John Deere is the brand name of Deere Company, an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains (axles, transmissions, gearboxes) used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment. The company also provides financial services and other related activities. Deere & Company is headquartered in Moline, Illinois and listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It was founded in 1837 and ranked No. 84 in the 2020 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations.