First thing I did was increase the width of the rear wheels. More than fluid loading the tires, a wide track makes the tractor much more stable.

 

Wise advice. I just had the rears filled with Bio-ballast. I will have to set them out to the next position. Thanks!

 

Looks good, congratulations! I have been contemplating adding the swivel seat bracket to my 5100E, maybe you would enjoy it as well and it depends on how much time you spend looking behind yourself.

 

I was just looking at the air/swivel combination from Grammer(?) I believe. Between my myself, my wife, and my son there will be three operators of varying weight. It looks like the quickest easiest way to adjust for that and swivel would be great for field work. Thanks again!

 

The thing that controls the firmness or quickness of the shuttle going F/R isn't a bad option for the $. I added it and my FEL when I bought my tractor. I think it was a $165 option back in 2018.

If you're looking for personal experience, then for me I'd say keep your transmission/hydraulic fluid clean. Maybe change the filter fairly regularly. There's a screen in the transmission that like to clog with debre and it doesn't like to pass fluid, which in turn makes the flyid try and force its way through the screen which leads to a high pitch squealing or buzzing. According to JD it's fairly common and to clean the screen off you have to drain the fluid out to access it without spilling hydraulic fluid all over the place.

 

Great advice. I just put a note on the maintenance schedule to be sure to pay attention to this. Thank You!

 

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post since the new member introductions. I just took delivery of a 2021 John Deere 5075E on Christmas Eve (FYI - As it turns out Santa drives a dually and pulls a gooseneck Liberty tilt bed - haha!).

I am asking for advice or tips from those you experienced 5E series owners out there. Anything that you feel would be helpful for a new 5E series owner to know. I am all ears.

Also, any options or accessories that you may recommend. I am looking at adding the PowrReverser Modulation Control Kit and would really appreciate if anyone can speak to that option? Has anyone upgraded to an air suspension seat? How about the usefulness of rear fender flares?
Etc.

Thank you all in advance. I appreciate your input!
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The tractor currently has the following options: Cab, MFWD, 520M loader with 3rd function and SSQA HD bucket, 12/12 PowrReverser, satellite radio, dual rear work lights, telescoping side mirrors, telescoping draft links, right hand door kit, buddy seat, beacon light, accessory mounting bracket, Dakota Micro Overview front/rear cams with 7" monitor, and RAM phone mount.

How much time do you have? I've had mine for 4 years now and have a lot of observations and advice. One is that the clutches are typically "grabby" immediately when you let out the pedal. Another is that I recommend fenders on the front wheels. I'm told they have them now but I retrofitted a set for a 6 series. The front tires throw a lot of water, snow, and mud all over the cab windows and that makes for poor visibility, especially on the road at higher speeds. Could you tell me where your dealer came up with a buddy seat and right door hardware? My dealer looked at me like I had 3 heads when I asked. I've asked several people where they got theirs and it's like it's a secret. Do you have make, model, or part numbers for those? Would be greatly appreciated, more so by my wife who has to sit on a 5 gallon bucket if she rides along. How many SCV's did you get? I also changed the headlights to LED and it was a big improvement.

 

Awesome advice on the front fenders. Do you have a part number for the fenders that worked for you and any pics of the install? I'm happy to say that the clutch on this one is silky smooth. Two SCVs. Which LED bulbs do you suggest? Haha - I did have to do a bit of digging, but found the part numbers for the door kit and seat on the online builder. I just picked them both up this week and will be putting them on this weekend. The part number for the Right Hand Door Kit is SJ17701. The part number for the Instructional Seat Kit is BLV10419. Thanks for all the info!

 

Good looking machine

 

Not sure about th 5075 but the buddy seat and right door kit are listed as options for the 5090 and 5100. I bought the right door kit and installed it myself. Thought i wouldn't need it but man was I wrong. I've wondered as well about the modulation kit. I think it would be helpful. I installed my own camera setup. The mirrors are invaluable once you get used to not hitting your head on them. I'm thinking of radial tires now after having mine for over a year.

 

Thanks for all the advice. I talked to the dealer yesterday about the modulation control kit. Easy to install, but does require an update to the ECU. I am wondering if that can be done from home with the new Blue Tooth Connection App? It only took about 5 bumps, but I'm learning to look out for those mirrors! Thanks again!

 

At first glance I thought you had the single point hookup on your loader. That's something I added and is probably the single best thing I did to mine. But, I do install and remove my loader a lot. Unless I'm doing loader work I don't have mine on. I find it cumbersome and dangerous. I can attach and/or remove my loader in 3 minutes tops.

