The Operators Behind the New John Deere Excavators | Philson Ltd. | John Deere

Meet a few of the John Deere Test Pilots—operators who help shape the new generation of John Deere Excavators. From real world testing to monthly feedback with the factory team, these experienced crews put new machines through their paces and ensure they’re ready for jobsites everywhere. With decades of trust in John Deere’s reliability, strength, and SmartGrade™ technology, these pilots show what it means to build, refine, and enjoy the work they love—moving dirt and making a living doing it. #HeavyEquipment #ConstructionLife#JohnDeere 00:00 – Meet the John Deere Test Pilots Introductions from Charles, Steve, Lester, and Curtis. 00:22 – Passion for Heavy Civil Work Why they love working with excavators, dirt, and heavy construction. 00:31 – Building a Trusted Reputation How the company earned community respect for getting jobs done right. 00:42 – Inside the Test Pilot Program How the crew was selected and their role in helping Deere refine new machines. 00:56 – Reporting Back to Deere Monthly machine metrics, feedback, and performance reviews. ✅ Subscribe for more John Deere videos: http://bit.ly/2Yo9Oad More From John Deere: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/johndeere TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@JohnDeere Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDeereUSCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JohnDeere/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-deere Find a Dealer: http://bit.ly/2l8PivS Visit our Website: https://www.deere.com