Nashville
New member
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2012
- Messages
- 23
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Tractor
- Currently tractorless...JD 26G being traded for a new tractor.
I have a chance to get a 40 hour 4520 with a loader for $29,500. With the current JD incentives, I can get a new 5055e, loader (more capable), and 65" Frontier box blade for a bit less. I'm confident either will do the job I need it to do (4WD, tree/brush clearing, smoothing, moving dirt, mowing) The 5055e seems beefier, and more utilitarian. I don't have an opinion on the different shifting options, as I've only used a Hydrostat on 35 horse painted blue. On the 5055e, I'll have to chop the exhaust stack to get it in the garage unless somebody knows an aftermarket fix. JD is the only major manufacturer with a local dealer and/or support. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!