The Fendt Lodge
Customer Experience Center
The Fendt Lodge
Join us in America’s heartland for a closer look at the Fendt brand.
The new Fendt Lodge is the premier destination for Fendt North America customer visits, launch events, dealer meetings, factory tours, and corporate gatherings. Fendt’s Rogator applicators and track tractors, as well as other AGCO machinery, will continue to be manufactured in the Jackson factory component.
THE FACTORY WILL NOT BE IN OPERATION ON FRIDAYS. ALL ASSEMBLY AREAS WILL STILL BE SHOWN DURING THE TOUR.
The new Fendt Lodge is the premier destination for Fendt North America customer visits, launch events, dealer meetings, factory tours, and corporate gatherings. Fendt’s Rogator applicators and track tractors, as well as other AGCO machinery, will continue to be manufactured in the Jackson factory component.
THE FACTORY WILL NOT BE IN OPERATION ON FRIDAYS. ALL ASSEMBLY AREAS WILL STILL BE SHOWN DURING THE TOUR.
Where the earth meets the sky
Here in rural Jackson, MN, we’ve created a place for the farming community to come together, share wisdom and learn all there is to know about Fendt. We call it the Fendt Lodge. And you can consider this your invitation.
An experience not to be missed
If farming is in your blood, you’re going to love it up here. Get up close and personal with the latest technology, head out to our test fields for a demo, and get a firsthand look at everything Fendt has to offer.
See American Craftmanship in Action
One of the most impressive parts of any visit to the Fendt Lodge is the factory tour. We’ll take you on the floor to see the world’s most advanced farming equipment being built by American hands.
Frequently asked questions
What to know before arriving
- Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your reserved tour time to allow for check-in and prepare for your tour.
- This is a walking tour of the factory and typically takes 1.5 hours. The approximate tour route distance is 1 mile.
- The factory's ambient temperature is subject to outdoor conditions. A portion of the route is outdoors. Please dress accordingly.
- Closed-toe shoes are REQUIRED to participate in the tour. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
- Please contact us if you have any special needs or require additional assistance during the tour. For example, wheelchair access, hearing impaired, etc. We will do our best to accommodate you.
Restrictions include:
- Age – All factory tour visitors MUST be 12 years or older.
- Photography – Cameras and cell phones are not allowed on the tour.
- Eye protection – Each visitor will be provided with safety glasses. These must be worn at all times during the tour.
- Medical devices – Any guest with a pacemaker or other magnetically sensitive device should let staff know so tour routes can be altered around lasers in our fab shop.
Terms of use:
- All visitors touring the assembly plant will be required to accept the terms of use during registration; it is also linked here.
Location
Getting to Jackson
Directions from Sioux Falls, SD
Travel on I-90 East for 85 miles. Take Exit 73 onto Highway 71, toward Jackson. Turn right onto Highway 71, and then left onto Industrial Park Drive.
Directions from Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Travel south from the Twin Cities on US-169 South for 72 miles. Continue onto MN-60 West, for 21 miles. Merge onto MN-15 South/MN-30 East, via the ramp to Fairmont. Continue to follow MN-15 South for 21 miles. Merge onto I-90 West, toward Jackson, for 28 miles. Take Exit 73 onto Highway 71, turn left. Then turn left onto Industrial Park Drive.
Directions from Spirit Lake, IA
Travel east on IA-9/Highway 71 for 6 miles. Turn left onto Highway 71, for 14 miles. Then turn right onto Industrial Park Drive.
Local Airports
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport 4300 Glumack Drive Saint Paul, MN 55111 Phone 612-726-5555 | Sioux Falls Regional Airport 2801 Jaycee Lane Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Phone 605-336-0762 |
Jackson Municipal Airport 150 County Rd 34 E Jackson, MN 56143 Phone 507-236-6688 | Fairmont Municipal Airport 215 East Blue Earth Ave. Fairmont, MN 56031 Phone 507-238-9461 |
Contact Us
Where to stay
Local Hotels
Closest hotel to the Fendt Lodge 110 Belmont Lane Jackson, MN 56143 (507) 847-2444 | 2025 Highway 71 N Jackson, MN 56143 (507) 847-3498 |
100 Hampton Drive Fairmont, MN 56031 (507) 235-2626 | 1200 Torgerson Drive (Jct. Hwy 15 and I-90) Fairmont, MN 56031 (507) 238-4771 |
Arrowwood Resort 1405 Highway 71 Okoboji, IA 51355 (712) 332-2161 | 2704 17th Street (Corner of Hwy 9 and 71) Spirit Lake, IA 51360 (712) 336-3984 |
Holiday Inn Express 1250 Ryan Rd. Worthington, MN 56187 (507) 372-2333 | 1475 Darling Drive Worthington, MN 56031 (507) 376-4500 |
Where to eat
Local Restaurants
Santee Crossing Embers Interstate 90 and Highway 71 N Jackson, MN 56143 (507) 847-3841 | Pillars Pub & Eatery 507 2nd Street Jackson, MN 56143 (507) 847-9901 |
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Near Holiday Inn I-90 & North State Street Fairmont, MN 56143 (507) 238-4500 | Green Mill In Holiday Inn I-90 & North State Street Fairmont, MN 56143 (507) 238-4771 |
Bracco World Cafe & Beach Bar Open summer season only; at Bridges Bay Resort 317 240th Ave Arnolds Park, IA 51331 (712) 332-7900 | Waterfront American Grille Bridges Bay Resort 630 Linden Drive Arnolds Park, IA 51331 (712) 220-3200 |
Boss’ Pizzeria & Sports Bar At Arrowwood Resort 1405 Hwy 71 Okoboji, IA 51355 (712) 332-5296 | Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 1445 Darling Drive Worthington, MN (507) 372-7761 |
Checking in
Upon arriving, park in the visitor’s lot adjacent to the glass-front Fendt Lodge building, off Industrial Parkway (CR 38).
Signage there will direct visitors to the check-in area.
The Dieselross Journey to Jackson
Finale
Experience the final stop of the 1958 Fendt Dieselross tractor (a.k.a. Franz) at the new Fendt Lodge in Jackson, Minnesota. If you're passionate about farming and want to learn more about the Fendt brand, we invite you to visit the Fendt Lodge.
