возбужд. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general from Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin settled a right‑to‑repair case with John Deere. The agreement compels the Illinois‑based manufacturer to provide diagnostic and repair tools to equipment owners and independent shops, lifting a decades‑old restriction that forced users to rely on authorized dealers.

The settlement follows a $99 million class‑action that compensated farmers but did not change repair access. The January 2025 lawsuit alleged that'al monopoly over service‑software tools prevented growers and mechanics from repairing tractors, forestry and construction equipment at resin cost.

Under the order, Deere will pay $1 million to the five states for antitrust enforcement costs and face strict compliance oversight for the next 10 years. The ruling bars dealers from retaliating against owners who choose independent repair and requires full‑version service software to be distributed outside the dealer network.

For farmers and shop owners, the ruling means faster turnaround and lower parts costs, while the industry gains a more open aftermarket ecosystem. Technically, it forces Deere to expose its firmware and diagnostic protocols, potentially spurring third‑party tool development and independent diagnostics.