We need a new tractor for our home that we closed on at the beginning of the month. I was going to wait till spring but with these great interest rates it's hard to wait. My son and I went looking...

Just bought a 5055E this summer, ran a special on a cab model and I jumped on it. First use the radio died and the fuel gauge went haywire. Dealer comes installs new radio and fuel gauge is...

I bought my JD 5055e new in the summer of 2011. This year I used the rear hydraulics for the first time to disc mow my fields (just started making hay). After mowing about 2-hours my gas tank...

Hi Guys, I am getting ready to pull the trigger on a new 5055e and I am unsure if I should get the MX6 and MX7. I will be cutting light pasture grass and a few farm levees so I don't think there...

Looking at 45-55 HP tractors and down to the JD 5055 E vs Kub 5100. 4WD w/ FEL and extra remotes ~ $26,500 (or ~ $11,500 + my JD 4310). I don't care for the NHs in that range; I haven't looked at...

Im looking for your opinions on Snow Removal options. losing a buddy plowing me out for $50 a storm Be using a JD 5055E, 553 loader with Euro/Global quick Midcoast Maine, Average 60-90" snow a...

I took delivery of my 5055e yesterday. Mmmmm, new paint! I started out looking at the 3038e, thinking that would be enough tractor for me. I have 33 acres that I'm not sure what to do with yet...

I have not yet purchased a Deere but zeroing in on 5055 or 5065. I will be maintaining roads on 80 acre timber tract with about 30 naturally regenerating or creeks/drains. 5 or 6 food plots to...

Hello All - I am about to buy a new tractor. I still need to explore Kubota further but regarding JD, I'm looking at tractors with the large (3,600 lb) FEL, 6' cutter and 48" pallet forks. I am...

I am thinking of upgrading my tractor and have narrowed the search to few tractors. On the short list is the 5055e. How well built are these tractors? This will be by 3rd tractor, the first was...

We changed the engine oil and filter on our 5055e at 120 hours. The manual says we should also change the hydraulic filter, which I have(the Deere man sold me two items, one is an enclosed...

I have a JD 5055E and I keep it in the garage (standard 8 foot high door). As I get older I find myself appreciating more protection from the elements, particularly in January when I am clearing...

First time tractor buyer: Would greatly appreciate any thoughts/ guidance. Also new to this forum. Context: 190 Acres. More than 80% currently under brush in east central texas (Elgin)...

Over the last few months of tractor research, I have continued to lust after a Kubota M5040. Mostly because of the LA1153's impressive lift capacity numbers. The other day I discovered that the JD...

hello all - i'm new here. got a 1 JD 5055E bought it in june got a FEL with a SSQA took 4 weeks for that to show up, but it was worth it to me. have a 78" general purpose bucket, a set of pallet...

I have a 2014 jd 5055E with 321 hours. I am having a continuous problem with the intake screen plugging up and then starving the pump for oil. This results in jerky loader, power steering and 3...

Santa is hopefully coming today! My first new anything (excepting a snowmobile) is scheduled to be delivered today. '14 jd 5055e, w/H240 loader. Can't wait, it's very surreal.

Does anyone see a reason to not get a 5075e over the 5055e, I am new to tractors and decided the tractor I like is a 5055E the dealer has a 5075E in stock and can anyone point out any reason to...

Hi All, I have a 2014 5055e. At 350 hours the clutch started slipping. I took it to the dealership they kept it for over a month. When I went to pick it up, they told me it was an adjustment. As...

My old 650 can finally get a much needed rest. I've been looking for a replacement for some time and finally decided on another Deere. Getting it delivered next week along with the land pride...

I am looking at a 5055E with 16.9-28 tires and 9x3 Transmission I had it for a SHORT test drive around the dealer's lot. Speed chart seems ok, but looks like C reverse is useless for anything, B...

I have a 2012 5055e with 133 hours on it that may still be under warranty. Today one of the guys was Bushogging with it and it lost power (could not go over 1300 rpms he said and it blew white...

