2015 John Deere 5045e

[mclintoc]

I'm very close to buying a new 5045e 2wd with loader. In terms of function, this is the right tractor for me. I had been planning to get a low-hours used tractor, but right now I can get what I consider a good deal on one from the dealer just down the road.

As I said, I don't have any doubts that in terms of function this is the right tractor, but what's making me uneasy is whether this is a tough, well-built tractor that will provide me with years of trouble-free service. I know there's no way to tell for sure, but I'd like to hear from you folks with newer John Deere tractors. Are they well built?

 

[JD5210]

I do suggest that if you are going to get a loader you will want 4wd. I have the 3029 engine in my 5210 and I have had no problems with it.

 

[RKrodle]

I got a quote last month for a 5045e 2 wheel drive with no loader for $18,800.00. Very nice tractor, my brother has a 5055e 4wd with FIL and it's been a very good tractor. I would think you would be very happy with it. I wound up buying a Mahindra 4530 4wd with a loader and no regrets.

 

[RPW]

I've got the 5103 which is the predecessor to the 5045e also with 2wd. and I can say without a doubt that as long as your land is relatively flat that model will do you well. Mine was built in 2008 and I now have turned 500 hours and have used my loader constantly during that time without failure. It's a tough little tractor. I've used and sometimes abused mine doing many tasks that I probably shouldn't have done. I use mine primarily to move round bales both in mud and hot dry conditions. During the winter when it's gotten very muddy I've only had to use my box blade as ballast.

Good luck with your tractor and don't worry about it being a 2wd. If by chance your land is hilly or swampy then yes get a 4wd. but I've never needed it.

 

[mclintoc]

Thanks for the replies Now for another question: There is a $2400 price difference between the quick attach H240 loader and the standard 512. I really wanted the quick attach, but that;s a lot of money, and truly I probably won't be taking the loader off--I mainly wanted it for the convenience of getting to the engine. I'd like to hear from folks on this. Is the quick attach worth the extra money?

 

[RPW]

Again mine is the 512 and it hasn't hindered me any for accessing the engine. I just raise the loader arms after taking off the bucket. That is usually only necessary to fill up the oil after a change but even then it's not necessary just a convenience.

 

[RKrodle]

According to the brochure that I was given there are two versions of the 240 loader. The 240nsl and the 240msl. The nsl has 3549lbs lift capacity and the msl has 2606lbs and the 512 has 2453lbs. At 800mm from the pivot they are 240nsl 2367, 240msl 2822, and the 512 1580.

 

[Farmer495]

5045D is the 2wd, 5045E is 4x4.

My take on 2wd non quick attach is is works fine 75% of the time. It's the 25% ice/snow/mud that can be a killer. If you don't deal with a lot of ice/snow/mud, or have tire chains. you should be ok

512 does have the quick attach bucket, so you can remove the bucket and just have the arms in seconds. The loader can come off, same as the old ones. Just a pain compared to the modern quick attach ones.

 

[RKrodle]

According to the downloadable PDF file from John Deere for their 5E series, on page 6, The 5045E, 5055E, 5065E, and 5075E are available in 2WD or MFWD versions. I believe, thou not sure, that the D series is no longer.

 

[mclintoc]

Thanks for the replies. I appreciate it.