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John Deere’s New 4M And 4R Series Compact Utility Tractors Aim To Simplify Landscaping

According to a recent company press release, John Deere has introduced new 4M and 4R Series compact utility tractors, designed to provide homeowners with a vehicle that will increase up-time, performance, comfort, and convenience needed for various tasks, including loading, mowing, and digging.

The 4M and 4R models range from 43 to 66 hp, are equipped with hydrostatic transmission, Twin Touch Pedals, and easy-to-use hydrostatic controls to find the right speed for the job at hand. The 4M tractors feature a flat floor, ergonomic controls, and a fully independent PTO. The 4R tractors include Hitch Assist, which enables fast and easy implement attachment, eliminating the need to go back and forth from the seat to the hitch during the process.

The two new compact utility tractor series’ design was heavily based on customer input. Scott Schadler, John Deere product marketing manager, said about the new series in the press release, "With compact utility tractors, it's all about finding the right machine to match customer needs.

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CEOs of the Industry: John McIntire, Partner at Pike Pig Systems

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CEOs of the Industry, Jim sits down with John McIntire, Partner at Pike Pig Systems, one of the most quietly impressive 26,000-sow operations in the U.S. John shares how he grew from operator to partner, how Pike built a people-first culture with long-tenured managers, and why they’re committed to weaning bigger, stronger pigs at 25+ days.

John breaks down how Pike stays efficient in a tough economic environment, the power of their shareholder-owned farm model, and how their work with PIC and a 240-head boar facility drives genetics and health outcomes. He also opens up about the innovations Pike adopts — and how they decide what’s truly valuable versus industry hype.

From Prop 12 and labor challenges to trade, consumer expectations, and sustainability, John chooses a hot-button issue and shares how Pike is preparing for the future. The episode closes with a rapid-fire “Fast Five” — mindset, leadership, daily habits, and three words that define Pike Pig Systems in 2025.

If you want a look inside a people-driven, purpose-driven, quietly elite pork system, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.