Why do I see so many JD 5055E tractors for sell? Is there something about them that I am missing on? Seen some great prices on that model with FED and Cab. Would appreciate some advise....looking...

May have opp to pick up a 2010 (IIRC) 5055e mfwd with no more than 200 hours and most of that is from mowing around house so not much abuse at all. Owner just bought a new one with loader/grapple...

Hi I bought a 73 acre farm that will be rented out for the first few years. I will need a utility tractor and found a used JD 5055e with loader that looks pretty nice. It looks heavy duty. I...

I am currently in the market for a new tractor to replace the JD2150 I just sold. I am looking at a John Deere 5055E (4 wheel dirve) w/ FEL and a Kubota MX5100 4 wheel drive with FEL Kubota is...

Was quoted $26,900 for a JD 5055E w/FEL. Thoughts on price? Also have a question on the John Deers quick attach. Wondering what people's experiences are with 3rd party attachments. Is it...

My ignitions switch fuse blows as soon as I turn the key on. The tractor ran just fine a week ago went to start it today and this is happening. I have googled it and everyone talks about the cold...

I'm deciding between a New Holland Workmaster and the Deere 5055E. The Deere seems more robust (as does the price.) A MAJOR consideration and maybe a game changer, would be if I could somehow...

Hello, thinking I am close to pulling the trigger on a new JD 5055e tractor with a H240 loader. Also trying to trade in my Massey Ferguson 461 on it. So far I have heard from one dealer, of two...

Hello, I have a brand new tractor, and will probably be talking to the dealer about this. But I thought I might get thoughts from here as well see If I'm missing something. Here is the deal...

Was delivered yesterday. Our first cab tractor, it has the Frontier GM2190R finishing mower behind it. Cuts very well; we're using it mainly to mow our pecan groves that are already well manicured...

Anyone regret buying their JD 5055E (or 5065E or 5075E)? Anyone have maintenance issues or cold start issues?

I traded in my 2005 5205 4wd 2 weeks ago for a new 5055e 4wd cab tractor. After being initially impressed with the air conditioner and comfortable cab I hooked up my mx6 and got to work. I found...

Well after all the internet searching, head rubbing, and hair pulling I have found a tractor. I'm headed to the dealer Monday morning first thing to workout the price. It's a 2009 JD 5055e with...

Hello, I've never posted before, but I've been doing a lot of reading on here for the past 2 months. The knowledge that I've gained here is invaluable, and I thank you all for it. I've acquired...

I noticed the clamp that attaches the muffler to the turbo arear appears to be blowing out some black soot on my plastic hood. I checked the clamp and it was a little loose so I tightned it. It...

The mechanic came out and looked at my tractor today. He pressure tested the system with tractor not running and later with the tractor running. He found another slight hose leak below the...

Now I know the 5055E is a four wheel drive tractor and the 5055D is two wheel drive, but the list price difference is $6100 ($17000 vs $23100). Is there anything else different (read better)...

I have had several radiator hoses I have had to tighten up on my new tractor that I found leaking in the first 18 hrs of owning. I noticed the other day the inside of the radiator neck is made...

I looked at the new JD 5055E cab yesterday. The cab was nice and the air blew cold and REALLY hard....much harder than the Mahindra I tested last week. That would come in handy in the deep south...

I'm thinking of getting this John Deere Tractor Canopy, John Deere Tractor Canopies, John deere Tractor Sunshades, John deere tractor roofs, JD Tractor sunshade, Canopies John deere, Sunshades...

Looking for advice on what tractor I should buy. It will be used for rotary cutting a little over 15 acres 4 to 5 times a year. I have a 6ft rotary cutter rated from 30 to 60 pto hp. When I do...

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...

So... I'm new to tractors and there's more bells and whistles then ik what to do with almost even moreso when they don't work like they should. So I'd ran a parked regeneration about a month ago...

I am torn between the two. I like the idea of hst on the mahindra , but the hst on my tc35d just seems to be under powered and gives up before utilizing the power of the tractor. So I could go...

