CLAAS Signs Right to Repair Memorandum
Farm equipment manufacturer CLAAS has joined John Deere, Kubota, CNH, and AGCO in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) that confirms the right of farmers to repair their own equipment. The agreement allows farmers and repair facilities throughout the U.S. to access technical manuals, tools, and product guides, putting the ability to make repairs in the hands of the customer.
AFBF president Zippy Duvall was pleased to have made another MOU with a big manufacturer on behalf of farmers.
鈥淭he memorandum of understanding with CLAAS demonstrates AFBF鈥檚 continued commitment to ensure farmers have access to the tools they need to keep their farms running, and America鈥檚 families fed,鈥 said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. 鈥淔armers and ranchers are more dependent on technology than ever before, and they asked us to find a private-sector solution to the right to repair issue. This agreement is another step toward guaranteeing timely repairs for farmers regardless of the equipment they use.鈥
In the agreement, the AFBF and CLAAS codify the company鈥檚 commitment to providing the ability to lease diagnostic tools, purchase products, technical resources, and parts when necessary. Some of this information has already been available via the CLAAS Connect portal and app, where manuals can be accessed by farmers.
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