Engines and Drivetrain 2009 Press Releases and Information

Waterloo, Iowa (February 12, 2009) — John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) is pleased to announce its newest marine engine will be on display at the 2009 Miami International Boat Show, February 12 – 16, 2009. The PowerTech™ 6135SFM75 marine diesel engine is the newest addition to the John Deere lineup and boasts up to 559 kW (750 hp).

John Deere will have three other diesel engines on display at the show: the PowerTech 4045TFM75, 6068AFM75 and 6090SFM75. All of these engines meet EPA Tier 2 and EU emissions requirements and are MARPOL Annex VI compliant. The 6068AFM75 and 6090SFM75 are also new additions to the JDPS marine lineup and were introduced in late fall 2008.

"John Deere is excited to introduce the new 6135SFM75 because it is by far the most powerful engine produced by John Deere," said Dave Flaherty, marine marketing manager for John Deere Power Systems. The next most powerful John Deere engine is the 6125SFM75 at 455 kW (610 hp). "Our customers have been asking for more powerful engines, and we are pleased to offer them this new model with up to 559 kW (750 hp)."

The new PowerTech 6135SFM75 has 13.5L of displacement and is a 6-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-sea water aftercooled marine engine.

Product highlights for the remaining three engines on display in Miami include:

• The PowerTech 4045TFM75 has 4.5L of displacement and offers 101 kW (135 hp). The 4045TFM75 is a 4-cylinder, turbocharged marine engine.

• The new PowerTech 6068AFM75 has 6.8L of displacement and boasts up to 256 kW (330 hp). This engine delivers high horsepower in a small package and offers more flexibility in this popular power range. This engine is a 6-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-engine coolant aftercooled marine engine with more low-speed torque and better transient-response times.

• The new PowerTech 6090SFM75 has 9.0L of displacement and offers up to 373 kW (500 hp). The 6090SFM75 is a 6-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-sea water aftercooled marine engine.

All of these engines are excellent choices for cruisers, trawler yachts, houseboats and other recreational applications. The new 6135SFM75 is especially suited for sportfishing boats. And with high torque at low-rated speeds, customers enjoy excellent vessel control and maneuvering on all these John Deere engines.

About John Deere Power Systems

John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) manufactures and markets 30 kW to 448 kW (40 hp to 600 hp) industrial diesel engines and 56 kW to 559 kW (75 hp to 750 hp) marine diesel engines, as well as drivetrain components for use in a variety of off-highway applications. JDPS can be contacted at 1-800-JD-ENGINE (1-800-533-6446), or via e-mail at jdpower@JohnDeere.com. Information about the full line of JDPS engines and drivetrain components can be accessed at www.JohnDeere.com/jdpower.

About Deere & Company

John Deere (Deere & Company — NYSE: DE) is the world’s leading provider of advanced products and services for agriculture and forestry and a major provider of advanced products and services for construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe.