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John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
By Sarah Raza, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 8, 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 compan...
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 Pearland
The right-to-repair settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and John Deere will have a direct impact on farmers and equipment owners in Pearland and surrounding areas in Brazoria County. Many local farmers and agricultural businesses rely on John Deere equipment for their daily operations, and the ability to repair their own machines will save them time and money. By making diagnostic and repair tools available to equipment owners and independent repair shops, John Deere will be increasing competition and reducing the monopoly held by authorized dealers. This change will also benefit local independent repair shops, which will now have the opportunity to service John Deere equipment, potentially creating new business opportunities and jobs in the area. As the settlement is set to be approved, Pearland residents can expect to see the effects of this change in the local agricultural community, with potentially more efficient and cost-effective repair services.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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 compan...
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