John Deere to offer more electric equipment

By 2026, John Deere, Moline, Ill., plans to offer electric compact utility tractors, commercial and residential mowers, Gator utility vehicles and more than 20 models of construction equipment.

“We’ve started this journey to solve customer pain points and deliver value,” said Derek Muller, product manager for electrification. “With zero emission products, there are new assumptions customers have on what products will be capable of. They want that next generation user experience that we plan to deliver.”

Muller said John Deere customers are facing more challenges and market pressures than ever before.

“Whether it’s our customers in agriculture or construction, they face similar challenges such as the lack of skilled labor, rising input costs and tight deadlines. Through our electric lineup of products, we’ll look to solve for those by reducing operational and maintenance costs, delivering powerful and reliable performance, and intuitive operation,” Muller said.

Early in 2022, John Deere acquired majority ownership in Kreisel Electric, an Austrian company pioneering in immersion-cooled battery technology, which provides extended battery life, efficiency in extreme climates, modular design and mechanical stability, the company says.