Barry O'Shea, AGCO's Vice President of Customer Support, highlighted the company's commitment to supporting farmers in their repair needs. AGCO aims to be the trusted partner in smart farming solutions and views the MOU with the Farm Bureau as a testament to that commitment.
Todd Stucke, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Kubota Tractor Corporation, stressed that the MOU empowers customers to safely maintain, diagnose, and repair their equipment. Kubota's vast network of over 1,100 dealers will provide farmers with the necessary tools, parts, guides, and manuals to work on their machines independently.
These MOUs ensure farmers and independent repair facilities in all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico have access to AGCO and Kubota manuals, tools, product guides, and diagnostic information. The agreements strike a balance between respecting manufacturers' intellectual property rights and enabling farmers to perform self-diagnosis and repairs.
By expanding the right to repair coverage, the AFBF and its industry partners empower farmers, promote self-sufficiency, and drive efficiency in the agricultural sector.