John Deere settled a lawsuit with the FTC and five U.S. states regarding unlawful restrictions on equipment repairs. The settlement mandates that the company provide farmers and independent technicians with expanded access to diagnostic software and repair tools for a period of ten years. This agreement aims to lower repair costs and eliminate forced reliance on authorized dealerships while upholding equipment safety standards.
Deere & Company agreed to expand access to diagnostic tools for farmers and independent shops, settling a long-standing regulatory dispute with the FTC.
Read the full storyThe agricultural giant agreed to grant farmers and independent repairers broader access to diagnostic tools and software for a 10-year period.
Deere commits to providing diagnostic and repair resources to farmers and independent providers for a decade to settle antitrust claims.