News & Events | James River Equipment

Visit us at the Green & Growin' Show!
January 12, 2012
Stop by our booth at the Green & Growin' Show in Greensboro on 1/19-1/20! Sponsored by the North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association.

James River is now a LT Rich Landscape Sprayer/Spreader dealer!
January 12, 2012
Click on the link below to see LT Rich's product offerings, or stop by your local James River for more information!

Visit us at the Triad Home & Garden Show!
January 5, 2012
Come out and visit us at the Triad Home & Garden Show February 17-19, 2012! Click the link for more information on the Show!

Walker Mowers...Now Available at JRE!
December 15, 2011
James River Equipment is proud to announce the addition of Walker Mowers to it's already extensive product line!

NEW GATORS ARE HERE!
December 13, 2011
The all NEW XUV 550 and XUV 550 S4 Gators are here! Stop-by today to test drive one before the first batch is sold!

Join the John Deere Project "CAN DO" to fight hunger...
November 1, 2011
Design your own virtual can and John Deere will donate one real can of food to Project CAN DO, up to 300,000 cans. Click to learn more...

James River Equipment is now an ESCO Dealer!!!!!!
September 30, 2011
James River Equipment is now a dealer for Esco construction and mining wear products as well as buckets and attachments!

Visit JRE at the State Fair of Virginia!
September 29, 2011
Stop by and visit James River Equipment at the State Fair of Virginia Sept 19 thru Oct 9 at The Meadow Event Park.

JRE Launches DON'T KNOW? ASK JOE!
September 29, 2011
If you need an answer to a general maintenance, repair, or part question for your John Deere equipment, simply ASK JOE! He is here to help keep you up and running...

Generator Availability UPDATE - ASHLAND, VA (at 10:45 am)
August 29, 2011
Ashland, VA Location (RICHMOND) still has a few generators left...READ MORE for details.

FRIEND US on FaceBook!
August 29, 2011
To keep up with Specials, Location Events, and other James River Equipment News, make sure to "FRIEND US" on FaceBook!

Atlas Copco Welcomes James River Equipment as Dealer
June 23, 2011

Kleemann's MR 110 EVO Mobile Crusher Makes its US Debut
March 23, 2011
Kleemann’s MR 110 EVO mobile crusher has had its US launch at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011.

HAMM is boosting soil compaction efficiency with its innovative H20i
March 23, 2011
The new HAMM H20i soil compactor is one of a new range of high-performance machines from the firm.

Yep...A Nine-Yard Loader! (And it's a Hybrid)...
March 22, 2011
Deere introduced the 944K Wheel Loader at ConExpo 2011. The real scoop...it is built with a hybrid-electric drivetrain!

NEW E-Series ADT Introduced...Check out the 460E
March 22, 2011
Deere introduced the 460E ADT (Articulated Dump Truck) at ConExpo. This is Deere's largest and most operator-friendly truck ever built. CHECK IT OUT...

JOHN DEERE 744K IT4 Loader: Ready for Inspection!
March 11, 2011
James River Equipment - Ashland will have a John Deere 744K IT4 loader on display from March 28 - 31 for your inspection. Come by and check it out!

CONEXPO 2011 - March 22 - 26 Las Vegas, Nevada
February 1, 2011
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the international gathering place in 2011 for the construction industries. Held every three years, the exposition showcases the latest equipment, products, services and technologies.

John Deere Launches New Line of Subcompact Tractors
February 1, 2011
Check out the new 1 SERIES John Deere Compact Tractors. Your neighbors will be "Green" with envy...

PLAY the FRONTIER Memory Game
February 1, 2011
With over 600 Tractor and Farming Implements...Frontier has what you need. Rugged, reliable and ready equipment that helps you get quality results every time. That is FRONTIER!

Happy Birthday JOHN DEERE!
February 1, 2011
February 7th is the 207th anniversary of the birth of JOHN DEERE, a truly enterprising pioneer. Lear More about the man...

BLUE RIDGE AG & TURF (Mount Airy, NC) & JRE Team Up!
January 6, 2011
We are pleased to announce the merger of Blue Ridge Ag & Turf Co, Inc, the John Deere tractor and consumer equipment dealer in Mount Airy, North Carolina and James River Equipment...

Upgrade your John Deere sprayer with Technozzlegy!
December 21, 2010
A concept so advanced, we're calling it Technozzlegy, the next generation in a long line of John Deere nozzles, pumps and accessories. Long Live the John Deere Sprayer!

John Deere Launches New Dual-Stage Walk-Behind Snowthrower for Homeowners
December 21, 2010
Designed to handle a broad range of snow conditions, the new John Deere 1330SE Dual Stage Snowthrower offers homeowners a strong, operator-friendly solution for snow removal.

