# FTC Settlement with John Deere a Major Win for Right-to-Repair

The Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with John Deere, allowing farmers to repair their own equipment. This is a significant victory for the right-to-repair movement, which advocates for consumer access to repair tools and manuals. The agreement could set a precedent for other manufacturers facing similar challenges.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/the-ftc-settlement-with-john-deere-is-a-huge-win-for-the-right-to-repair-movement/) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:27:18 +0000
- [Hacker News](https://apnews.com/article/john-deere-right-to-repair-agriculture-equipment-cb7514ffedb95c130a976af661f2bc02) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:37:43 +0000