As I did with my 3-series (which was traded for this tractor) and Z-Track mower (which we still have), I will be posting annual reviews of this 5045E for future buyers a used or similar new 5-series.
The tractor is a 5045E purchased new from Heritage Tractor, Smithville, MO. When I first saw it on the lot it had 0.8 hours, which was likely transport and delivery time. As most know, the 5045E is a 50 HP Tier IV tractor that uses an exhaust regeneration process to meet emissions. The new 5050E’s are in short supply due, so JD extended the 5045E an additional year, which is why you will see 2023 models even though the 5050E was announced in 2022.
The tractor an open station MFWD with the 520M loader and 14.9 x 28 Ag tires. Due to our trees and woods, a cab tractor was not an option.
The tractor was delivered with 1.2 hours, and an empty fuel tank. After adding a gallon of fuel, my first “drive” was to a station 4 miles that fortunately has Ag diesel. It took over 18 gallons, and the dealer said they would reimburse this expense, which was nice. I did find a 1/2 inch serrated lock nut in the cup holder, so hopefully it is not an omission from the loader installation at the dealership.
First Impressions: While almost the size of the 1964 3020 Diesel, it “feels” and operates more like the 3-series. I was able to get the hang of the 3/9 transmission quickly. The 14.9 rears fill the wheel-wells better than the 5045E that had 13.9s I was looking at last year.
The change from the 3025E was prompted not by “I bought the wrong tractor” but rather an additional 65 acres we added to our property. The final review of the 3025E is here. I anticipate that much like the 3025E, this 5 series will serve the farm well.
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The tractor is a 5045E purchased new from Heritage Tractor, Smithville, MO. When I first saw it on the lot it had 0.8 hours, which was likely transport and delivery time. As most know, the 5045E is a 50 HP Tier IV tractor that uses an exhaust regeneration process to meet emissions. The new 5050E’s are in short supply due, so JD extended the 5045E an additional year, which is why you will see 2023 models even though the 5050E was announced in 2022.
The tractor an open station MFWD with the 520M loader and 14.9 x 28 Ag tires. Due to our trees and woods, a cab tractor was not an option.
The tractor was delivered with 1.2 hours, and an empty fuel tank. After adding a gallon of fuel, my first “drive” was to a station 4 miles that fortunately has Ag diesel. It took over 18 gallons, and the dealer said they would reimburse this expense, which was nice. I did find a 1/2 inch serrated lock nut in the cup holder, so hopefully it is not an omission from the loader installation at the dealership.
First Impressions: While almost the size of the 1964 3020 Diesel, it “feels” and operates more like the 3-series. I was able to get the hang of the 3/9 transmission quickly. The 14.9 rears fill the wheel-wells better than the 5045E that had 13.9s I was looking at last year.
The change from the 3025E was prompted not by “I bought the wrong tractor” but rather an additional 65 acres we added to our property. The final review of the 3025E is here. I anticipate that much like the 3025E, this 5 series will serve the farm well.