 

I think your are right on. That single point hookup looks ideal. I will probably bite the bullet and go that route this spring. Do you have a part number from yours? Thanks!

 

I did get the air ride seat with mine. I would love to install a swivel on my seat. Does anyone know of one that will fit the air ride seat?

 

Has anyone installed a rear wiper? I found JD part number SJ16226. I was wondering about wiring from anyone who has done it? Thanks!

 

I second the single point hookup for the loader. Removing and putting on the loader of the 5075e is the easiest and fastest I've experienced. However, if you ever want to use the loader hydraulics for something other than the loader, it's a no go, unless you get another single point hookup for whatever it is you want to control, which would get expensive. I have radials on mine as well, not sure I'd ever go without them again. They just ride so much nicer and float across the ground a bit better than regular R1s. Did you get the steps with the right hand door kit? I got the steps with mine, but don't know if it was standard with the kit or if my dealer was just on the ball with ordering the right stuff.

 

Yes, that single point looks like the way to go. You are the first person I have heard feedback from regarding the radials. I was wondering if they really made that much of a difference. The right hand door kit did come with steps. I am hoping to put everything on this weekend. Thanks for the advice!

 

We have several videos about our 5075e. We have most of the options you mention. Air Seat (not an official option, our dealer used a Grammar seat), shuttle modulator (dialed it where I wanted it once, then haven't touched since!). buddy seat...again, dealer "made it fit" from the larger 5 series.
We have the single point (love it).
We have the right hand door kit. Use it often to reach IN from the outside, especially when hooking up implements. However, we don't use it to truly enter and exit.

We have the rear wiper.

Can't figure out how to "pair" my phone with the bluetooth option in the radio.

Moved the rear tires out one position.

Filled the rears with Rimguard. HUGE help.

Need LOTS of 3 point ballast to lift a 'full capacity' load with the loader. Easy to pick up the rear wheels.

I have a set of 3 Dakota Micro (agcam) cameras with the 9" monitor. I find them useful. Not sure if they are the same cameras you have.

Anyway, check out our videos for some more insight and details.

Tim

 

We have several videos about our 5075e. We have most of the options you mention. Air Seat (not an official option, our dealer used a Grammar seat), shuttle modulator (dialed it where I wanted it once, then haven't touched since!). buddy seat...again, dealer "made it fit" from the larger 5 series.
We have the single point (love it).
We have the right hand door kit. Use it often to reach IN from the outside, especially when hooking up implements. However, we don't use it to truly enter and exit.

We have the rear wiper.

Can't figure out how to "pair" my phone with the bluetooth option in the radio.

Moved the rear tires out one position.

Filled the rears with Rimguard. HUGE help.

Need LOTS of 3 point ballast to lift a 'full capacity' load with the loader. Easy to pick up the rear wheels.

I have a set of 3 Dakota Micro (agcam) cameras with the 9" monitor. I find them useful. Not sure if they are the same cameras you have.

Anyway, check out our videos for some more insight and details.

Tim

The loader really is amazingly stout. Are you using suitcase weights or ballast box? Do you find it necessary to weight the front when the loader is off for field work? I will look for your videos for sure. Thanks for all the advice, Tim!

 

Congrats. Looks like really nice machine.
I have Air seats in both my 5Ms love them.

I also have the ability to modulate the power reverser, but honestly once I had it set where I wanted it, I rarely ever have any need to adjust it, so I suppose it depends on rather you like how the standard non adjustable power reverse is working for your needs, if feel the need to adjust it then that kit would seem to make sense.

Adding LSS to your loader is day night game changer IMO. I had one with it and one without it, at least it is without it for now, I have no doubt I will add it to the other 5M. Even for non loader work say you need to pull or haul something with the 3pt, if the loader is still mounted on the tractor, LSS makes a major difference in how smooth the tractor is.

I was recently disking with the tractor without LSS and left the loader on, I had pulled it the prior day with the other one with LSS and it's loader still on the tractor, just a night and day difference even for jobs not involving the loader.

 

Congrats. Looks like really nice machine.
I have Air seats in both my 5Ms love them.

I also have the ability to modulate the power reverser, but honestly once I had it set where I wanted it, I rarely ever have any need to adjust it, so I suppose it depends on rather you like how the standard non adjustable power reverse is working for your needs, if feel the need to adjust it then that kit would seem to make sense.