I bought a 2011 5055E about a year ago. It has 1200 hours, 4x4, FEL, AG tires. I have put about 150 hours on it in the last year. Recently the brakes have started giving a problem. When I use it...

Well I thought I would post a few pics of my new John Deere 5055E still on dealers lot and ready to be cleaned up before delivery. I received it the week of Thanksgiving. I had a block heater...

If my auction tractor doesn't work out am considering a new 5055E 4WD FEL tractor. I'm not set on the 5055E but the dealer told me it was the cheapest new 5000 series JD with 4WD which is what I...

What is a fair price for a new 5055e with fel and 4x4?

I have a 5055E with a loader (520M) that has a lifting capacity of over 3k pounds. I would like to lift at least a ton with my forks. My tires are not filled. How much ballast weight do I need...

All, Just got the quote for my new iron (replacing my narrow front 1952 Allis Chalmers Model CA). Quote was for a JD 5055E MFWD with canopy and 16.9-28 inch rear tires. Options include dual...

hello all im thinking of trading in my 990 with bh for a 5055e with a loader. my 990 is a 1998 model 257hrs i primerely use it for some snow plowing clearing some land and loging fire wood out of...

Does anyone know if Deere makes a backhoe for the 5055? I want to get the tractor used but I never see them with the backhoe. Thanks!

Hello all, I just wanted to get some feedback about a deal I'm working on with my local dealer... I was in my local dealership to purchase a new 2013 5045e and while I was there I got talking...

Hi All, I have a 2017 5055E with about 65 hours on it and I'm getting an Engine information alarm and then a stop warning. The tractor automatically powers down and I parked the tractor when it...

I have a question and i know the majority answer will be to buy a new tractor but i shall ask anyway. Is there a larger engine that can mate up to the 5055e? Curious if the larger 4.5L powertech...

I have a new JD 5055E open station. Can someone explain the rockshaft draft control and how to use it? I have only been bushhogging so far. Should I be using it for that at all? Will draft...

I was trying to start my 5055 Deere, say 40 degrees out (maybe upper 30s), and it cranked for about 2 seconds and then instantly quit. No click no nothing. Battery was due for replacing so put...

I have a 2010 John Deere 5055E open station I'm trying to wiring up a convenience outlet on (see pictures attached). I was told one wire is constant power, another is switched power, and the last...

I have a John Deere 5055E tractor. I want to give this thingy a try but I could not figure out the NPT size. Are they standard? How would I measure it properly? I found some info on the web but...

Purchased a lease return 5055E from local JD dealership last week its 1 year old right at 200 hrs extended warranty fully serviced... price was a little below a new machine with out additional...

I noticed in the center of the bell housing there is a bolt that more looks like a drain plug. Also there is not paint on the casting around it. This appears to have been done on purpose by Deere...

A long-time poster with a new tractor... and just had to share with my on-line support group! Brand new 5055e with 553 global loader, loaded tires + 4 wheel weights + front weight bracket...

I would like to add a canopy to my 5055e this year or next. Can anyone tell me of a good aftermarket one that is quite and durable? If I cannot fine a good one I will get one from Deere even...

Ok, haven't been on here in a real long time but thought I may share my findings today. Got a price on a 5055e and have signed a purchase order to buy but not a done deal because didn't have time...

We only own 3 acres but have been slowly taking over the neighbors 40 acres, mending fences, cutting wood, and getting all their old farm equipment up and running again. The only problem with my...

I just purchased a 2017 John Deere 5055E. I really like this machine. It is comfortable, powerful and easy to operate. However, after using it for about 2 hrs the FEL would not dump. After some...

Hello new guy here, I am looking to buy a 2010 5055e with 553 fel for 18k soon and was looking for opinions on the tractor in general. It has about 600 hours on it and is in good shape with good...

This past weekend, I looked a the new JD 5055e cab. The tractor seemed to be extremely cold natured when starting considering it was 50-55 degrees outside. It spit and sputtered for several...

