Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether AGCO improperly restricts owners of Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and Challenger agricultural equipment from repairing their own machinery by limiting access to diagnostic software, calibration tools, and electronic service functions.
What Farmers Report
Owners report:
- Being required to use authorized dealers for software-enabled repairs.
- Waiting extended periods for dealer technicians during busy farming seasons.
- Paying high service charges for simple electronic resets.
- Being unable to utilize qualified independent repair shops.
- Experiencing costly equipment downtime because proprietary software was unavailable.
- Feeling they do not have full control over equipment they purchased.
Why Farmers Should Be Concerned
Today’s agricultural equipment depends on sophisticated electronic systems that often require manufacturer-controlled software to diagnose problems or restore normal operation after repairs. Farmers allege that AGCO repair restrictions prevent owners and independent mechanics from performing repairs that would otherwise be routine, increasing repair costs and prolonging downtime during critical planting and harvest periods.
Potential Claims May Include
- Deceptive trade practices
- Consumer protection violations
- Antitrust violations
- Unfair competition
- Breach of express warranty
- Breach of implied warranty
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You own Fendt, Massey Ferguson, or Challenger agricultural equipment.
- AGCO prevented you from completing repairs because proprietary software was unavailable.
- You paid dealer charges for software resets or diagnostics.
- Your equipment remained idle while waiting for dealer service.
- You were prevented from using an independent repair provider because essential software or tools were unavailable.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.