frassinetti

The early John Deere tractors imported to Argentina were brought to these fertile Pampas lands by visionary Ranch owners seeking to improve their own lands and their productivity.

John Deere's most popular tractor, the Model A, began production in 1934.
This spawned a popular line of two-cylinder tractors including the B, G, L, LA, H, and M.

John Deere continues to produce tractors to an amazing extent. Such is the case that if we were to list the entire model list we would find ourselves doing this John Deere history for years and years to come.

The American John Deere models were brought to be produced in Argentina during the mid 1950s after the second presidency of the famous Juan Domingo Peron. The combination between the end of World War 2 and the overthrown of Peron from the government provided a very good scenario to begin with local tractor production.

The change within the economy plan and prospective future made this venture even more interesting and profitable. Just a couple of years before John Deere relocated the German firm Lanz was taken off the market because of it's political implications in the international armed conflict, and then it was taken by John Deere Argentina. In 1958 the first Argentine John Deere tractors would enter the local market and they would enjoy an immediate success that will remain in constant growth till these days.



Together with this great turn within the farm industry in Argentina, the toy industry began a golden era of industrialization and mass production. Toys are a reflection of reality, and at that time, our rural country side was growing at an extraordinary rate, positioning Argentina very well in the world.

Many of the most important toy factories such as Duravit, Mataraso, Saxo, Buby and even Muky made farm toys or farm related toys.

Sigomec was the main producer of John Deere inspired toys, but not the only one. John Deere tractors were made in all scales and sizes, using all sorts of materials from die cast to plastic. We have been able to find John Deere scale reproductions made out of resin as well as popular home made versions of the original tractor made out of handy materials by parents and grown ups for the family youngest members.

Given the role they played in several generations' childhood and due to the fact that we're talking about the early days of Argentina's toy industry all toys related to this period are an "excellent find" for any Farm toy collector. This period from the 50's to the 70's are known as the vintage period for any collector.

Bob Frassinetti, Art and Antique Dealer travelling the south of South America

kau

I don't get this thread. Is it an advertisement or are you just a toy collector?

If the later show some pictures of your collection. My Uncle is a huge John Deere toy collector.

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frassinetti

Hello Kau, I research Toys made here in Argentina, write about what information I find and invite people to read what I have written, knowledge is free on the wwww for everyone,..... I am also a Toy Collector, building my own Museum here in Argentina, as well as a web page full of information, amongst my other activities. I have found the web a fascinating a of communication and communicating with people I would never have met otherwise. Thank you for your Forum and the possibilities it gives for people to meet and exchange information and ideas, Best wishes, Bob

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bontai Joe

Interesting history lesson about Deere in South America.

frassinetti

Thank u Bontai Joe!

ljeune

I really enjoyed this article as I had all the toys JD made in the 50's.

wjjones

Very interesting!

frassinetti

Toys are just part of History, several years ago I also researched Tractors made in Argentina, from the Lanz Bulldog all the way to to the John Deere 730, will see if I still have the articles to post up, some of you might find them interesting, .. cheers from sunny Buenos Aires, Argentina!

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Cublover

I sent a die cast model of a 1934 A to my granson for his birthday 2/12/2012. Bought it at Tractor supply 2 weeks ago.

I noticed that you joined the forum 5 years ago, but have (5) posts???
I guess you ain't as 'mouthy' as I am.

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frassinetti

Hi! Yes, JD made plenty of Toys, sold along side the Big ones, they have had and still have a good Public Relationship with us,World Wide, the brand is well worked,.. no, I don't always get the time, I research not only Tractor made here, but most items imported in the 18th to the 20th Century, or even manufactured here,. so I have my hands full,.. when ever I discover something that I find interesting I write about it! Thanks for asking,........ cheers from sunny Buenos Aires, Bob Frassinetti

Here is my Photo Gallery on JD I have seen in Argentina! < This is a LINK press it!

wjjones

Thankyou for the link Bob.. I like the one with the steel wheels..

frassinetti

My pleasure, ...........