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John Deere agrees to 10-year right-to-repair settlement
Alpha News MN • • business
Key Points:
- Deere and Co. has agreed to a 10-year settlement allowing farmers and independent repair shops access to the same repair resources and software as authorized John Deere dealers, addressing a lawsuit filed by Wisconsin and four other states.
- The lawsuit alleged Deere unfairly restricted repair access, forcing farmers to rely solely on authorized dealers, which created monopoly power over electronic repairs for John Deere equipment.
- The settlement requires Deere to provide equal repair tools and resources to independent parties under the same terms as authorized dealers, including any new resources developed during the next decade.
- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and state lawmakers praised the agreement for expanding farmers' repair options and reducing dependence on dealerships, aligning with broader right-to-repair legislative efforts.
- John Deere expressed support for the settlement, emphasizing its commitment to customer service, equipment uptime, safety, and innovation while ensuring farmers have greater repair flexibility.
