History

• John Deere crawlers were first born when a Washington state John Deere dealer named Jesse Lindeman converted one of the company's Model D tractors into a low-slung orchard tractor. With his help, Deere & Company fine-tuned crawler prototypes, and the company was ready for regular production of its first crawler by 1933, according to Randy Leffingwell, author of "John Deere."
  
  

Features

• John Deere crawlers can accept multiple attachments, including loaders and dozer blades, and all models come equipped with state-of-the-art hydrostatic transmissions and rear engines to promote driver visibility. Current models designed for heavy forestry and construction use feature engines that range in size from 70 hp to over 200 hp, according to Deere.com.
  
  

Function

• The wide treads on John Deere crawlers spread the heavy weight of the vehicle over a larger surface area. This allows the crawlers to maintain power and move more effectively than John Deere wheeled tractors in multiple conditions, including loose soil, snow and mud.