Can someone tell me what that valve on the hose connections for the front end loader is for? I have the single point connector on mine and the dealer still installed that valve. Zoom in on this pic to see it.

If it's the one I think you are talking about, that should be to hold you boom up without bleed off.

 

Can someone tell me what that valve on the hose connections for the front end loader is for? I have the single point connector on mine and the dealer still installed that valve. Zoom in on this pic to see it.

 

As JD5075 said it's to hold the boom arms.... BUT ... I would never trust hydraulics to hold it over any of my body parts. Too many seals, hoses and fittings between that valve. I think some lawyer made them put it there because you're under the loader if you open the hood. I step on the bucket.

 

I have the JD live 3rd function on mine that I had added when I bought it in 2020. The only issue I have with my mirrors is that I hit my head on them sometimes when I climb in.

 

Yup, I do it all the time.

 

i have machines with both style tires...there are certainly definite pros and cons to each

 

Intresting don't see many 5s with r4 tires

Most of the 5 series units I've seen with R4 tires are 5090ELs as the R4 tires are a lot smaller in diameter than the ag tires on a regular 4 cylinder 5E which helps to reduce its height. Other than that, basically all of them I've seen have had regular ag tires.

 

glad I found one. R4s were part of my search criteria. 5075E

 

I bought these for my 5055e and now have them on my 5065e. They have been great. Amazon.com: Side Towing Mirror Kit Set With Fixed Arms Replacement For DM2455000 Compatible with John Deere 5000 & 6000 Series Tractor 2 Pcs Left And Right Side : Automotive

 

I bought these for my 5055e and now have them on my 5065e. They have been great. Amazon.com: Side Towing Mirror Kit Set With Fixed Arms Replacement For DM2455000 Compatible with John Deere 5000 & 6000 Series Tractor 2 Pcs Left And Right Side : Automotive

fixed mirrors wouldnt last a day on mine as we have trees......i also bang my head on the drivers side mirror often when climbing in....i hate the placement of the factory mirrors by the entry door but the mirrors work well otherwise

 

Here is one option, but it gets expensive:

3rd Function Valve Kit - John Deere

We are excited to offer a variety of third function valve kits for your tractor! W.R. Long valve kits include the valve, handle with switch, hydraulic hoses with fittings, mounting bracket, and instructions. NOTE: If your tractor comes with a backhoe as standard equipment then the hose lengths...

www.mowbilitysalesonline.com

I haven't owned any previous 5 series. I'm getting a new 5075E, but I didn't get the third function for it.

Thanks for the link. I’ve been looking for that kit!

That appears to be a WR Long kit, it should work well.

 

It comes with a switch and not a lever which I like. Because then it would work with a grapple as well.

 

I’ve got to do something about my mirrors. When the tractor was being delivered I lost one of them on the highway. Anyone have any alternatives that will stay in position and are cheaper than Deere?

For the price, these are sure worth a try:

Cab Tractor Side Mirror Cheap Alternative.

The factory side mirrors from John Deere for my 3039r with a cab are $200.00 to $220.00 and they look darn nice. I wanted a less expensive version so that I could see if I really even like side mirrors and I found these Jeep mirrors on Amazon. 30 bucks and I only had to do a little modifying...

www.greentractortalk.com

 

Thanks @Kennyd ….if I have to buy the Jd brand I will but if this works it sure would be nice

 

I’ve got to do something about my mirrors. When the tractor was being delivered I lost one of them on the highway. Anyone have any alternatives that will stay in position and are cheaper than Deere?

 

Any idea what the part number is?

Here is one option, but it gets expensive:

3rd Function Valve Kit - John Deere

We are excited to offer a variety of third function valve kits for your tractor! W.R. Long valve kits include the valve, handle with switch, hydraulic hoses with fittings, mounting bracket, and instructions. NOTE: If your tractor comes with a backhoe as standard equipment then the hose lengths...

www.mowbilitysalesonline.com

I haven't owned any previous 5 series. I'm getting a new 5075E, but I didn't get the third function for it.

 

Thanks for the link. I’ve been looking for that kit!

