FTC sues Deere over access to fully functional repair tools
Federal Trade CommissionFederal Trade Commission, announcing a lawsuit with Illinois and Minnesota
The FTC alleges that Deere's restrictions increase repair costs and delays and unlawfully protect its authorized-dealer network.
“Action: Filed an antitrust lawsuit challenging Deere's restrictions on fully functional repair tools.”
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John Deere agrees to expand repair access after disputing the FTC's monopoly allegations
The FTC and states alleged that Deere reserved fully functional repair software for authorized dealers, raising costs and delaying repairs. Deere disputed that account. In July 2026, the parties announced an agreement expanding access to repair tools.
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The FTC alleges that Deere withheld fully functional repair software from farmers and independent shops, increasing dependence on authorized dealers. Deere disputes the allegations.
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Deere rejects the complaint's factual and legal premises and describes self-repair resources it says it already provides or is developing.
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The announced settlement provides for ten years of dealer-equivalent repair resources on fair and reasonable terms. The FTC states that a stipulated order takes effect as law when approved and signed by the district judge.
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The complaint distinguishes dealer-only full-function tools from more limited customer tools.
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The original allegations were disputed by Deere; the parties later announced a settlement.
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The reference is Deere's repair-tool restrictions. The FTC challenges those restrictions as unlawful and harmful.
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