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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 KXXV (ABC 25) 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 Waco
The recent settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and Deere & Co. will have a direct impact on farmers and equipment owners in McLennan County, who have likely faced similar challenges in repairing their John Deere equipment. With the company now required to make diagnostic and repair tools available to independent shops and owners, local farmers may see a reduction in repair costs and wait times. This change could also create new business opportunities for independent repair shops in the Waco area, allowing them to compete with authorized Deere dealers. As the agriculture industry continues to evolve, this settlement may also influence the adoption of new farming technologies in the region, potentially transforming the way local farmers operate and maintain their equipment. The settlement's emphasis on preventing retaliation against equipment owners who choose to repair their own equipment will also be closely watched by local farmers and repair shops.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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