John Deere launches digital self-repair tool

John Deere has launched Operations Center PRO Service, a digital tool designed to enhance repair capabilities for its agriculture, turf, construction and forestry equipment.

The platform offers advanced features such as software reprogramming for electronic components, diagnostic tools and real-time support, providing equipment owners and independent service providers with expanded control over maintenance and repairs, according to a John Deere release today. The service replaces Customer Service ADVISOR, which will be phased out over the next year.

Operations Center PRO Service offers machine health insights, interactive diagnostic tests, calibrations and PIN-specific content through an annual license that starts at $195 per machine. It integrates with the existing John Deere Operations Center and other digital tools, and includes operator manuals, warranty information and secure software updates at no additional cost.

Available in the United States and Canada, the tool is designed to give customers greater flexibility in choosing whether to repair equipment themselves, work with a local provider or use a John Deere dealer, according to the release.

The new tool comes as the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is suing Deere & Co. over alleged antitrust violations related to the company’s restrictive repair practices, which critics claim limited farmers’ and independent repair shops’ access to essential diagnostic tools and software.

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