2 of the 3 here said they own equipment that only John Deere can work on and they do not like it. Their impression appears to be that “nowadays” the tractors have computers in them, which necessitates a technician with skills beyond that of a country mechanic. I get the sense they either have bigger problems or that they just feel helpless so would rather not know. In the case of the latter, they are probably right but I don’t think I have the heart to tell them. Similar to the neighbor, I see these guys at the local cafe somewhat regularly. I am very much a city folk haha, just visiting.