I am starting to research a new tractor. I want to have a 3rd function valve for the FEL so I can use a grapple and maybe shears. I was leaning towards a JD 5065e (or 5055/5075 depending on...

My local dealer gave me this quote: 1731LV 5055E Utility Tractor 1 $ 22,528.00 Dual Mid Valves with Joystick Control 1 $ 1,072.00 $ 1,072.00 Weight, Front Suitcase (104 Lb.) Quantity of One 6...

I am trying to determine the proper rear ballast for my 5055E. I have a 520M loader that has a max lift of over 3k lbs. I want to lift at least a ton and trying to determine rear ballast. The...

My John deer 5055e tractor starts fine until it gets warm. Then it wont start back up. Why is that?

A couple of months ago my 2011 5055e just stopped running and wouldn't restart. I checked at the injection pump and found no power. After looking at the fuses and not finding anything wrong, I...

Hey guys, I am having problems with the PTO disengaging after a few minutes. the temperature didn't seem to be running high, but we saw on these forums that it might be overheating. We have...

Hello all and happy Fourth of July, I live on 100 acres and have dove field, pasture and food plots. I live in South Carolina and am tired of the heat. I have been looking for a cab tractor...

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Hello. New here so please forgive me if this question is answered within the volumes of threads. I would be grateful for advice comparing the following tractors. We are considering one of the...

I have 6 acres of land. I have a 2 acre motocross track for my son and I to play on. I need to do quite a bit of box blade work and my wife is planting cut flowers. I am looking at a 2016...

It's time to replace the boot on my tie rods. (Both sides) I've never done anything with tie rods before so I want to check in with y'all before I start in on it. What I plan to do is: 1) Put...

I had to trade my Tier 2 5055E in on the new Tier 4, been waiting for it to regen and it did yesterday with 50 hours on it. My question is this, when I noticed the light on the dash it was 1:17...

A buddy of mine just got a new 5055E cab this week, and is wanting to add some work lights to the front of the cab. Does anyone know if the wiring harness is in place? There are threaded inserts...

I have recently become the owner of a 5055E. I would like to have a service manual for it but I come up with different results when searching for the correct manual. My serial number is...

I am looking at buying a John Deere 5055e. I was given a price of $30,800. Is this a good price or can I go lower? Also, is there another tractor that is comparable that for around the same...

I just bought a new 5055e the other day, and now it has started beeping and blinking at me whenever I go about every 1500 ram or try to lift a heavy object. The engine and hydraulic oil levels are...

The local Dealer has one with 21hrs on it. Ag tires, which I want, loader joystick but no loader, one will be added, along with front weights and wheel weights. I think it will sell as a new...

I'm being quoted $40,649 for a new JD 5055E. I'm in Texas. Does this sound about right? Also, does anyone have opinions on the extended warranties that JD offers? They increase the years and...

hello all, i did some searching and have not found a direct answer to my question. Is there a chip or mod to add to a JD 5055E tractor to increase horsepower. thank you for your input

I went to the local dealer in western Arkansas today and asked about the pricing on a 5055E with 4WD and a loader. Since he didn't have one in stock he tried convincing me I needed a 65 HP (which...

Thinking of buying 5055e with 553 FEL. Local dealer quoted 28500 for unit, has 9f/3r sync shuttle trans. Is that a good price? Found used one with 198 hours and 10 months remaining warranty for...

I posted a while back, about this, and got a single suggestion. Was hoping that others might chime in, here. I have recently purchased a John Deere 5055E tractor with the 3029 PowerTech diesel...

Ok, haven't been on here in a real long time but thought I may share my findings today. Got a price on a 5055e and have signed a purchase order to buy but not a done deal because didn't have time...

My father-in-law has a new John Deere 5055e. I plan to buy him a log splitter for Christmas. The one I found mounts on the 3-point and uses the tractor hydraulics. I've driven the tractor but I'm...

I have not got to use my tractor much since the dead of winter. I did engage the 4wd but did not notice any dash light showing its engaged. Is this normal to have no four wheel drive engaged light??

