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Deere to Transfer Portion of Production to Mexico

June 13, 2024

Company expects to ramp down production of certain loaders early 2026.

John Deere to transfer some production to Mexico

Deere is set to transfer a portion of its production of skid steer and compact track loaders from the company's Dubuque Works plant to a planned new facility in Mexico in 2026.

According to a report from Telegraphherald.com, the exact number of employees to be affected by the move is not yet clear. Deere officials said about 200 production and 25 salaried employees at the Dubuque plant support the manufacturing of the equipment slated for relocation.

A statement from Deere says the company is acquiring land in Ramos, Mexico, to build a new facility expected to be operational in 2026. At that time, mid-frame skid steer loader and compact track loader production will be relocated from John Deere Dubuque Works to the Mexico facility.

The company expects to begin ramping down production of the loaders at the Dubuque facility in early 2026 and complete the transition by the end of that year.

Deere officials said the Dubuque Works plant will continue to manufacture large-frame skid steer and compact track loaders, crawler loaders, backhoes; utility-, construction- crawler dozers.