John Deere and Yamaha to Co-Develop Future Side-by-Side Vehicles
The two companies signed a collaboration agreement on Oct. 6, pairing Yamaha's powertrain expertise with John Deere's vehicle development and U.S. manufacturing capabilities.
Source: John Deere ↗
John Deere and Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA signed an agreement to collaborate on developing certain future side-by-side vehicles, the companies announced Oct. 6.
“John Deere and Yamaha share a commitment to quality, innovation and strong dealer networks,” said Jon Chase, Vice President of the John Deere Turf and Compact Utility Business Unit. “This collaboration will enable us to develop differentiated products that excite customers and create meaningful value.”
The partnership pairs Yamaha Motor’s powertrain and vehicle design expertise with John Deere’s vehicle development capabilities, U.S. manufacturing operations and customer insights. Both companies will retain their own brands, dealer networks, sales channels and customer relationships.
“We are excited about this relationship and the opportunities it creates for Yamaha, John Deere, our dealers and, most importantly, our customers,” said Dean Burnett, President of Yamaha Motorsports USA. “Together, two trusted global brands can accelerate innovation and bring greater value to the market.”
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA markets side-by-side vehicles alongside motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, boats and outboard motors through a nationwide dealer network. Its manufacturing subsidiary, Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America, is based in Georgia. Yamaha Marine Systems Company, a U.S.-based subsidiary, holds Torqeedo Inc. in Illinois and Yamaha Precision Propeller Inc. in Indiana among its holdings. Yamaha Financial Services, an affiliate doing business under that name through Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA, provides financing to Yamaha dealers and customers.
John Deere’s side-by-side line falls within its Turf and Compact Utility Business Unit. The company traces its equipment lineage to a steel plow introduced nearly 200 years ago and operates across agriculture, construction, forestry, turf and power systems.
Neither company has disclosed specific product details, powertrain configurations, model designations or a release timeline. The joint announcement states that details about future products will be announced at the appropriate time.
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