Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether AGCO improperly requires owners of Fendt equipment to purchase software licenses or ongoing subscriptions before they can fully utilize VarioGuide guidance technology installed on their tractors.
What Farmers Report
Farmers report:
- Purchasing Fendt tractors equipped with VarioGuide-compatible steering hardware.
- Learning that precision guidance features required additional paid activation.
- Paying recurring fees for RTK correction services.
- Believing they had already purchased the necessary equipment.
- Being unable to use precision steering without additional software licenses.
- Feeling the total ownership cost was significantly higher than initially represented.
Why Farmers Should Be Concerned
Many modern tractors leave the factory with sophisticated guidance hardware already installed. Farmers allege that critical functionality remains disabled until additional software licenses and subscriptions are purchased, substantially increasing the true cost of ownership after the sale.
Potential Claims May Include
- False advertising
- Deceptive trade practices
- Consumer protection violations
- Failure to disclose material costs
- Breach of express warranty
- Unjust enrichment
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You purchased a Fendt tractor equipped with VarioGuide.
- You later paid additional activation or subscription fees.
- You believed the guidance system was included in the purchase price.
- You pay recurring RTK or software licensing fees.
- You were not informed of these additional costs before purchasing your equipment.
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.