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John Deere FTC Deal Opens Repair Software in Stages

12 Jul 2026 · Priyanshi Kharwade · 5 min read

Deere's FTC settlement opens dealer-grade repair software for 10 years, but some tools arrive in August or December. See the rollout and OEM lesson. Read the file →

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