John Deere Finally Lets Farmers Repair Their Own Tractors | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 2m

John Deere just got hit with a major FTC settlement after years of farmers and repair shops fighting back against its restrictive repair policies. For the first time, the company is forced to open up diagnostic tools and software to anyone — not just authorized dealers — letting farmers fix their own tractors and save big on labor costs. This isn’t just about compensation — it’s about control, transparency, and breaking Deere’s monopoly on repairs. The deal, backed by five states, includes a $1 million antitrust enforcement fee and 10 years of oversight. While Deere says it’s all about…