 

@cc1999 have you owned any 5Es before? And did you add any accessories or upgrades?

 

No I haven’t owned a 5E, I had a pair of older pre def 5115Ms. Similar in several ways to to some of the 5Es.
The ‘Deere loader 3rd function and LSS would easily be my top pics for first mods to look into.

All 4 of the 5 series machines that I have owned have had the Deere loader 3rd function which I use with multiple loader attachment, I know that is one feature I could not live without.
‘LSS is also a very nice feature it's a very noticeable feature that I had on one of my 5Ms and later added to my 4R and was the first mod I did to both my 5Rs prior to taking delivery of them this year. I truly love the LSS feature.
LSS = Loader Suspension system.

 

Tractor looks great Mk1.
Congrats!!!

 

Tractor looks great Mk1.
Congrats!!!

Thanks! This is a whole world for me. But so far it’s really great for everything I’m needing. Have some really big projects coming up that will definitely go faster.

 

I think for 2023, JD made the 5e series with an actual 3rd function option instead of using a diverter.

 

Yes

 

Any chance you want to make a 5 series Diverter kit like my 3R kit I bought from you ??

Tractor is over spec for that valve IHMO. Best to stick with an OEM solution if we can figure it out.

 

Ah...blank. It can be added, at what cost I don't know. The 5-series options in JDParts is confusing as all get-out.

 

Agreed. I searched around on there and it’s all over the place. Any chance you want to make a 5 series Diverter kit like my 3R kit I bought from you ?? haha

 

Does the joystick handle have the switch pack in it, or is it blank?

 

@Kennyd see the picture.

 

Looks brand new! Your 3rd function looks like it is routed to your rear scv. That is why it is controlled by a separate lever instead of a switch on your grip.

 

It is. It’s mounted to the rear. But on my 3R that’s how it’s mounted as well. I thought that would be the same.

 

That sure is a handsome machine!

 

Here are some more

 

Sorry for the delay. But here is the new to me 5055E. It has 280 hours on it. It was primarily used to mow previously. Came clean without any wear or scratches and spent the first year of its life in an heated garage. Initial thoughts are the 520M loader is really impressive. The cab is really quiet especially when comparing it to my 3R. I am amazed at with how large of a tractor it is and to still be very maneuverable. Is it as nimble as a 3R or 4R…….no but compared to other large series tractors that I test drove (Kioti RX7320 and Kubota M4-071) it’s really great! I have thrown my woods brush hog RC6 on the back of it and the economy PTO option is perfect solution for the trails I mow.

Anyone else with a 5E cab have upgrades or options I should consider? The mirrors that came on the tractor are garbage. They won’t stay in position. I am think about spending the money on the JD mirrors. It does have a 3rd function on the loader but is controlled by a lever in the cab and not a switch on the joystick like on my 3R. It doesn’t make sense to me because if you’re running a grapple you cannot close the grapple and move the joystick at the same time.The tractor did come with a hydraulic snow plow that would make sense with the lever because it you would just be rotating the plow as necessary.

 

Pics?

 

It’s delivered on Sunday and I will have them!

 

Congratulations on the new tractor!

 

Thank you! Looking forward to it

 

5055E 2022 Standard Cab,12/12 transmission and power reverser, 3rd function, two rear remotes, 520M loader, R4 industrial tires, tires came loaded with rimguard, comes with radio, side mirrors.

Nice! Was it new old stock or was it used?

 

It very lightly used. 20 hours haha. The person had bought it with the intent to purchase more land and then never did.

 

What model? Premium cab?

 

5055E 2022 Standard Cab,12/12 transmission and power reverser, 3rd function, two rear remotes, 520M loader, R4 industrial tires, tires came loaded with rimguard, comes with radio, side mirrors.

 

I ended up pulling the trigger on a 5E. When I get possession I’ll post pictures. JD is was just too conveniently located near my house and very easy to operate machine.

 

I ended up pulling the trigger on a 5E. When I get position I’ll post pictures. JD is was just too conveniently located near my house and very easy to operate machine.

Yes!! Pics! We need pics!