John Deere 5045D 4.30 star(s) (14)

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John Deere 5045D Discussions (43)

Here are the most recent 5045D topics from our community.
  1. S

    JD 5045d Problem

    My first post here or anywhere. I needed to replace my old JD 1070 but didn't want the new JD tractors with all the EPA baggage. Found a low hour 2013 5045D in Tennessee at a good price...
  2. K

    Problem starting 5045d John Deere tractor

    Hello I posted this on another thread the other day but want to start my on. I tried to start a lady's tractor the other day here in Bryan tx it's a 5045 d. It was about 45 degrees and was...
  3. M

    New Baby (5045D) Due Date Sometime Next Week

    Not to steel the title from bgl, but my new 5045D with 512 loader is due here next week. I found a high volume dealer that quoted $17,195 which is 14% less than list price so I made the plunge...
  4. V

    L4600F vs. 5045d for light construction/small farm use

    I'm getting ready to purchase a new tractor for our small farm and agricultural construction business. I'm not new to tractors by any means, but I'm becoming indecisive over this so I'm asking TBN...
  5. bglz42

    Brought my new baby home! JD 5045D

    Brought her home tonite! What a machine! It's not my first tractor, but it's my first NEW tractor...:D
  6. adirondackmtnman

    Tractor News New John Deere 5045D is in!!!

    Hey guys, Been lurking on here for a while, but never posted. Just wanted to let everyone know that I sprung for a new 5045D Deere, ordered it on July 5th, and it apparently arrived at the...
  7. D

    JD 5045D vs MX4700 vs NH WM55

    I am looking to purchase one of these no-frills 2WD tractors. Are they more or less comparable in terms of operating features and reliability? JD seems to be heaviest, Kubota the lightest, with...
  8. C

    Buying Advice JD5045D, Kubota MX4700 or NH Workmaster 45

    Any help would be appreciated! This is for food plotting only, running a single shank subsoiler every couple of years (on hard Georgia red clay), a 5 shank chisel plow, disc harrows, a 2 row corn...
  9. S

    Comparison Kubota L4600 and John Deere 5045D

    Our Non-Profit horse park is in the market for a new tractor. Used for mowing, grooming arenas, snow removal occasionally. I have pricing on these tractors but do not know enough to make an...
  10. B

    JD 5045D won't start, PTO Engaged light on.

    I have a JD 5045D that I was starting and turning off a few times while fixing a tire. Suddenly, without changing anything, it won't start and the PTO engaged light comes on when I try to start...
  11. P

    My new 5045D

    Well, I finally found a little time to get back on here and follow up about my purchase. I recently pulled the trigger on a 5045D, 512 loader, bail spike, and a 6' Frontier brush hog. I got it all...
  12. coaldust

    JD 5045D no fuel out of injector pump

    I have a 2013 JD 5045D with 71hrs on it. I started the tractor and let it idle to charge the battery, I went to check on it after approx 30 minutes and the tractor had died. I noticed a fuel leak...
  13. D

    5045D Toplink length

    I am running a JD MX6 rotary cutter on my 5045D. Am I supposed to be able to fully shorten the toplink with all of the threads screwed fully in? As it is, I can not shorten the toplink enough so...
  14. T

    5045D - Electrical issues / no start / going to ground

    Having some issues with 5045D, I've been looking at the Starting system wiring diagram (thank ya'll for posting) but still not finding the issue. This has evolved a bit but now something is...
  15. L

    Buying Advice JD 5045D buying

    I am about to buy a tractor. After many years of construction, I was around Kubotas and always liked them. I looked at a L3200 -L3400 and liked them. My grandfather, who died when I was 3 years...
  16. J

    FEL on 5045D

    It was recommended that I ask you guys this question: I'm thinking about putting a 512 loader on my 5045D. According to the specs, it should pick up the largest of hay bales. I understand the...
  17. J

    5045d with 553 fel

    I would like to buy a 5045d with 553 fel located in South Central Ohio What price should I be able buy this tractor before rebates and taxes This will be my first new tractor I need some...
  18. L

    5045d / 5055d Questions

    Doing a little window shopping on the 5045d and 5055d (also looking at a MF 2615) and have a few questions. 1. Anyone using these tractors to make round bales of hay? 2. The independent PTO...
  19. W

    5045D and 553 Loader

    I went to my local dealer today to price out a 5045D with the 553 Loader. According to what I have seen on the JD website, the MSRP for the loader should be $5780, and everything looks like it...
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User Reviews (14)

Read what TractorByNet members think about the John Deere 5045D Subcompact Tractor
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3.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

5045D John Deere
Review On 5045D tractor
Model Year: 2012

When I first purchased this tractor, the gauge panel would fog up and the tractor would not start. The gauge panel was replaced twice and is still fogging up. The paint job on tractor is poor, as it is peeling. The power lift is hard to use. It is a diesel guzzler. I am disappointed in the performance.

Pros: Has power once it starts and easy to handle
Cons: All of the above

1.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

5045D John Deere
John Deere 5045D/563 Front-End Loader
Model Year: 2014

I am absolutely disappointed with this utility tractor. It has 220 hours and the tractor is in the shop for the third time. So far I have had a short under the dash, a neutral safety switch malfunction, it ran hot, the brakes dragging, a fuel line burst, and a hydraulic line split. Do not buy a 5045. You will regret it!

