Policy · 2h ago
John Deere Settles Right-to-Repair Lawsuit, Allows Farmers to Fix Equipment
John Deere has agreed to a settlement with the FTC allowing farmers and independent repair shops to access diagnostic tools and software to fix equipment. The company will provide manuals and parts for tractors and combines, ending years of restrictions. The settlement applies to agricultural equipment but not other Deere products.
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The settlement is a win for right-to-repair advocates, but its limited scope to farm equipment leaves broader consumer electronics repair battles unresolved.
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John Deere owners will get the right to repair equipment under FTC settlement →
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