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John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
By AP via Scripps News Group at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
It looks like John Deere owners can soon feel free to fix their own machines.The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. commonly known as John Deere that requires the company ...
Key takeaway IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Colorado becomes 1st to pass 'right to repair' for farmersThis marks the second right-to-repair settlement Deere has reached this year, following a separate $99 million class-action settlement with farmers in April.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The right-to-repair settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and John Deere will have a significant impact on Michigan's agricultural community. As one of the states involved in the antitrust lawsuit, Michigan's farmers and independent repair shops will now have access to the diagnostic and repair tools needed to fix their own equipment. This change will not only save farmers time and money but also promote competition and innovation in the industry. Michigan's Attorney General played a key role in bringing about this settlement, which requires Deere to make its repair services available to equipment owners and independent shops. With the state's rich agricultural heritage, this development is a welcome move for local farmers who have long been restricted by Deere's monopoly over repair tools. The settlement's strict compliance oversight for the next 10 years will ensure that Deere adheres to the new rules, benefiting Michigan's farming community for years to come.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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