items. One is a print titled A Powerful First Fifty Years. We have a limited supply available while they last for $59.99 http://www.jacksonleepearson.com/apowerfulfirstfiftyyearsof4wdsjohndeereprint.aspx
The second is a 50th Anniversary 4WD John Deere Toy Tractor Set it includes one each of a 8010, 8850 and 9630 at 1/64th scale. This item is a dealer exclusive but you will find it at http://www.jacksonleepearson.com/johndeere50thanniversarytractorset.aspx
Don’t forget about all our apparel to satisfy your style needs. We have a large selection at http://www.jacksonleepearson.com/johndeereclothingapparel.aspx. Proudly wear your John Deere Sweatshirt and celebrate 50 years of the 4WD.