John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) will spotlight leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) equipment alongside its full range of power solutions at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, March 3-7 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This show marks the first time JDPS has integrated OEM equipment directly into its CONEXPO booth. This approach reinforces the company’s focus on choice and highlights how collaboration with OEMs drives innovation across vital industries.
“A New Era in Power is about providing the right solution for the right application, and that starts with listening to our customers,” said Julien Le Vély, global director of marketing and sales at JDPS. “At CONEXPO, we’re proud to showcase not just our technology, but the real-world success of the OEMs who trust John Deere to power their equipment. We remain deeply committed to advancing the diesel engines many rely on today while investing in a comprehensive portfolio of solutions — including battery and hybrid technology and renewable fuels — to ensure our customers’ success for years to come.”
Solutions across the power spectrum
The JDPS booth is designed to display engine and other power solutions across a broad range of power and application sizes, making it easy for OEMs and contractors to explore the right fit for their needs:
- Small size, strong impact: Discover compact and efficient power solutions engineered to deliver seamless integration and significant performance.
- Mid-size muscle, modern energy: Explore a versatile lineup of engines and hybrid-ready technologies that provide the robust, reliable power needed to drive the modern jobsite.
- Big power, bigger possibilities: Experience the high-horsepower engines that anchor the Next Generation Engine lineup, built to handle the most demanding applications with exceptional durability and performance.
Collaborating for success: Featured OEM applications
The core of the JDPS exhibit is a celebration of the OEM contractors who put John Deere power to the test every day. The proven, dependable performance of the machines showcased in the JDPS booth demonstrates the power needed to thrive in some of the world’s toughest industries and conditions. Participating OEMs include:
Bandit industries: High-production chipping in tough terrain
Bandit Industries will feature their 2290 Track Whole Tree Chipper, a machine valued for its balance of high-production capability and compact, transportable design. In demanding applications like right-of-way and land clearing on intense slopes, the chipper relies on the JD14 engine to provide the critical horsepower and high torque needed for efficient chipping.
CK Power: The future of portable power
CK Power, a distributor, manufacturer, and parts and service provider for off-highway industrial engines and generator solutions, will introduce a concept generator built around the new JD4 engine. This custom power solution was engineered to demonstrate the JD4’s key advantages: a compact package, simplified maintenance, and reliable performance for the demanding utility, construction, and rental markets.
Elgin Sweeper Company: Cleaning communities for over a century
Elgin Sweeper Company, founded in 1914, will display its flagship three-wheeled Pelican mechanical streetsweeper, known for its manoeuvrability in tight urban environments. Customers describe the Pelican powered by a 4.5L John Deere industrial engine as tough, maneuverable, and dependable — qualities essential for improving community health and safety. Elgin Sweeper Company’s ongoing collaboration with JDPS is crucial as it focuses on the industry’s shift toward hybrid-electric models driven by sustainability goals at the municipal and community level.
Jones Manufacturing: Unmatched durability in grinding
Jones Manufacturing will showcase the ruggedness of its Mighty Giant grinder, powered by the JD18 engine. For this 96-year-old company, the JD18 delivered a new competitive edge with the engine’s optimized fuel efficiency, impressive lower-end torque, and remarkably quiet operation. The power range of the JD18 is helping Jones Manufacturing reach new clientele and strengthening the Mighty Giant’s position in both the agricultural and industrial grinding markets.
John Deere Construction equipment showcase
To demonstrate that the solutions offered to OEMs are proven in the most demanding construction environments, JDPS will also feature two John Deere machines in its booth. Displaying the John Deere applications will underscore how the same powerful and reliable engine technology OEMs rely on is engineered directly into John Deere equipment.
The 310 X-Tier E-Power Backhoe is built with John Deere and KREISEL battery technology. The prototype backhoe is a 100 percent battery-electric solution that showcases the proven development process of John Deere by putting customer needs first. With their input and testing, the machine has evolved to support impressive productivity and offers instant torque and quiet operation, and will be displayed alongside a concept mobile charging solution. Unveiled at bauma 2025, the mobile charger concept demonstrates our focus on developing flexible charging options that can be deployed quickly and easily wherever they are needed.
Also on display will be the diesel-electric 824 X-Tier Wheel Loader, a large-scale loader powered by the JD9 engine. In addition to learning about the loader’s revamped 9.0L engine, visitors can explore the Electric Variable Transmission (EVT) technology on the 824 X-Tier, which delivers near instant response and simplified operation with a single pedal.
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