10 Inspiring John Deere LEGO MOCs: Instructions, Tips and Ideas

LEGO John Deere MOCs – Tractors, Combines & Farm Gear Inspiration

Few color schemes shout “farm power” like John Deere’s green and yellow. That instantly recognizable palette is a gift for LEGO builders: even a modest model reads as agricultural at a glance, while big Technic builds can channel the look and the mechanics of real machines—steering, PTOs, articulated frames, working headers, the lot. John Deere MOCs are also fun because they span scales and play styles. At minifig scale, you can design compact tractors that tow implements around a layout of fields, barns, and grain silos. At mid/Technic scale, you can show off drivetrains, suspensions, and gearboxes; even a simple “Hand of God” steering knob tells a story about how these machines work. And if you like display pieces, the clean lines of modern Deere cabs, hoods, and fenders are a great canvas for SNOT paneling, sticker details, and subtle curve work.

Start with the silhouette: tall rear wheels (or chunky tracks), slightly smaller fronts, a sloped hood, and the upright greenhouse of the cab. From there, decide your feature set. Will your model haul logs? Bale hay? Harvest wheat? Those choices drive which attachments you add—front loaders, rear mowers, planters, rakes, or a combine header. Clever builders hide functions: PTOs driven from the rear axle, geared reels that spin as the model rolls, or modular hitches to swap implements. Finally, bring it to life with finishing touches: yellow hubs, dark bluish gray hydraulics, trans-clear lights, and John Deere decals (custom waterslides look fantastic). Whether you’re building a rugged yard tractor, a flagship 8R/9R behemoth, or a full-blown X9 combine, the satisfaction is the same—green machines doing real work, brick by brick.

Tips for Building John Deere MOCs

• Pick a scale first. Minifig (6–8 studs wide) = layouts and play; Technic (1:16–1:20) = working mechanics; micro = fleets and dioramas.

• Lock the stance. Use larger rear tires (or tracks) and slightly smaller front tires; leave fender clearance for steering travel.

• Hide your mechanics. Route a simple gear train from the wheels to spin a header, reel, or PTO; add a selector to turn it on/off.

• Make implements modular. Use tow balls/pins or a compact 2–3 point hitch so mowers, trailers, and rakes swap on/off quickly.

• Panel cleanly. SNOT + curved slopes give you that smooth Deere hood and cab; hinge plates help with subtle angles.

• Color economy. Use DBG/black internally to keep green/yellow for visible bodywork; substitute hidden colors to save cost.

• Details sell it. Mirrors, steps, beacons, exhaust stacks, and a tiny operator seat go a long way; stickers are the cherry on top.

Ideas for John Deere–Themed MOCs

• Core tractors: 6R, 7R, 8R (wheeled or tracked), 9R articulated.

• Harvesters: S-Series and X-Series combines with draper or corn headers; header trailers.

• Implements: Balers, planters, plows, rakes, grain carts, fertilizer spreaders.

• Loaders & utility: Compact tractors with front loaders, skid steers, UTVs/gators.

• Dioramas: Harvest scenes, farmyards, dealership lots with multiple models and service bays.

• Power functions/RC: Motorized drive, steering, lights; HoG for play-friendly, PF/PU for show.

Featured John Deere MOCs 

John Deere 4020

Designer: Pehter
Get the instructions: John Deere 4020 by Pehter. 

John Deere X9 with HDF35 header

Designer: Reddish Blue
Get the instructions: John Deere X9 with HDF35 header by Reddish Blue. 

John Deere 6130R Tractor

Designer: LasseD
Get the instructions: John Deere 6130R Tractor by LasseD. 

John Deere 6130R

Designer: thirdwigg
Get the instructions: John Deere 6130R by thirdwigg.

John Deere 8370R

Designer: Yellow.LXF
Get the instructions: John Deere 8370R by Yellow.LXF. 

John Deere 6R Tractor

Designer: Mäkkes
Get the instructions: John Deere 6R Tractor by Mäkkes. 

John Deere 6130 R

Designer: Mäkkes
Get the instructions: John Deere 6130 R by Mäkkes. 

John Deere 8370R Tracked

Designer: Yellow.LXF
Get the instructions: John Deere 8370R Tracked by Yellow.LXF. (Rebrickable)

John Deere Combine Harvester

Designer: DamianPLE Technic Garage
Get the instructions: John Deere Combine Harvester by DamianPLE Technic Garage. 

John Deere Scout

Designer: thirdwigg
Get the instructions: John Deere Scout by thirdwigg.