JD Link Machine Monitoring System - Power UP Your Business
December 21, 2010
POWER UP and empower your business from your lap - or desktop and gain a high altitude perspective of your entire fleet with JD Link Express, Select, or Ultimate.

Section 179 & Bonus Depreciation-They are Here to Stay!
December 21, 2010
The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creations Act of 2010 (the Act) became law on December 17, 2010 extending and expanding Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation...Read all about it!

John Deere Launches WOODY BIOMASS Website...
December 21, 2010
John Deere Construction & Forestry today launched a woody biomass website (www.woodybiomass.com) designed to educate and inform about the importance of harvesting woody biomass.

Two-Speed Option on Skid Steers!
December 2, 2010
In response to customers' needs for faster travel speed across jobsites, John Deere is introducing a two-speed option to its mid-frame 318D and 320D skid steer loader models.

The Importance of Integration Under the Hood - IT4
December 2, 2010
Proper integration in an IT4 machine maintains performance, visibility and safety – while eliminating the need to seek service from multiple sources.

Rise of the Smart Machines
December 2, 2010
The new John Deere 2011 8R/8RT Series Tractors are truly "SMART MACHINES"!

Deere's 1st Interim Tier 4 Machine 744k 4WD Loader
November 5, 2010
Learn more about the Deere IT4 744 Wheel Loader...

Learn More about the DEERE Parts OnSite Program!
November 4, 2010
The PARTS you need around the clock! Get 24-hour access to uptime when you stock your parts on site. Let James River Equipment set up a Parts OnSite Program for you...

Deere Renames Credit Division to John Deere Financial
November 1, 2010
Deere & Co. last week introduced a new name for its business unit that offers credit and other financial services - John Deere Financial. The change is being made to better represent the full breadth of products and services offered by the business. It had previously been known as John Deere Credit.

Shovel or BLOW? That is the question...
October 29, 2010
Snow is NO match for the HONDA Snowblower! With 10 models to choose from, James River Equipment will help you retire your snow shovel for good...

The NEW 2011 Gator XUV 4x4 is UNLEASHED!
October 28, 2010
Could you imagine your Gator with 50-HP, a top speed of 44 MPH, all-new high-performance, double-wishbone suspension and simply the best cargo box in the industry? No? Well, it's time to change your expectations. See the new Gator XUV now.

Section 179 Deduction & Bonus Depreciation Extended!
October 15, 2010
Maybe you’ve been waiting to see an upturn in the economy before purchasing equipment. The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 can help create the upturn and give the economy a jump-start. Learn More...

State Fair of Virginia at The Meadow...
September 24, 2010
Stop by and visit James River Equipment at the State Fair of Virginia at The Meadow going on September 23rd thru October 3, 2010...

Keep the Lights On!
September 1, 2010
Don't be caught off guard without power!!! James River Equipment is your resource for carrying John Deere and Honda Generators starting at $999! Also, we are your source for Honda PUMPS & Stihl CHAINSAWS!!!!

New D-SERIES Skid Steers and CTLS by John Deere
August 27, 2010
John Deere launched the new D-Series Skid Steers and CTLS with many customer-inspired features. The cab is so roomy, you will probably want to drive your machine to work...

Virginia Deer Hunters Association RAFFLE!
August 18, 2010
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association is currently selling RAFFLE tickets for the drawing to be held OCTOBER 21st at the Annual Fall Banquet...Win a JOHN DEERE 3320 w/ Loader, JOHN DEERE ATV Gator...and More.

FIELD DAY of the PAST - September 17-19, 2010
August 13, 2010
Come join us for this great family event. This show held each year in Goochland, VA (at the Rockville / Manakin exit off I-64) mixes the warm, down-home atmosphere of country fairs of yesterday with exhibits and displays of museum quality...

TOUCH A TRUCK! A Richmond Family Favorite!
August 13, 2010
The Junior League has taken the Tonkas out of the sandbox! Touch A Truck is a unique interactive event which allows children to see, touch, and explore their favorite BIG TRUCKS as well as meet the personnel who protect, serve, and build the Richmond community.

STRAIGHTFORWARD...Your Deere Blog Spot!
July 7, 2010
Straightforward is your tool to learn from and share insights with John Deere, its experts, its dealers, and others to improve your competitiveness and prevail over challenging business conditions. Learn here, share here, leave here stronger.

James River Equipment & HONDA Power Equipment
July 6, 2010
Select James River Equipment locations now sell Honda Power Equipment including lawn mowers, generators, tillers, pumps, and string trimmers.

