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US Federal Trade Commission takes John Deere to court over right to repair
Peter Thomas Keaveney
The US Federal Trade Commission has issued legal proceedings against John Deere, alleging it is unlawfully increasing repair costs by forcing farmers to rely on its authorised dealer network.
16 January 2025 News
John Deere showcases latest autonomy on 9RX
At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show 2025 in Las Vegas, John Deere revealed a number of autonomous machines, further building on the autonomous 8R410 which was first showcased at the 2022 show.
7 January 2025 News
Young Stock Podcast: from sheep shearing to machinery sales
On this week's Young Stock Podcast, Gary Abbott spoke with Meath Farm Machinery sales consultant Andrew Bonham about everything from shearing sheep at an international level to tractor sales.
John Deere takes wraps off new self-propelled sprayer
At a press event in Germany, John Deere unveiled its new 300M range of compact self-propelled sprayers. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
30 December 2024 Farm machinery
John Deere net income down 30% for 2024
Deere & Company has reported that its worldwide net sales and revenues have decreased by 28%, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 and decreased by 16% for the full year.
28 December 2024 News
2001 John Deere 7810 sells for €40,000 at online auction
Hennessy Auctioneers closed out its 2024 auction campaign on a high, where a 2021 Hidromek HMK145 CSR digger sold for €61,000 plus VAT followed by a 2001 John Deere 7810 which sold at €40,000.
23 December 2024 Farm machinery
Deere introduces new diesel gator with more cargo capacity
John Deere has introduced its new diesel Gator XUV 875M offering increased comfort and cargo capacity, Gary Abbott writes.
18 December 2024 News
Tidy 6910 Deere sells for €30,500
A 2000 John Deere 6910 sold for €30,500 at Hennessy Auctioneers November collective online machinery auction.
4 December 2024 News
Väderstad increases hopper on Spirit drills
Väderstad has added the option of a 25% larger hopper to its Spirit seed drills, taking maximum capacity on particular models to 5,000l.
28 November 2024 News
In pictures: John Deere 6155R tops tillage farmer auction at €60,000
A 2016 John Deere 6155R Ultimate Edition with 5,800 hours secured €60,000 plus VAT and fees, topping the auction of a retiring Carlow tillage farmer last week.
6 November 2024 Farm machinery
John Deere has something for everyone in Punchestown
John Deere is set to put on a display of tractors and machinery to suit all customer types and sizes.
6 November 2024 News
Hammer falls at €113,000 for pristine 1991 MB-Trac
The popularity and demand for vintage Mercedes MB Tracs has skyrocketed in the last 18 months in the UK, with an immaculate 1991 MB-Trac 1600, recently securing €113,275 (£94,336).
30 October 2024 News