The JD 5045E 4WD open cab we're looking at is 5,400 LB. Should we be considering something bigger?
John Deere 5045E
2008 - 2017 5E Series
Model years
Utility tractor
Series next: John Deere 5055E
Manufacturer: John Deere
Factory: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Variants:
5045D: 2WD Economy
5045E: 4WD Mid-spec
John Deere 5045E Engine:
John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
John Deere 5045E Power:
Engine (gross): 45 hp [33.6 kW]
PTO (claimed): 37 hp [27.6 kW]
Capacity:
Fuel: 18 gal [68.1 L]
Hydraulic system: 10.3 gal [39.0 L]
Front axle: 4.8 qts [4.5 L]
Front hubs: 0.85 qts [0.8 L] (each)
3-Point Hitch:
Rear Type: 2
Control: position and top-link draft control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 3,192 lbs [1447 kg]
Power Take-off (PTO):
Rear PTO: independent
Clutch: mechanical
Rear RPM: 540
Dimensions
Weight (shipping): 5,070 lbs [2299 kg]
Wheelbase: 80.7 inches [204 cm]
Length: 137.8 inches [350 cm]
Width: 57.3 inches [145 cm] (axle flange)
Height (hood): 53.8 inches [136 cm]
Height (ROPS): 93.9 inches [238 cm]
75.7 inches [192 cm] (folded)
Clearance (front axle): 13.4 inches [34 cm]
Front axle: Flange
John Deere 5045E attachments:
front-end loader
Loader type: John Deere 553
Height (to pin): 122 inches [309 cm]
Clearance, dumped bucket: 94 inches [238 cm]
Dump reach: 35 inches [88 cm]
Dump angle: 41
Reach at ground: 74 inches [187 cm]
Rollback at ground: 33
Breakout force (at pin): 5,378 lbs [2439 kg]
Breakout force (at 800mm): 3,604 lbs [1634 kg]
Lift to full height (at pin): 3,133 lbs [1421 kg]
Lift to full height (at 800mm): 1,956 lbs [887 kg]
Lift to 1.5m (at pin): 4,008 lbs [1818 kg]
Lift to 1.5m (at 800mm): 2,891 lbs [1311 kg]
Bucket width: 72 inches [182 cm]
Mechanical:
Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Final drives: planetary
Differential lock: rear diff lock standard
Steering: hydrostatic power
Brakes: hydraulic wet disc
Cab: Folding 2-post ROPS
Hydraulics:
Type: open center
Capacity: 10.3 gal [39.0 L]
Pressure: 2828 psi [195.0 bar]
Rear valves: 1 or 2
Mid valves: 2
Pump flow: 11.4 gpm [43.1 lpm]
Total flow: 18.2 gpm [68.9 lpm]
Steering flow: 6.8 gpm [25.7 lpm]
Steering press.: 1958 psi [135.0 bar]
Electrical:
Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 40
Page information:
Last update: October 24, 2015
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Appears a good choice to me. Checks all your boxes. Will move 1,200+ pound large round hay bales safely.
With 45-horsepower gross you can operate a 72" Rotary Cutter in dry grass up to 30" long at full 72" swathe width.