Hi, my Deere 5205 tractor won’t start. The battery is charged and all the lights come on. No noise when I turn the key. It’s not in gear and the PTO is not engaged and we banged on the starter. I...

Looking for feedback on seat replacement for 2004 JD 5205. Have read some have went with units from Tractor Supply. Some satisfied. Some report not enough cushion in seat. This seat has some...

I'm looking to purchase a 2003 JD 5205 4WD with 522 front loader with 4 in 1 bucket. One owner, (friend of mine..I know the tractor), 1500 hours, like new condition. No Cab or canopy. Only ROPS...

Recently picked up a JD 5205. Noticed the top link didn't seem to work as it should and found one end turning, but not going in or out. I am using another one for now, but would like to repair the...

I have a 2001 John Deere 5205 with a front wheel hub seal leaking again. I just replaced the seal back in the spring and it's now October and it is leaking again. When I replaced the seal, I...

New here so this may have already been answered somewhere and I just haven't found it but here goes.... I have a John Deerre 5205 sometimes when I go to crank it it works fine and other times it...

Thanks for your advice. I was able to successfully remove the hydraulic screen filter for JD 5205. My filter was stuck in housing so I used 2 screwdrivers to get inside the filter housing to...

Scratching my head trying to figure out whether to have the hydraulic cylinder rebuilt or pull the steering control valve and rebuild it first. The tractor pulls a little to the right and it takes...

My tractor is a 2000 5205 John Deere.The fuse of the solenoid fuel pump keeps bowing I am told the advanced fuel sensor causes this and if it is replaced this will solve the problem or you can...

This morning I was running a new to me brush hog. It is a little out of balance so I didn't think much of what was going on at first. After about ten minutes I thought to myself that the...

Hi folks, have single rear SCV and Power Beyond on my tractor. Running backhoe from the PB and was running hydraulic thumb off the SCV. Recntly, thumb quit working, determined that the electric...

Hi folks, have single rear SCV and Power Beyond on my tractor. Running backhoe from the PB and was running hydraulic thumb off the SCV. Recntly, thumb quit working, determined that the electric...

My tractor has been doing this every now and again, but it has started to do it worse now. The issue is that when I am going the tractor wants to sputter. Over time I notice more blue smoke...

The battery is draining to nothing if the tractor sits for a few days without use. I put a new battery in on December 31, so that is not an issue. Yesterday I put a charge on the battery and...

Planning to build a cage with limbrisers for my 5205 John Deere. I want to do a skid plate too. The thing is I have a front end loader. Anyone have any pictures of their set up?

I have a root grapple on my 5205. The grapple was working, but when i went to go pick up some limbs and drop them, the grapple wouldnt open. The hydraulics lines are all hooked up and not knocked...

A fool and his money are soon parted. Welp, I did not know enough to learn what I was getting into. I purchased a Model 48 backhoe to use on my JD 5205. I now have the backhoe mounted thanks to a...

A few weeks ago, I replaced the hand primer pump, installed a new fuel filter and purged the fuel system of air. My tractor started right up and ran well for about an hour and then the engine...

Greetings all, Would like to hear from some of the owners of the 5205 (small) Utility tractor. It seems like a perfect fit for my present plans for the future small farm (irony intended). It is...

Hello all I bought new tie rod ends to replace my old ones. Do I need to take the steering assembly off to replace the ends or can I just pound the ball joints out, loosen the tie rods off and...

I have a tractor 5205 and the fuel injection pump seems to be not working right. I've bled the system according to the manual but the tractor is not starting. It's not getting any fuel to the...

I have a John Deere mod. 5205 . The other day i started it up and the R.P.M.gauge indicated very high readings when the engine was only idling . When i restarted the tractor A couple of hours...

Hello I have a 5205 John Deere that will not start. I ran the tractor last weekend with no problems. Went to start it this am and i heard what sounded like a fuse blowing. The engine did not turn...

What's a fair price for a 2004 JD 5205, 2 wheel dr with 580 hrs. My friend has one and I'm interested in purchasing it but want to make a fair deal. Help please and TY. RENAE

I have a John Deere 5205 where everything in the small hour meter display (which also has miscellaneous symbols in it) is blinking all 8's. I haven't noticed any operational differences in the...

Help please. I have a 5205 that won't start when it's below freezing. I put in a block heater, have added Power Master fuel additive and a new battery. It turns over, runs a couple of seconds...

How did I get water in the hydraulic system. I really don't get this one. Seems it badly rusted brake parts, but I am really remiss to figure out how this happened. No leaky/loose hoses...but I...

How did I get water in the hydraulic system. I really don't get this one. Seems it badly rusted brake parts, but I am really remiss to figure out how this happened. And yes, the tractor is kept...

I have a 5205 john deer tractor . when i tried to start it today it blew the 30amp F1 key switch fuse twice. any thoughts??

I have an electrical problem with my JD 5205. Turn on thh key and it blows the 30 amp fuse feeding the switch. I downloaded a service manual, which has a schematic, but none of the wire numbers...

I guess JD no longer sells the RE73308 power beyond kit for 5105 5205 tractors. I have a good lead on a 48 back hoe but can't power it. Any suggestions on obtaining power beyond kit or retro...

Ok I know that I'm a bad person for letting my tractor live outside over the winter. But I don't have a large enough door on the house to bring it in and no garage. Hopefully will have a barn in...