Pros: Power when working
Cons: Build quality, features, performance, value, reliability, customer service

5.00 star(s)
Chuck in PA

5045D John Deere
John Deere 5045D
Model Year: 2012

I am very satisfied with this tractor. This is my first diesel. I previously had an IH 240 that I should have restored as it was old enough to consider an antique so that may be why I consider this an excellent utility tractor. I use it to move round hay bales, brush hog, & pull a cart. I have needed to use the block heater only once - all other times it starts in the cold Pennsylvania winters.

Pros: Diesel engine, Adjustable width of wheels, price, power
Cons: 2 wheel drive

2.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

5045D John Deere
Very horrible experience with it
Model Year: 2014

John Deere made very bad machines. I had ford 3600 before this and she was amazingly reliable and durable than this.

Pros: Its features only
Cons: Major leak in main seal and piston broke at only 90 hours also diesel consumption is very high

5.00 star(s)
patricku421

5045D John Deere
Great basic machine!
Model Year: 2014

After putting about 30 hours on the tractor I couldn't be happier with it! The build quality is up to par with what you would expect with a green tractor. I got the machine with the 512 John Deere loader and have yet to regret not getting a 4 wheel drive. Looking forward to years of service!

Pros: Basic, simple, powerful, and well built.
Cons: None Yet!

5.00 star(s)
patricku421

5045D John Deere
Well built
Model Year: 2014

Just got my tractor a few days ago, but so far I love it. I was torn between this and the 4wd model, but do not regret my decision. Pulls a 6' bush hog through thick brush without a problem. Plenty of traction for loader work around the farm. I look forward to years of service out of it!

Pros: Well built, plenty of power.
Cons: None yet

5.00 star(s)
jrobertjim

5045D John Deere
Deere 5045D
Model Year: 2012

Used for operating rotary cutter in pastures and fence lines, front end loader, box blade for road maintenance.

Pros: Starts quickly and reliably; runs well. Operator's controls well laid out.
Cons: Hydraulics on 3-pt. hitch quirky; still haven't got the draft adjustment figured out. Must come to complete stop before shifting gears.

5.00 star(s)
bigjonmurf

5045D John Deere
John Deere 5045
Model Year: 2012

Excellent basic machine, 45 HP but conservatively rated. Pulls a 16" x 14" Hesston baler easily, which is supposed to take a 50HP machine minimum. Lower HP machine built on a larger frame, not a compact which I think is important for hay work. I'm 6' 7" and have plenty of room. I would never buy any tractor without a canopy and this one works great. Very reliable and a pleasure to drive. I also have a 75HP Mahindra (7520) also in 4 wheel drive and the Deere does all as well except it is too small to run the 1033 hay stacker. I recommend always buying a little more tractor than you need because too small is not much cheaper. The 5045 can be turned into a 5065 65 HP just by turning up the pump. We compared all of the specs and looked at the machines, there are absolutely no other differences...except price. This machine is used mostly to mow large grass areas in my mobile home park, and is a second tractor for haying on my farm.

Pros: Resale on any John Deere far out shines every one. Not a lot of bells and whistles to break I got 5 years no interest.
Cons: Have not found any yet.

5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

5045D John Deere
Great, Basic Tractor
Model Year: 2012

A very good utility tractor. No bells or frills, but perfect if you just need a basic 2wd workhorse. Solid and well built. Heavy for its size and hp. Handles 512 loader, 80" Bush hog very comfortably. Haven't used my disc yet. Overall, a very good value.

Pros: Basic, well built, heavy for hp.
Cons: No bells and whistles.

5.00 star(s)
retiredw3

5045D John Deere
John Deere 5045D
Model Year: 2012

This is a great medium sized tractor. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. It is easy to operate and very comfortable. It is great for planting food plots, keeping my roads cleared and bush hogging. I plan to install a 512 bucket loader on it soon.

Pros: Grear tractor.
Cons: None.

5.00 star(s)
Bkwoods

5045D John Deere
A Well Built Machine!
Model Year: 2009

I love my tractor. When they say nothing runs like a Deere, they are right.

Pros: Well built and built to last.
Cons: Needs a rear switch for lift arm adjustment.

5.00 star(s)
kioskcarp

5045D John Deere
Haying with Smaller Tractor
Model Year: 0

I bought my John Deere after owning an old ford 4000 for several years. Not to mention raising cattle, feeding hay with no loader. Bought the John Deere and purchased an Hesston 530 4x4 baler. My Deere bailed 60 bales this weekend with no problem and plenty of power.very pleased.

Pros: Sstrong tractor.
Cons: None so far.

5.00 star(s)
father11

5045D John Deere
John Deere 5045D - More Tractor Than I Thought
Model Year: 2011

Was comparing with the Kubota MX5100. Decided to go with the utility style in the 5045D. Tractor has surprising power when bush hogging. The only time it needed attention was the gauges would fog after running awhile but the dealer came right out and changed the whole gauge package and corrected the problem. I find the engine a little louder than the Kubota, but not excessive. Only wish the tractor came with a tilt steering. Occasionally would like a little more room when turning to work a rear implement. Overall very well pleased with the Tractor and would recommend it. Good value for the price.

Pros: More torque than I thought for a 45 HP.
Cons: No tilt steering.

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4.00 star(s)
bglz42

5045D John Deere
5045D with 512 Loader
Model Year: 2009

A great tractor! I'm very happy so far. It's powerful, smooth and works great with the 512 Loader. Don't let anyone tell you that 4wd is a necessity with a loader. This 2WD tractor works like a champ!

Pros: Powerful, reliable, and a good dealer network.
Cons: Needs an indicator light for the parking brake.

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