Adding LSS to your loader is day night game changer IMO. I had one with it and one without it, at least it is without it for now, I have no doubt I will add it to the other 5M. Even for non loader work say you need to pull or haul something with the 3pt, if the loader is still mounted on the tractor, LSS makes a major difference in how smooth the tractor is.

I was recently disking with the tractor without LSS and left the loader on, I had pulled it the prior day with the other one with LSS and it's loader still on the tractor, just a night and day difference even for jobs not involving the loader.

I've yet to hear anyone say they regretted upgrading to an air seat. I'm guessing yours swivel as well. I was thinking the same RE the modulator; see if I even feel the need to adjust. I appreciate the LSS advice as that is something I have zero experience with. This tractor is our largest and will be the main do all utility machine for everything: loader work, hay, snow, field work, etc. Thanks again!

 

You all have been really great, and I appreciate all the advice. What a great forum! Fill me in on what implements you guys are using a what sizes: snow moving, brush hogs, grading, discs, plows, mowers, rakes, etc. The only new implement I have picked up for this tractor so far is an 84" HLA snow pusher. Anyone using something similar? Again, I appreciate all the input!

 

Yep mine do swivel as well. I really like that feature as well. I didn’t know LSS existed prior to the 5M I bought that came with it. I liked that LSS feature so much. That I just had it added to my 4066R last month .

 

Oh, forgot you also asked about fender extensions.
‘I Have 1 5M with them and one without. Since I rarely have any need to road mine anywhere, I prefer not to have them. With the extensions I can’t see my rear tires at all.
I prefer to see my tires so I can spot slippage or mud packing situations before I get totally stuck. Just an extra point of reference when operating the tractor.

Now, I for can see where having them might really benefit someone, that will be regularly roading the machine at high speeds. Say pulling out of a muddy field or pasture and going to D4 that would have large mud clods just flying and if mixed with any rock, I could see it breaking a window. Theres no doubt they have their place or need for some owners.

 

Oh, forgot you also asked about fender extensions.
‘I Have 1 5M with them and one without. Since I rarely have any need to road mine anywhere, I prefer not to have them. With the extensions I can’t see my rear tires at all.
I prefer to see my tires so I can spot slippage or mud packing situations before I get totally stuck. Just an extra point of reference when operating the tractor.

Now, I for can see where having them might really benefit someone, that will be regularly roading the machine at high speeds. Say pulling out of a muddy field or pasture and going to D4 that would have large mud clods just flying and if mixed with any rock, I could see it breaking a window. Theres no doubt they have their place or need for some owners.

That's a great point, I do like to watch the tires for traction and packing as well. I'll have to see how it plays out with my use of this machine and whether they would be beneficial.

 

The other thing I got that I'll never regret is the 85" high capacity grapple bucket. I absolutely love that thing. I never have to change from a bucket to grapple anymore. I've looked at that rear wiper kit. I think the cab top has to at least be lifted up on one side to get it installed but I'm not certain of that. I want a swivel function for my seat, the rear wiper, LSS, radials and PR modulation. That would compete mine.

 

I'm shopping grapples right now. Which did you go with? Thanks again!

 

I have a second Faster single point connector that I installed on the front of my loader for the 3rd function. My dealer gave me the loader side connector and 2 implement side connectors. I have one on my bucket and plan to use the second one on my tree limb saw when I get it.

 

We have a Lane Shark that we run on a 4066 and that thing is great. I dont know the hydraulics on the 5 series but the return had to be run directly to the tank on ours. Its an overheating issue I'm told if it isnt.

 

As for implements I use with it, I have a 68" ditch bank flail mower from Nova Tractor, 84" Woodmaxx snowblower, 5 shank Brillion chisel plow, and an old Ferguson cultivator. I could run a bigger flail mower, but I was a little concerned about certain situations with having too much weight with the mower swung all the way out. I haven't had a chance to use the Woodmaxx yet. The chisel plow has 2" straight points on it, and I have run it about 8" deep. I haven't tried any deeper yet, but I'm sure I could go a couple inches deeper. I can go about 3.5 to 4mph in 4wd (A4 or B1 I can't remember) in a fairly coarse loamy soil. I think I could run 7 shanks with straights points at 8" in the same soil. I do have the tires loaded with Rimguard.

 

Great information! It sounds like I will be able to do most everything I am hoping to with this machine. I'm curious to hear what you think of that snowblower after you get the chance. Thanks!

