You qualify if you paid for repair services for John Deere large agricultural equipment from Deere or an authorized U.S. dealer between Jan. 10, 2018 and May 18, 2026.
You must have owned or leased the machine that received the dealer service. Right to repair means access to the software and diagnostic tools needed to fix modern tractors and harvesters. Farmers filed the consolidated case In re Deere & Company Repair Services Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 3030, alleging Deere withheld those tools and forced reliance on authorized dealers, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in its Deere right-to-repair settlement explainer.
Official resources:
- Read the official notice from Southernagtoday — Use this primary source to verify the official announcement.
- Read the official notice from Agrilife — Use this primary source to verify the official announcement.
Table of Contents
- Which repair purchases qualify?
- Which machines are covered?
- What payment can eligible claimants receive?
- How do you file a claim?
- What changes for future repairs?
Which repair purchases qualify?
Only repair services bought from Deere or an authorized dealer count. The purchase must have occurred in the United States during the class period. Both individual farmers and farm businesses can qualify if they paid the bill.
Repairs at independent shops do not qualify for payment. Parts-only purchases also do not count. Deere affiliates and court personnel are excluded as well, according to Southern Ag Today in its settlement approval report.
- Paid a Deere dealer for labor or service on large farm equipment
- Service date fell between Jan. 10, 2018 and May 18, 2026
- Did not rely only on an independent shop or parts counter
Which machines are covered?
Covered machines are owned or leased John Deere Large Ag Equipment serviced by an authorized dealer. That includes 6000, 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series tractors. It also includes John Deere combines and harvesters in the large-equipment class.
Smaller lawn, garden, or compact utility equipment is not included. The key test is size and dealer service, not simply the John Deere name. Check work orders for model number, serial number, and servicing dealer.
What payment can eligible claimants receive?
Deere agreed to pay $99 million plus interest accruing since Jan. 15, 2026 into a settlement fund. The fund will be divided pro rata among people and businesses with valid claims.
Deere did not admit wrongdoing as part of the payment. Your share will depend on how much qualifying dealer repair spending you document. More approved claims means smaller individual payments. Keep invoices, payment records, and dealer statements that show dates and amounts.
How do you file a claim?
File a claim at www.DeereRepairSettlement.com, administered by Angeion Group, by Dec. 31, 2026. Provide contact information, equipment details, and proof of qualifying dealer repair services. Late or incomplete claims can lose payment rights.
The court has scheduled a final approval hearing for Jan. 19, 2027 in Rockford, Illinois, according to WIFR/Rockford News First in its claim filing deadline report. Payment timing follows court approval and claim review. Save a copy of your submitted claim and confirmation.
What changes for future repairs?
Deere also agreed to provide repair tools and digital diagnostic information to farmers and independent shops for at least 10 years. That access covers permitted repair work. It does not allow modification of core code.
For readers, that means more options for routine diagnostics and fixes outside the dealer bay. Dealer repairs from the class period still control cash eligibility. Future independent repairs may save downtime but will not create a claim under this settlement.