Deere & Company

Our full spectrum of services is designed to meet your unique needs, whether it's a product, a single modular component, or a fully engineered electrical/electronic system. At John Deere, our goal is to develop close, long-term relationships with our customers, providing innovative solutions that improve product reliability and enhance the OEM brand value. John Deere Electronics is structured to provide a custom service experience. We are flexible in meeting the needs of your organization, offering various levels of service from engineering to manufacturing. We can develop and manufacture products from concept through field service, or build your design to print, or any level in between. In 1987, three top executives from a leading original equipment manufacturer founded Phoenix International Corporation in Fargo, North Dakota. They recognized the need to provide strong technical expertise, while conducting business with an emphasis on open commercial relationships with their customers. With foresight and hard work, these entrepreneurs developed the groundwork for an electronic hardware/software design and manufacturing company. Fully acquired by John Deere in 1999, Deere & Company is a world leader in providing advanced products, technology and services for customers whose work is revolutionizing agriculture and construction - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world's increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. To enhance innovation, John Deere Electronics provides custom and off-the-shelf electronics and power electronics to other equipment manufacturers worldwide. We live up to the legend by forging industry-changing innovation while fulfilling requirements and driving continuous improvement. We aim to deliver distinctive production-system quality and an unparalleled service experience throughout the lifecycle of our products and solutions. We are committed to doing so in ways that are sustainable for all and unlock higher value for our customers. Images of equipment models may be digitally or AI generated, are for illustration purposes only, and are subject to change. Equipment models shown are typically base models and may not reflect all features, options, or attachments. Equipment availability may be limited. See your John Deere dealer for additional information. Features and specifications are based on published information at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice. See your dealer for available models, options, attachments, and pricing. Product options and accessories may not be available in all regions. Equipment, models, features, options, attachments, and prices may vary by dealer. John Deere reserves the right to change specifications, model features, design, and price of the products described here without notice.

John Deere is a leading manufacturer of agricultural and heavy machinery. Founded in 1837, the company is primarily known for its heavy-duty agricultural equipment, such as tractors and combines. Recently, its business practices, particularly concerning equipment repair, have faced criticism. These practices have raised concerns among farmers, independent repair technicians, and consumer-advocacy groups.[[1]]( Access to essential repair software and diagnostic tools is reportedly limited by John Deere.[[3]]( Such restrictive policies can hinder farmers from performing repairs independently or utilizing independent repair shops, thereby necessitating reliance on authorized dealerships.[[1]]( Farmers have reported that without access to John Deere's proprietary tools, they're unable to address certain mechanical issues, even minor ones.[[4]]( There are measures in place that prevent independent repair technicians from completing repair,[[3]]( such as: Through eliminating competition in the repair market, John Deere has allegedly unlawfully inflated repair cost.[[6]]( To take back some control, mechanics and technicians are reportedly buying pirated John Deere firmware online to repair consumer tractors, at the risk of being scammed or clicking sketchy links.[[7]]( John Deere has actively lobbied against right-to-repair legislation in multiple states, and on the federal level.[[8]]( [[9]]( Despite signing a memorandum of understanding with the American Farm Bureau Federation in 2023, the company has been accused of undermining the spirit of the agreement.[[10]]( [[11]]( On January 15, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against John Deere, alleging anti-competitive practices in the repair market.[[4]]( [[2]]( The lawsuit claims that: John Deere unlawfully inflated repair costs by monopolizing the repair-service market. The company's restrictive policies violated consumer-protection laws and limited farmers' ability to maintain their equipment. section excerpt John Deere security flaws exposed sensitive customer information .[edit ] section excerpt John Deere fails to uphold right to repair agreement .[edit ]