Deere & Company manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains used in heavy equipment and lawn care equipment. The company also offers financial services linked to structured purchases of heavy equipment and associated items. This American conglomerate is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It has consistently been ranked in the top 100 companies on the Fortune 500 America rankings list. The company was founded by John Deere in 1837 and is headquartered in Moline, Illinois.