• BL4CKP1XX13@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    9 days ago

    Yes, basically artificial firmware barriers that prevent you or a third-party attempting aftermarket repairs.

    It’s a genuine problem for those in rural areas that depend on their machines, farmers typically avoid newer tractors because of this, John Deere is especially bad for it.

    • Rubanski@discuss.tchncs.de
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      8 days ago

      Yeah, I heard John Deere is absolutely terrible concerning self repairs. Still too many farmers celebrate the brand and brag with their “Mercedes of tractors”