By the time John deere can even get them a replacement or repair, it’s too late and their harvest may just be fucked
The real question is what other options do farms have? Let’s say their tracker breaks down and repair is no longer an option. How many other manufacturers are making the type of equipment they need? And how expensive would it be to enter that market to compete? To me it seems like John Deer has a monopoly and is exploiting it.
Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 weeks ago
v1605@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
Exactly why John Deer should not be allowed to do this. Any threat to the food supply should be considered a national security risk.
Cocodapuf@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
Not all, but a lot of this equipment is also made by caterpillar, right?
v1605@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
If they do, are they competitive? Or are they doing the same thing. It could also be like car dealerships in certain states, you’re not allowed to just open one within x miles of another (though that refers to more of the same brand). Wouldn’t surprise me if they can’t have dealerships near each other due to backwards legislation.
1995ToyotaCorolla@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
I live in an area with a lot of farms and I’ve been seeing more foreign brands (e.g. Fendt) popping up lately.