 

I have probably 20 or so implements that I have accumulated over the years. The main ones I use is a Frontier 20' batwing finish mower, Maschio 10' flail, JD 609 bush hog, my homemade landplane, Hardee 5' hyraslide ditchbank mower, 2 box blades, 6' tiller all modified to fit my QH. I have a Danuser PHD as well.

 

Are you using a Cat 1 or Cat 2 quick hitch? Do you find that the 6' tiller is wide enough? Same with the JD 609? I've been back and forth on 6' or 7' on those. Thanks again!

 

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post since the new member introductions. I just took delivery of a 2021 John Deere 5075E on Christmas Eve (FYI - As it turns out Santa drives a dually and pulls a gooseneck Liberty tilt bed - haha!).

I am asking for advice or tips from those you experienced 5E series owners out there. Anything that you feel would be helpful for a new 5E series owner to know. I am all ears.

Also, any options or accessories that you may recommend. I am looking at adding the PowrReverser Modulation Control Kit and would really appreciate if anyone can speak to that option? Has anyone upgraded to an air suspension seat? How about the usefulness of rear fender flares?
Etc.

Thank you all in advance. I appreciate your input!

The tractor currently has the following options: Cab, MFWD, 520M loader with 3rd function and SSQA HD bucket, 12/12 PowrReverser, satellite radio, dual rear work lights, telescoping side mirrors, telescoping draft links, right hand door kit, buddy seat, beacon light, accessory mounting bracket, Dakota Micro Overview front/rear cams with 7" monitor, and RAM phone mount.

Welcome! The 5Es are nice tractors. Mine was delivered with a semi and a 52' lowboy that I rode up from the highway to the machine shed. I have a 2020 5075E that's outfitted very differently than yours, mine is open station, 2WD, TSS transmission, and has the 512 loader. It is a solid, reliable, very handy machine that works well for me. I have also run a 5083E that is outfitted very much like yours except it's got a little different loader with the global carrier, and no right hand door or buddy seat.

Tips

• The 3 point lift lever may need some adjustment as it is adjustable. Mine would not completely lift up the 3 point hitch as it came from the factory, and several others noticed this as well.
• Before you get an oil filter, check your engine serial number. If it is 32,000 or higher you will need the "new" DZ114256 oil filter.
• You may need to adjust the steering stops. I have seen them adjusted both too short (tires rub) and too long (turning radius is awful.) On my specific tractor they were a little too short. Adjustment procedures are in the manual.
• Check the fluids and also check all fasteners. I had several bolts that were a bit loose from the factory. I also had to tighten up several hose clamps as there was a tiny bit of weeping from some (manual says this is a regular maintenance item.)
• If you are mowing or haying, expect to clean out the radiator's dust screen every hour or two in dry conditions, these engines suck a ton of dust through the radiator/intercooler/fuel cooler/oil cooler/etc.
• The PowerReverser transmission's clutch is an electronically-controlled wet clutch pack. The clutch pedal has no feel as it's only connected to a switch that tells the computer to engage/disengage the clutch pack. It's a lot different feeling than a regular dry clutch.
• The PowrReverser's reverse is about 10% faster than the same gear is going forward, operate accordingly.

Options/etc.

• I would recommend the PowrReverser modulation switch as the "standard" calibration engages reverse a little too quick for my tastes. The 5083E does not have this, I wish it did.
• You will want plenty of weight on the 3-point, particularly with the larger 520M loader that sticks out there a good ways and a heavy grapple. The manual suggests about 1750 pounds with fluid filled rear tires.
• I find the regular seats to be perfectly comfortable and don't really care for the 1970s land yacht floaty feeling I get in an air seat. You might like it, I consider it an individual preference.
• Telescoping draft links can be handy if you do not have a quick hitch. If you do have a quick hitch, you really don't need telescoping draft links.
• If your tractor doesn't already come with it, and most but not all do, you may want the 3 point stabilizer bars instead of the standard chains.
• I have not operated a tractor with rear fender flares and haven't missed them. I have operated one with front fenders and they haven't been very useful either.
• Whether or not a single-point hydraulic connector makes sense depends if you want to remove your loader often. Regular individual line quick-connects are easy and quick to disconnect and reconnect. I have only ever removed a tractor's loader once, and that was two decades ago, so mine does not have a single-point connector. Generally dropping the attachment "shrinks" the loader enough to squeeze the tractor into tight areas on the tractors I have run. This is particularly true with the more modest sized 512 loader on my tractor, it is very unobtrusive and likely will never be removed. But, the 520M is a lot of loader for a 5E 3 cylinder tractor and the tractor shrinks by a lot when you remove it, so you may actually want to remove it when not needed depending on what you are doing.

