10 Best John Deere Toys
Updated 24 June 2021
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Daniel is our primary content producer here at TheToyZone. He is a big kid at heart and a self confessed geek. His mission is to find toys that kids will treasure, researching and writing about toys he wants to play with himself.
Every child instinctively knows one thing: tractors are AMAZING. Is it the massive wheels, the fact that they make such a loud noise, or something else that makes them so popular? This reviewer was lucky enough to drive one around over his summers working on a farm as a teen, and still get that rush whenever I see one.
When it comes to tractors, there’s only one name that counts and that’s John Deere, so it’s no shock to find plenty of branded toys out there to help kids live out their tractor dreams. There’s everything from bicycles to finger puppet books to lawnmowers and pedal tractors.
Of course, the John Deere brand is all about quality and reliability, but we’ve still been careful to filter out any fake online reviews to ensure that these 10 best John Deere toys are all ones that have been recommended by real parents.
1I Am a Tractor (John Deere Finger Puppet Book) (John Deere Finger Puppet Board Book)
Learning about the daily farming chores and all the animals that live on a farm is always appealing for children. Since they enjoy flipping through books over and over again, this simple story will promote word recognition and reading. The tractor can be wiggled and moved over every page of the book as it drives through its daily work schedule and children make up their own stories about their little imaginary farm.
What we love
- A good book for an adult to read to a toddler, pointing out the keywords and illustrations as the child drives the tractor along
- The chunky pages makes it easy for toddlers to hold (and chew of course)
What We Don't Like That Much
- With a few more pages, more animals could be included in the narrative
2TOMY John Deere Electronic Lawn Mower, Toy for Kids, Green
This takes push toys to the next level. It looks like a real lawnmower and the interactive features make it much more than just a toy for early walkers. A very popular toy for toddlers from the age of two and up to four years, it has four large buttons that are easy to push for their tiny hands, producing four different sounds that make it even more appealing for young children. The sounds include a motor that resembles a lawnmower, grass clippings filling up the front container, bubbling oil sounds when you’re checking the oil, and typical sounds when filling up the gas tank.
What we love
- The handle is extendable for easy storage and can also be adjusted to the child’s height.
- There are 2 extra sandbox toys included
What We Don't Like That Much
- A cute face on the front would have increased its charm
3TOMY John Deere 11" Tough Tractor
Whether in a sandbox or in the garden, this very authentic tractor can do the job well. Wherever creativity and imagination can carry your child, this tractor will be the perfect companion. The soft plastic tires can be maneuvered by the tractor’s steering wheel for added realism. This tractor will survive any sandbox, muddy yard, or barley field with its die-cast metal body.
What we love
- There’s a rear hitch that fits many different trailers
- TOMY has a massive range of accessories for this tractor
What We Don't Like That Much
- Can be hard to clean to cabin after muddy play
4TOMY John Deere Sit-N-Scoot Tractor Toy, Green, One Size
Children love the personal mobility this little sit-and-scoot tractor gives. It is suitable for children from 18 months up to six years old, depending on the stature of the child. The design is lightweight but stable and easy to maneuver. It has a wide wheelbase for stability and will quickly become their favorite way to get around the house. It looks like a real tractor, and with the classic foot-to-floor design, it promotes hours of fun exercise, both indoors and outdoors.
What we love
- It works well on a carpet indoors or the lawn outdoors
- Perfect for little ones who haven’t perfected pedals yet
What We Don't Like That Much
- The addition of a small horn would have been perfect
5TOMY John Deere Pedal Tractor And Wagon
Children love to have their own mode of transportation. This one has the added benefit of a trailer where they can put their essential belongings, such as their toys or even grass clippings if they are also helping in the garden. It is easy to pedal for both girls and boys from 18 months to three years of age. This vehicle gets children involved more in outdoor activities, benefitting from some much-needed exercise in the process.
What we love
- Kids can ride around indoors or outdoors, hauling objects from room to room
- The trailer is fully detachable
What We Don't Like That Much
- A headlight would be a great addition to the tractor
6TOMY John Deere Remote Control Johnny Tractor Toy, Green
Here is your fun and friendly little tractor with a bonus. With its easy-to-use remote control, this toy is a great way for young children to get accustomed to remote control technology. It is suitable for children 18 months and older and is extremely user-friendly with a simplified two-button control. It has a built-in auto-shutoff feature, so even if your child forgets to switch it off, the batteries are spared. This little tractor can ride well on the carpet and go over small obstacles and won’t mark walls or furniture when it inevitably bumps into them. It is guaranteed to keep a child occupied for hours.
What we love
- The remote-control device is soft and the perfect size for small hands
- That tongue sticking out is too cute!
What We Don't Like That Much
- It would be nice if the batteries were included
7John Deere Tomy Push 'N' Roll Johnny Tractor Toy
This is a toy that quickly becomes a favorite among toddlers, encouraging both crawling and walking as they play. Children have two options for moving around this cute vehicle. They can push a button and it will roll by itself for about three feet, or they can roll it themselves. Any child will love playing with this toy, whether they are particularly fond of tractors or just enjoy the sight of one.
What we love
- This tractor has a cute expression that makes it spark to life, with children talking to it like it’s a friend
- It’s easy to roll, and kids will enjoy taking it on imaginary gardening sprees
What We Don't Like That Much
- It would be a bonus if it also generated engine sounds
8Lionel John Deere Miniature Ready-to-Play Set, Battery-Powered Model Train, Multicolor
This is a miniature, battery-powered model train that is loads of fun without the usual hassle of model trains. Children can create their personal locations such as train stations, trees, rocky cliffs, and farms, bringing to life hundreds of imaginary scenarios. One of the most popular uses is as the traditional model train circling the base of a Christmas tree. The battery is in the locomotive, and the train includes a tank car, boxcar, and container car with eight curved and 16 straight pieces of track. The track pieces connect to each other very easily and the train rarely derails.
What we love
- This train has a working headlight, authentic train sounds, bells, and whistles, revving noises as well as PA announcements
- Each carriage can be connected easily to another
What We Don't Like That Much
- It would extend further if it came with more track pieces
In Conclusion
Playing with toy tractors is an essential part of any childhood and I’m sure you remember what color yours was as well as some of the adventures you had playing with it. The toys above have all of that magic and wonder with a lovely variety of options to suit every child, whether they want a remote control tractor or one they can sit on and ride themselves. Of course, John Deere is a big name in the world of tractors but for people of a certain age, an even bigger one in the world of toy tractors is Tonka. So if you want to relive your childhood, check out this Tonka - Steel Classics Front Loader. You could definitely see yourself playing with that, couldn’t you? If you’re buying a tractor for a child who loves farms, why not have a look at our 10 Best Farm Sets for Toddlers to see what else they might need to get their own farm up and running?
