Two subjects that seem to come up from time to time are European sold John Deere tractors and requests for manuals. For those wanting the info and so that it can be found in the archives... John Deere prints operator's manuals, technical manuals, and parts catalogs on much of their equipment (tractors, combines, mowers, planters, drills, etc.) they have produced over the years. They also print service publications. These are the manuals used by the dealers.It is true that John Deere is not responsible for maintaining parts distribution in the US for foreign models, but those US models built in Manneheim Germany had siblings almost identical , but with a different model number and some minor cosmetic differences built for the European market. They were built in the same plant, but one stayed there and the other came here. Typically the European series was one number series behind the US series but the same tractor. An example would be the US 2950 and the European 3140. Some say why not stick to the US models and not have to worry about parts? You don't have to worry about parts if you've got the parts manual from the address/phone number below ... and... the main reason for interest in these European models is price. They are cheaper to purchase. Here is a personal example: My European model 3140 needed some hazard lights fixed and a BiLux headlight bulb was out. I also needed a fuel, oil and hydraulic filter. So I looked up the parts in my parts manual and called the dealer that is about 40 miles away on Wed. He had all but one part in stock and I rec'd all of them on the following Monday via UPS. If the manual is not in stock at Midland then they will often print on demand. Typically you will receive the manual in 7-14 days if it is in stock.
Hope this answer some questions and helps some people. Midland Press Corporation
John Deere Dept. 800
5440 Corporate Park Drive
Davenport, IA 52807 1-800-522-7448
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