 

Thank you for all the great info. I actually printed your reply out so that I would be sure to look over the things you mentioned! The machine we replaced with this one was a JD 4610 open station. I think I am going to miss that open platform at times. We are planning to pick up a smaller CUT sometime soon as well and that will be open station for sure. Thanks again for all the tips!

 

So far I have owned 5 different grapples. I hate the clamshell style which I just recently replaced the clamshell Deere grapple I had for my 5 series, with another MTL root style grapple. The very first grapple I bought was a MTL single cylinder root grapple, I still have it and after working with Clamshell, Root, and Rock. I have to say a root grapple is by far my preferred grapple.

Here is link to the thread I had about making that swap.

Ordered a new MTL 72" Grapple today

I have several grapples, that I use quite often. I have 2 Deere models and 2 MTL models. I ordered another MTL grapple today for the 5Ms. I needed a global style. Or I should say I needed one that I didn't hate using. I have a Deere grapple that came with one of the 5Ms. I really don't care...

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Clamshell

My original 1st grapple that MTL single root grapple.

I went with the closest thing I could get to that grapple for the 5 series. Both my 5 series have the global style quick connect system.
New Grapple

This is pic of my Rock grapple. I had it on my 5 series with the aid of a JDQA to Global adapter.
The lower teeth come out flat, and the lower tines are very close together along with the back of it is solid.
That is why it called a rock grapple.

Be sure to matchup the connection system you have on your 5 series.
It could be one of 3 different types on a 5 series.

 

Just curious what your going to use the tiller for. Garden type work or heavy field work. I had a new Deere 686 and it was not all that well suited to ground that I was tilling.
I could see where it would have been fine say I was sectioning out an acre or two to work seasonally or routinely over and over. Breaking fresh ground can be somewhat of a violent experience, one of which I could see where a smaller tiller and smaller tractor would have possibly been more controllable.
Tiller is gone, old fashion disk is in it's place, might have to go over it a few extra times but at least there is no clutches or any violent banging around on the back of the tractor when pulling the disk.

I am sure they have there place and purpose, and work just fine.
My 686 would go through loose or even semi loose ground fine.
Hard pack, roots, rocks etc, is where it would get violently out of hand, as well as occasionally smoking PTO clutches.
Just wanted urge caution with large rototillers.

 

Just curious what your going to use the tiller for. Garden type work or heavy field work. I had a new Deere 686 and it was not all that well suited to ground that I was tilling.
I could see where it would have been fine say I was sectioning out an acre or two to work seasonally or routinely over and over. Breaking fresh ground can be somewhat of a violent experience, one of which I could see where a smaller tiller and smaller tractor would have possibly been more controllable.
Tiller is gone, old fashion disk is in it's place, might have to go over it a few extra times but at least there is no clutches or any violent banging around on the back of the tractor when pulling the disk.

I am sure they have there place and purpose, and work just fine.
My 686 would go through loose or even semi loose ground fine.
Hard pack, roots, rocks etc, is where it would get violently out of hand, as well as occasionally smoking PTO clutches.
Just wanted urge caution with large rototillers.

Mainly for garden type work and a large sweet corn patch that will be disced first (I prefer old school as well in this regard). We are looking at picking up a JD CUT in the near future and I might just go with a smaller 48-60" tiller with that machine instead of a large tiller on the 5075.

 

I second the above comment about not using a rototiller to break soil that has either never been tilled or has been untilled for a long time. They get clogged easily, they don't play well with rocks much larger than gravel, and if you hit much for rocks, it is loud and bounces around a lot. They also don't generally penetrate unbroken ground well if the soil is very heavy. A moldboard plow will break ground well with little drama unless there are big tree roots or stumps where you are plowing, in which case you will need to grub them out before tilling with any kind of implement. The plowed-up ground is easy to pulverize with the rototiller or disc.

My 5075E easily pulls an old 3-14 Case mounted plow. I have pulled a 4-16 through a little heavier soil with a slightly larger tractor so I suspect a 5075E would probably pull a 4-14.

 

I got the bucket grapple. Never have to change between bucket and grapple. I love it.

 

Got it. Super convenient!

 

It's in my avatar pic.