EngineerWorld Cooperative
Engineers Showing the World How It's Done
The best engineers in the world designed the open-source modular tractor system that breaks John Deere's $4.2B monopoly. Now they own the manufacturing cooperative that builds it.
How Engineers Solved the Problem
When John Deere's monopoly extracted $4.2 billion annually from farmers, the world's best engineers designed an open-source alternative—and built a cooperative to manufacture it.
The Engineering Breakthrough
Open-Source Modular Design
Engineers created a fully modular tractor platform with open-source schematics, CAD files, and repair documentation. No proprietary lockouts, no dealer-only software.
Right-to-Repair Technology
Every component designed for field repair by farmers. Standard parts, open diagnostics, and community-maintained repair guides replace dealer monopolies.
Cooperative Ownership Model
Engineers don't just design—they own the manufacturing cooperative. Profits return to engineer-owners and farmer-customers, not shareholders.
The Evidence Is Real
Documented cases from FTC lawsuit, NBC News investigations, and The Guardian show why engineers had to step in.
John Deere maintains complete control over all tractor repairs through proprietary software lockouts.
U.S. PIRG report: $3B in tractor downtime + $1.2B in excess repair costs extracted from farmers yearly.
Farmers have 1.5x higher suicide rate than general population. Repair stress is a documented contributor.
Documented Cases
Lost entire harvests due to 28-day repair wait. "Hundreds of thousands of dollars" in repair costs. Would rather give up century-old farm than continue under Deere control.
Tractor broke during hay harvest. Manufacturer couldn't send mechanic for over a week. Machine not fixed for over a month. Used 40-year-old tractor to avoid losing thousands.
Charges 50% less than dealerships, takes 50% less time for same repairs. Must use bootleg software because customer version can't fix A/C. Proves repair monopoly is artificial.
Deere "for decades" limited farmer repair ability. Only dealerships get full Service ADVISOR software. Farmers forced to use expensive Deere-branded parts. 100% monopoly documented.
Farmers Who Chose Freedom
Real farmers fighting John Deere's repair monopoly. Their stories inspired Open Source TechWorld.
Jared Wilson
Missouri • 100-year family farm
Lifetime savings vs. John Deere
"I lost entire harvests waiting for John Deere repairs. My fertilizer spreader sat in their shop for 28 days. I'd rather give up my century-old family farm than let them control when I can fix my own equipment."
Walter Schweitzer
Montana • 59 years in agriculture
Lifetime savings vs. John Deere
"My tractor broke during hay harvest. John Deere said they couldn't send a mechanic for over a week. With rain coming, I had to use a 40-year-old tractor. The repair took over a month. Right to repair is going to save some lives."
Brad Sage
Montana • Independent repair worker
Lifetime savings vs. John Deere
"I left my John Deere dealership job five years ago. Now I charge farmers half the cost and take half the time for the same repairs. But I have to use bootleg software because Deere won't let me access the tools I need."
Tom Richardson
Iowa • 1,200 acres
Lifetime savings vs. John Deere
"I was paying John Deere $8,000 a year just for software subscriptions and dealer repairs. With Open Source TechWorld, I own the equipment AND the factory. My kids will inherit a cooperative, not debt."
Sarah Thompson
Kansas • 800 acres
Lifetime savings vs. John Deere
"As a woman farmer, I was tired of being talked down to by John Deere dealers. Open Source TechWorld treats me as an equal owner. I have a vote. I have a voice. I have dignity."
Elena Rodriguez
Texas • 950 acres
Lifetime savings vs. John Deere
"I joined as a MoneyFarmer and within two years, my profit-sharing dividends paid for my entire membership. Now I'm earning passive income from equipment sales to other farmers. This is real wealth."
Your Story Could Be Next
Join the movement inspired by real farmers like Jared Wilson (Missouri class action lead) and Walter Schweitzer (Montana right-to-repair advocate) who are fighting back against $4.2B/year extraction.
EngineerWorld vs. John Deere
Engineers designed a better system. Here's the proof.
EngineerWorld
Cooperative Ownership
John Deere
Shareholder Extraction
Build Your Tractor
Modular design. Infinite possibilities. Limited only by your imagination.
Select Components
Compact power for small farms
Mid-range workhorse
Heavy-duty power
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Start Building Your Tractor
Select components from the left to assemble your custom configuration. Every part is compatible with every other part.
Select all 6 components to save your configuration
Calculate Your Lifetime Savings
See exactly how much you'll save over 15 years by choosing farmer-owned manufacturing over John Deere extraction.