I didn't want to disrupt the other thread, but I have a new to me 5055e with the power reverser 12/12 that gets stuck in neutral and flashes N on the dash. If I move the power reverser lever back...

looking at buying a 5045 e john deer with a 553 loader. does the 45 hp tractor have enough power for that large fron end loader or should i get the 5055 0r 5065?

Going through heavy brush my 5055e stopped running. The ignition fuse was burned and when I looked under the tractor there were two wires, one red, one white loose. I replaced the fuse and...

Will A John Deere 5055E MFWD Pull a John Deere 7000 6 row planter, Loomis to clay soil, Soil has been plow and disced, some small rolling hills. Thanks Rich K.

Looking for opinions on the CoverMyTractor.com polyethylene canopy for my 5055E. I operate in and out of tree limbs often and figured the bendable nature of poly would be more durable than...

hi guys I have a 5055e and the pto has been working great until today. i've bypassed the seat switch and i've tested the voltage at pto solenoid. I'm only getting 8.8V and my battery is...

Looking for part numbers for telescoping draft links for my 2010 5055e tractor. Also looking for sources for new or used.

I recently came across an ad for a 2013 JD 5055e that said "This tractor doesn't have the new emission system". Is this describing fuel economy, or just (exhaust) emissions? What year did John...

I have been looking at the 5055E tractors. I was wondering if anyone has any opinions or experiences with this tractor. With this being a new line of tractor there is very limited information on...

Hi; I have a newer John Deere 5055E. Recently, I've been working in some pretty dusty conditions and pulled the hood to have a gander at oil and coolant levels. I noticed that, while a newer...

Put money down today on a '14 jd 5055e with h240 loader. Dealer gave me some pretty darn good pricing and a good trade in on my old unit. Really excited, planning for deliver week of Christmas...

I own a new John Deere 5055E. This is a 55 H.P engine. It is the same engine as the 5075E except h.p. rating. I was wondering if there is a way to get 75 H.P. out of my tractor, since they are the...

For a while I've had an intermittent problem with my tractor not starting. It's happening more frequently now. Most of the time it will start right up, other times it will crank over fine, but act...

I have a new Deere 5055E with maybe six hours at most. I noticed today the blow by tube comes out between front of engine and water pump fan and does not extend down to bottom of tractor. I...

I decided to go with a cheaper Sony unit without a CD player. It has USB, so CDs would be pointless. It has a detachable faceplate, I thought those were done away with. The radio and adapter I...

I was looking at the mirror kits from All States Ag Parts and they look decent. I just need some basic mirrors, nothing super wide, but ones that will last. Has anyone else tried these or have a...

Bought new inner and outer air filters for it yesterday. Even though my filters are very clean it appeared that I had a tiny amount of dust past the air filters on the clean side of the intake...

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So... I'm new to tractors and there's more bells and whistles then ik what to do with almost even moreso when they don't work like they should. So I'd ran a parked regeneration about a month ago...

2014 JD had 60 hours on'er. It seems to go into neutral randomly when using the power reverser and throws the #15 warning light (which is a little orange gear) Does it in all gears. Sometimes it...

Has anyone noticed on there tractor the engine Rpm's increase maybe a couple hundred RPM's and stay there on its own. I noticed if I start my tractor every once and a great while, let it idle for...

Has anyone successfully installed front fenders on a 5E cab tractor? The dealer says the fenders that mount to the front axle are not available for the 5E series, but there is a pair that will...

Going through heavy brush my 5055e stopped running. The ignition fuse was burned and when I looked under the tractor there were two wires, one red, one white loose. I replaced the fuse and...

Has anyone inspected there air intake behind the air filters and noticed a super fine light dust inside the hoses? I notice it on mine. I never really noticed it on any of my other equipment but...

I am in the process of changing over my brake light switch and need access by removing the RHS dash panel. After removing the two screws on the side of the panel, I am left with a clip? that holds...

2017 5055e got here today. I've done a little bit of searching on this. Obviously, I need some tunes. I need to remove the panel and see what I'm dealing with as well. From what I've found I...