This story misses the point. It's not the owners of the machinery that Deere et al, are intersting in freezing out so much as the independent repair shops. Like the one in which I work.
Truth is, they've tricked us into paying for something they won't let us own, the software, and the means to access, store or transmit the software.
The big 3 tried this same tactit. Had the EPA not mandated that they have to put that IBD (on board diagnostics) port under your steering wheel so one can access and read the diagnostics stored in the ECM, your every "Check Engine" light would only be solved by a trip to your loca dealership who could charge what the want. Instead, you can buy your own IBD reader or go to an independent garage, who competes with another independent down the street, to dianose your car.
What these equipment dealers are doing is exactly that, setting you up for overcharging you for service.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Stories From Old Farmer - by K. Pratt. Old Farmer, a.k.a. Dale Jensen began posting messages to our discussion forums at the grand age of 75. With extensive knowledge of farming and tractors, he valued the past and the ways that went with it. He shared these values with us until shortly before his passing. I spoke with Dale in his last days and requested his permission to share some of his stories with the readers of our magazine. He agreed, and provided the
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Looking for a minneapolis moline zts
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
