2026 John Deere Pickup stepped off the farm and onto the highway with the 2026 model. No more waiting – it’s launched, and man, it looks ready to haul anything you throw at it.
First Look
The front grille is huge, with the leaping deer logo glowing under LED lights. It’s about the size of a Ford F-150, standing tall on chunky tires. Black bumpers, wide fenders, and a bed that’s over six feet long. Perfect for tools, hay, or weekend gear. I swear, it screams “work hard, play harder.”
Powerful Engine
John Deere didn’t skimp on power. The base engine? A 3.0-liter turbo diesel V6 pumping out 350 horsepower and a whopping 500 lb-ft of torque. Hook up a trailer – it tows up to 12,000 pounds easy. Want more kick? Grab the hybrid. It adds an electric motor for 400 horses total. Shifts through a smooth 10-speed automatic. On rough roads, the 4×4 kicks in, and off-road suspension eats bumps for breakfast. Feels like driving a tractor that forgot it’s not supposed to fly.
Smart Technology
This ain’t your grandpa’s truck. Inside, a big touchscreen runs everything – Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, even farm apps to check soil data. Voice commands? Say “Hey Deere” and it adjusts the AC or finds the nearest co-op. Level 3 autonomy means hands-free on highways. Cameras watch blind spots, and it brakes for deer (how fitting!). There’s a drone pad in the bed for scouting fields. Over-the-air updates keep it fresh. Heated seats, wireless charging, and tough leather that wipes clean after muddy boots. It’s like your phone grew wheels.
Mileage
In a world of gas guzzlers, this Deere surprises. The diesel gets 18 mpg combined – 15 in town, 20 on the open road. Load it down? Still hits 17. Go hybrid and you’re looking at 28 mpg. Not bad for something that pulls like a mule. Auto start-stop saves more when idling at lights or gates.
Safety First
No worries here. Adaptive cruise slows for traffic, lane assist nudges you straight, and emergency brakes slam if trouble’s ahead. Blind-spot cams pop on the dash. Twelve airbags, tough frame – it’s a rolling fortress.
Price
Starts at $45,000 for the XL trim. Basic but tough. Loaded hybrid? Around $65,000. Comes with a five-year warranty and service at any John Deere dealer. Early birds might snag deals. Compared to Fords or Chevys, it’s a steal for the tech and build.