See How Much You'll Save
Upload your John Deere invoice or contract and get an instant analysis of how much you'd save with Open Source TechWorld farmer-owned equipment.
What We Analyze
- Equipment model and specifications
- Purchase price and financing terms
- Warranty and service contract costs
- Software subscription fees
- Estimated lifetime maintenance costs
Your invoice data is processed securely and not stored. We only extract pricing information for comparison.
Your Passive Income from Cooperative Ownership
Every tractor sold across the network generates dividends for founding farmers. Calculate your long-term wealth building through cooperative ownership.
Year-by-Year Dividend Projections
| Year | Tractors Sold | Network Profit | Your Dividend | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 1,834 | $5777K | $5,777 | $5,777 |
| Year 2 | 2,293 | $7221K | $7,221 | $12,998 |
| Year 3 | 2,866 | $9027K | $9,027 | $22,025 |
| Year 4 | 3,582 | $11283K | $11,283 | $33,308 |
| Year 5 | 4,478 | $14104K | $14,104 | $47,412 |
| Year 6 | 5,597 | $17630K | $17,630 | $65,042 |
| Year 7 | 6,996 | $22038K | $22,038 | $87,080 |
| Year 8 | 8,745 | $27547K | $27,547 | $114,627 |
| Year 9 | 10,931 | $34434K | $34,434 | $149,061 |
| Year 10 | 13,664 | $43043K | $43,043 | $192,104 |
Collective Ownership
247 founding farmers share in every tractor sold across the entire network. Your success is tied to the cooperative's success.
Passive Income
Earn dividends automatically from network sales. No additional work required. Your ownership stake generates income forever.
Long-Term Wealth
As the network grows (25% annually), your dividends compound. This is generational wealth building through cooperation.
Calculation Assumptions
* Projections are illustrative and based on current network performance. Actual results may vary based on market conditions, production capacity, and cooperative growth.
Lock in your ownership stake and start earning dividends from day one
Planned Equipment Releases
We're building farmer-owned equipment from the ground up. Here's what's coming, when it's launching, and how much you'll save.
Compact Utility Tractor
In Development40-60 HP open-source tractor perfect for small to medium farms. Full repair rights, no software locks.
- Open-source operating system
- Free diagnostic software
- Full repair manuals included
- Modular design for easy repairs
- Compatible with standard attachments
Row Crop Tractor
Planning150-200 HP workhorse for large-scale farming operations. Designed by farmers, for farmers.
- Precision agriculture ready
- Open-source GPS guidance
- Farmer-serviceable hydraulics
- Lifetime software updates (free)
- Cooperative-backed warranty
Combine Harvester
PlanningEfficient grain harvesting with open-source yield monitoring. No subscription fees, ever.
- Real-time yield mapping (no subscription)
- Open-source grain loss monitoring
- Self-diagnostic system
- Farmer-replaceable wear parts
- Cooperative parts network
Precision Irrigation System
TestingSmart irrigation controlled by open-source software. Optimize water usage, maximize yields.
- Soil moisture sensors (open protocol)
- Weather-based scheduling
- Mobile app control (no fees)
- DIY installation support
- Community-shared optimization data
Electric Utility Vehicle
TestingZero-emission farm utility vehicle with swappable batteries. Built to last 20+ years.
- Swappable battery system
- Solar charging compatible
- Open-source motor controller
- Farmer-serviceable drivetrain
- Cooperative battery exchange network
Cooperative Tools
Engineers and farmers govern together. One voice, one vote.
Cooperative Governance
Submit proposals, vote on equipment designs, and shape the future of engineer-owned manufacturing.
Member Directory
Connect with 247 founding engineers and farmers. Find expertise, share knowledge, build community.
Equipment Maintenance Network
Peer-to-peer repair help, diagnostic tips, and community-maintained repair guides. No dealer required.
Document This Historic Project
This is history in the making. Explore the journey, meet the engineers, and learn how this cooperative demonstrates the future of manufacturing.
Our Story
The complete timeline from monopoly research to cooperative launch. How 247 engineers came together to break John Deere's $4.2B extraction.
Engineering Showcase
Meet the 247 founding engineers who designed the modular tractor system. Their specialties, contributions, and vision for cooperative manufacturing.
For Educators
Curriculum materials, case studies, and lesson plans. Use EngineerWorld as a real-world example of cooperative economics and engineering innovation.
Join the Engineers Showing the World How It's Done
Be one of the first 500 founding engineers to own the manufacturing cooperative that breaks monopolies through open-source innovation.