James River Equipment & Morbark team up...
June 4, 2010
We are very pleased to announce that JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT is now your MORBARK dealer for Virginia and North Carolina!

Asheville, NC - Our newest location...
June 4, 2010
JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT expands coverage in North Carolina with the addition of ASHEVILLE! Asheville is a John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealership...Learn More...

Breakfast on the James!
May 24, 2010
It was another successful BREAKFAST ON THE JAMES event as the weather was beautiful and the food was plentiful!

ENGINE EMISSIONS. Today and Tomorrow...
May 5, 2010
As state and federal air-quality regulations become more vigorous, life may become more complicated for heavy-equipment users. Learn more...

Colonial Downs SUMMER RACING begins!
May 5, 2010
Opening Day for Summer Racing Season at Colonial Downs kicks off Memorial Day Weekend, May 29th! AND...Strawberry Hill Races at Colonial Downs is coming soon...MAY 15th!

BIOMASS: Green in Every Sense of the Word.
April 30, 2010
Sustain healthy forests, the environment, and your bottom line. Now you can help improve forest health and make money by turning forest "waste" into carbon-neutral fuel.

"Breakfast on the James" Information!
April 30, 2010
The 2010 East Coast Sawmill and Logging Expo (i.e. "The Logging Show") is coming to Richmond, Virginia May 21 - 22 at the Richmond Raceway Complex. On Saturday, James River Equipment is hosting our logging guests for a pre-show breakfast. Learn More...

32nd East Coast Sawmill and Logging Equipment Exposition
April 12, 2010
Save the date...Friday, May 21st and Saturday, May 22nd 2010! The East Coast Sawmill & Logging Expo is back at the Richmond Raceway Complex in Richmond, Virginia. Come visit the JOHN DEERE exhibit. Ask your JRE salesman for more information...

Come Visit our Purina Feed & Seed Store!
April 12, 2010
LAWN, GARDEN, FEED, and SEED! Come visit our PURINA Feed and Seed store located in Virginia off I-64 at the Toano exit (on Rt 60 E heading towards Willimsburg / Outlets) for all your springtime needs!

JRE is now a FINN Dealership!
April 12, 2010
We are very pleased to announce that James River Equipment has partnered with Finn Corp to offer their complete line of Hydroseeders, Bark Blowers, and Straw Blowers!

JRE is now a Stanley Hydraulics / LaBounty Dealer
April 12, 2010
We are very pleased to announce that James River Equipment is now your local Stanley Hadraulics / LaBounty dealership for their line of excavator attachments including shears, pulverizers, and grapples.

Coming Soon to JRE: Self-Propelled Cotton Picker
March 30, 2010
For nearly 60 years, John Deere has been the leader in providing cotton harvesting equipment for producers who need efficient, reliable harvest machinery to deliver a high-quality crop to the gin. Taking productivity to a higher level, John Deere introduces the 7760 Self-Propelled Cotton Picker.

JRE and Rappahannock Tractor Form Partnership
March 30, 2010
Long-time John Deere agriculture dealers in eastern Virginia, James River Equipment and Rappahannock Tractor Co. are pleased to announce the merger of the two entities as equity partners as of January 1, 2010.

HIRE Act of 2010 Extends Section 179
March 30, 2010
The 2010 Hiring Incentives To Restore Employment Act (HIRE) was signed by President Obama on March 18th extending the Section 179 limits through December 31, 2010. READ MORE...

NEW John Deere G-Series Graders...
March 24, 2010
John Deere has been a company of firsts, introducing the industry's first articulated motor grader and the first dual path hydrostatic front-wheel drive system. See the new G-Series Grader...

James River Wind Energy Installs First Wind Turbine!
March 24, 2010
James River Wind Energy has completed its first wind turbine installation in Fishersville, Virginia. Irvin Marshall, VP of James River Wind Energy, said "Our first installation has been a complete success!".....

12% OFF SELECT OIL, AIR & HYDRAULIC FILTERS
February 10, 2010
12% OFF SELECT OIL, AIR & HYDRAULIC FILTERS

2nd Annual Rocktoberfest a Success!
November 23, 2009
On October 29, James River Equipment partnered up with Rockingham Redi-Mix, Rockingham Steel, Wilson Ready Mix, and others to present the 2nd Annual Rocktoberfest. Over 450 participants enjoyed dinner, live music, fellowship, and a competitive equipment rodeo second to none.

Supporting our Troops
November 9, 2009
James River Equipment is proud to have delivered 80 John Deere M-Gators to the US Army for use in Afghanistan.

Check out the New BISON
August 25, 2009
James River Equipment introduced the NEW John Deere High Speed Dozer ("the Bison") to customers in the Charlotte, NC region. Check out this hot new machine.