LittleBear
Bronze Member
I am considering the purchase of a John Deere 5205 (or 5325) with 4WD. I have read many comments that this is an economical tractor. However, my primary concern is “quality.” Is the 5205 a well-built tractor? If I step up to the 5025 series, is the build quality higher, or am I just paying for extra bells and whistles that I don’t really want or need.
My neighbor has a John Deere 6400 and a 1070. Both of these tractors are Cadillacs! My general impression is that John Deere has increased their market share in recent years by moving from well-built tractors to marginally built tractors which can be sold at lower prices. I hope I am wrong about this, but my gut feeling tells me otherwise. I’m looking for a new, high quality, 50-65 pto hp tractor that I can take care of and keep for many years (a Cadillac). Price is not a consideration. Please give me your thoughts on these matters.
My neighbor has a John Deere 6400 and a 1070. Both of these tractors are Cadillacs! My general impression is that John Deere has increased their market share in recent years by moving from well-built tractors to marginally built tractors which can be sold at lower prices. I hope I am wrong about this, but my gut feeling tells me otherwise. I’m looking for a new, high quality, 50-65 pto hp tractor that I can take care of and keep for many years (a Cadillac). Price is not a consideration. Please give me your thoughts on these matters.