John Deere tractors are locked down and without modification can only accept JD parts by JD authorized mechanics. For example a new transmission has to be 'auth

John Deere tractors are locked down and without modification can only accept JD parts by JD authorized mechanics. For example a new transmission has to be 'authorized' by a JD technician before it can leave the shop because the computer will refuse to start without the authorization which costs $230 + $130/hr for the technician to do the authorization. Also JD has added a clause to their contracts absolving them from any losses or damages as a result of software failures. https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/xykkkd/why-american-farmers-are-hacking-their-tractors-with-ukrainian-firmware https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/xykkkd/why-americ...