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John Deere's $99 million FTC deal could unlock tractor repairs for farmers, and critics want more

The proposed agreement would give farmers and independent shops more access to diagnostic software and repair tools and could lower repair costs.

Summary by thecooldown.com
John Deere owners who have had to depend on authorized dealers for critical repairs may get more room to fix their own equipment. That possibility comes through a proposed $99 million agreement with the Federal Trade Commission and five state attorneys general, which would push Deere to make key repair software and tools more available — if the company follows through. Here's what to know Deere reached the proposed deal on July 8 with the Federa…

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thecooldown.com broke the news on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
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