Service Monopoly
FTC Sues Deere & Company Over Alleged Monopoly on Farm Equipment Repairs
The Federal Trade Commission, joined by Illinois and Minnesota, has sued Deere alleging the company locks farmers and independent shops out of full equipment repairs by restricting access to its proprietary Service ADVISOR software.
Sep 18, 2026
John Deere and CNH Industrial Control Nearly 90% of Tractor Market While Restricting Farmers' Repair Access
A Farm Action report details how the two dominant farm equipment manufacturers limit access to diagnostic tools and software, funneling repairs through authorized dealers and prompting an FTC lawsuit against Deere.
Aug 29, 2026
FTC Complaint Alleges John Deere Restricts Repair Tool to Authorized Dealers, Boosting Parts Sales
A complaint examined by law firm Freshfields alleges that John Deere's exclusive distribution of its full-function diagnostic tool locks out independent repairers and self-repairing farmers, funneling business and parts sales to its dealer network.
Aug 29, 2026
Apple, Samsung, and John Deere Use Legislative Loopholes to Limit Independent Repair, Advocacy Group Says
Repair.org details how three manufacturers have technically complied with right-to-repair rules while structuring parts access, software pairing, and industry agreements to keep repairs funneled through company-controlled channels.
Aug 8, 2026