John Deere tractor problems have always come in two flavors, and for the last decade, which one you got had less to do with what broke than with what year your machine was built. A bad ground on a 4020 is a bad ground — find it, clean it, move on. The same fault on…
John Deere hydraulic fluid is one of those topics that sounds simple right up until it costs you a transmission. With farm income under pressure for the third straight year and John Deere’s $99 million right-to-repair settlement putting a spotlight on how much farmers pay for dealer services, more owners are handling their own maintenance…
John Deere tractor servicing has always carried a premium price tag, but 2025 and 2026 have pushed that cost to a new level — and this time the driver isn’t software restrictions or dealer markups. It’s tariffs. With John Deere absorbing $600 million in tariff costs in fiscal 2025 and projecting $1.2 billion in fiscal…
John Deere tractor repair has been one of the most talked-about topics in agriculture for the past several years, and 2026 has brought more movement on this issue than any year before it. A landmark lawsuit just settled for $99 million, a new self-repair platform is now live, an EPA ruling handed farmers more flexibility…
John Deere tractor maintenance landscape that looks different than it did even two years ago — a major recall still working through the dealer system, a new self-repair tool that’s drawing both praise and skepticism, and repair costs that make preventive maintenance more financially important than ever. This article breaks down the developments that affect…
If your John Deere tractor PTO shaft repair is giving you trouble, whether you’re running a feed mixer, brush hog, or tiller. This article walks through the most common PTO shaft problems, how to diagnose them, and how to fix them yourself. Specs at a Glance — John Deere 3025E (Reference Model) Spec Detail Engine…
If your John Deere tractor won’t start, this guide walks through every common cause — from dead batteries and safety switches to glow plugs and fuel delivery problems.