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John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
By Sarah Raza | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· 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 co...
Key takeaway This 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 Trophy Club
For Trophy Club residents who own or operate farms, ranches, or landscaping businesses, the right-to-repair settlement with John Deere is a significant development. Many local farmers and equipment owners have likely encountered the frustration of being forced to use authorized dealers for repairs, resulting in higher costs and longer downtime. By requiring Deere to make diagnostic and repair tools available to equipment owners and independent shops, this settlement has the potential to increase competition and drive down prices for repair services in the local area. As a result, Trophy Club's agricultural and landscaping industries may see increased efficiency and productivity, which could have a positive impact on the local economy. The settlement's provisions preventing retaliation against equipment owners who choose to repair their own equipment also provide reassurance to local businesses that they can make their own repair decisions without fear of repercussions.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? 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 co...
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