Ok I know that I'm a bad person for letting my tractor live outside over the winter. But I don't have a large enough door on the house to bring it in and no garage. Hopefully will have a barn in...

Ok I know that I'm a bad person for letting my tractor live outside over the winter. But I don't have a large enough door on the house to bring it in and no garage. Hopefully will have a barn in...

I have a 2000 Deere 5205 4WD and FEL with about 1200 hours on it. I having trouble with it blowing the fuse for the head lights and the fuse for the flashers. When I replace the fuses the lights...

PTO is very hard to engage and once i get it engaged i have to jam it in place with a stick or something to keep it from jumping out of engagement

Found a JD 5205 4x4 with R4's, a 521 FEL and around 3,000 hrs. Is this model a good choice? Whats a decent price for this one, and what other models could I consider for a JD 4x4 with loader...

I have found a 2002 JD 5205 MFWD with a 521 loader, 800 hours, clean, one owner. It comes with a JD canopy & MX6 cutter. I have around 60 acres of coastal to mow (even terrain, no rocks) a 7 acre...

Been looking at basic 4wd tractors in the 50 HP range.Am replacing a 1958 MF 65. A 5205 looks compatible to what I have.A no frills easier to work on the better.Just would like to have 4 wd and a...

I have a JD 5205 and hydraulics just started acting up--affects loader, steering and rear lift...action is "jerky" and front loader will hardly raise. Rear lift "jumps and jerks" as it goes up...

Hey everyone, been looking at this site for a while and decided to post my question up here. I recently had to bleed my fuel system, and in the process I had to remove the fuel line going into...

Hello, I'm new here and was wondering if anyone could help with a problem I'm currently experiencing? The tractor I have is a John Deere 5205. There seems to be a problem with the hydraulics and...

All, my fuel sender unit on my JD 5205 started leaking fuel. I checked and it is the unit, not a gasket so I bought a new one. I went to remove the unit and all 5 bolts that secure it to the tank...

Was wondering if anyone knew a good canopy to use on a 5205 besides the factory ones.

Help.....Ok back late this summer my 3 pt starting giving me some problems. I could not get the 3 point to lift after my initial start up. When the tractor starts up, and I have the rock shaft...

Help.....Ok back late this summer my 3 pt starting giving me some problems. I could not get the 3 point to lift after my initial start up. When the tractor starts up, and I have the rock shaft...

Does anyone know the 'working' lift capacity (up to about 36") of a JD 5205 with a 522 FEL? Per my manual the lift capacity at max heigth is 2094#. I'm considering adding a brush grapple and...

Does anyone have any experience with adding a brush grapple to a JD 5205 with a 522 FEL? What make/model grapple do you have experience with?

I have a JD 5205 with a 521 loader. It has joystick loader control with two midmount SCV's and one rear SCV. I plan to utilize the rear SCV to operate a grapple on the loader bucket. I need to add...

I used the tractor this morning without any problems. Started right up and ran fine. I pulled it into the shed to change the oil air and fuel filters. Finshed up and it wouldn't crank. This is a...

I have been looking at the 5205 to use on my 27 acres I have. Will be getting a FEL, bushhog, box, etc as I will be doing some fencing, piling brush and building a new house. Give me the pros...

Hello, Can someone tell me what a 2001 JD5205 MFWD with 521 loader, canopy, worklights, AG tires and 382 hrs is worth on trade-in. The tractor is in excellent shape. I want to make sure I know...

I recently bought a 5205 that has a belly exhaust, anyone in Missouri have a vertical exhaust and wants to trade pipes?

Coming up on 100 hr service and I can't find where to add oil to the crank case. Had my local extension agent out the other day and he was a baffled as I am! Manula says to add it, but doesn't...

Hello. I am a new user currently researching my first tractor purchase. I have found this site very informative, containing a wealth of knowledge. I have narrowed it down to a Kubota M6800 versus...

Awaiting delivery of my first tractor, a Deere 5205 MFWD. I will be using it to mow 15-20 acres of pasture. The land is a bit hilly, has some bottomland that can get boggy, and there are two...

How does the JD 5203 compare to the JD5205 in quality and releiability. I understand that the 5203 is foreign made vs. the 5205 is Augusta made. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

First, I would like to thank the moderator and the TBN'ers who contribute all the invaluable information on this site. It has been a tremedous help to me in my evaluation and selection. Since...

I was curious; What is the speed of the lowest gear? I think the tractor is near perfect size and power wise but it needs to go slow enough for a harley or possibe tiller. I've seen a post with...

I just purchesed a 5205 and when I start it for the first time each day it lets out white smoke for about 30 seconds and sure seem a little loud. Is that normal for a new tractor? My cousin has a...

It's a little late to ask now but I was wondering if the price I paid for my tractor was in the ballpark or too much. I didn't do a lot of research into it so I was at the mercy of the dealer. I...

What are the major differences between these 2 tractors? They both have 53 pto hp and have 4wd as an option. How do they compare to a Mahindra 5500 4WD? Thanks Yooper Dave

I am considering buying a John Deere 5205. Does anyone have comments on quality? How well do they hold up? Any problem?

I have been looking at moving up in tractor size. I now have a 4400. I started looking at 4610 & 4710s. Adealer suggested a 5205. I have not seen one as dealers in this area do not have them in...

I am trying to decide between a JD5205 MFWD w/JD loader and a NH TN65 MFWD w/NH loader.