John Deere 5083E 4.40 star(s) (16)

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John Deere 5083E Discussions (91)

Here are the most recent 5083E topics from our community.
  1. R

    Deere 5083E limited VS. Kubota M8540

    So I have a Question for the gods of TBN. I have recently acquired some preperty and Im looking for a good sized tractor for powering a 10' brushhog mower. I have ran MF, IH and Deere in the...
  2. J

    Kubota M8560 vs Deere 5083E

    Good day all. After having several dealers quote me every tractor on their lots, and much help here, my search is narrowing. I am down to either a Deere 5083e or the new Kubota 8560. I was...
  3. gocards1177

    Price Check M7040 or 5083E

    At the advice of another member, I'm transplanting this posting from another thread. I've read through another thread regarding the same tractors from a couple years back in 2009...
  4. KB9UDE

    5083E Anybody have one??

    I have been eyeing the 5083E limited cab and 12x12 Power Reverser. Anybody have one or something in that series?? What do you think?? John
  5. gocards1177

    New 5083e, 553, and MX10 delivered!

    My new tractor is here! Ended up going with new cutter as well rather than used. I have to say I was sad seeing the kubota go. Gonna need a bigger shed... Too wet to use this weekend. Need to...
  6. bunchgrass

    JD 5083e -opinions?

    Well - I've been checking out the orange machines (Kubota) in the 70-80HP range but recently came across a JD 5083e w/ cab/MFWD and loader w/ only 25 hrs on it. Asking price is almost ($44,000)...
  7. R

    5083E Running Duals?

    Gods of TBN, I have been wondering if it is even possible to put duals on my '11 5083E? I have the wheels set at the widest stance right now, but even with a 2400 lb counter weight, I have...
  8. bglz42

    Picking a trailer for new JD 5083E

    I'm looking for a trailer for my 5083E with 553 loader. I will occasionally haul with a mower attached so I'm looking at 24' gooseneck minimum. What are the pros/cons of lowboy vs deck-over? I...
  9. gocards1177

    5083e - wont start-gelled fuel.

    Need some help from the diesel fuel gurus. I went out this am to drive my tractor to the dealer for the AC fix. While it was idling and warming up, I started the process if taking the loader off...
  10. D

    5083e, 5093e, 101, or an "M"

    Well I've been looking around and researching for a while now and after comparing models and features I've come to the decision that I just can't buy a Japanese tractor (Kubota). I just can't do...
  11. F

    My new 5083E arrived at the dealers lot

    Hi All, I have been lurking on here for some time. You guys are a great source of info. I have test driven many tractors through your words. I have a 300 acre tree farm, with about 30 acres of...
  12. M

    considering a 5083e

    Hello all, I am looking to upgrade from my 4720 cab with FEL to a Larger machine. The reason is due to getting back into the hay business as well as snow removal. I am looking at the 5083e and...
  13. AGGIE00

    Hydraulic Chatter Deere 5083e

    With only 350hrs on the clock the hydraulic system has become sluggish and developed a chatter when using the mid and rear svc, and three pt. No problems with the steering. It all started when I...
  14. M

    New 5083E

    A few pictures of the new tractor. Going to take some getting use to. Never had a cab before, let alone a tractor over 45 HP. I love the lights, going to make late evening and early morning...
  15. bglz42

    New toy is home... 2013 5083e

    Got her home this weekend! I'm enjoying it so far, but I can't get my darling bride out of it! Traded my 5045D, got really good money for it. I got the 553 loader, the right door kit, stereo and...
  16. AGGIE00

    JD 5083e Tuning

    When I bought this tractor I couldn't justify the price increase for the 93 and 101 to have identical tractors with the same engine. I had the idea that I could just turn up the pump and have the...
  17. L

    Trailer for JD 5083e

    Hello All, I have a JD 5083e with 553 FEL on order. Now I have to figure out a way to get it home:laughing: From my research the tractor with cab weighs 7000lb, the loader maybe 1500lb? I am...
  18. gocards1177

    JD 5083e Radio Install with Pics - need help

    I had planned to use today to install a radio in my 5083e. Not only would it be nice to have music, but it would be very handy to have Bluetooth hands free calling to my phone. With my job I'm...
  19. gocards1177

    5083E Air Conditioner Stopped Working

    Got 40 acres mowed over the weekend! Had to do it in the early morning due to the AC not working. I first noticed this in June a couple months ago but regrettably didn't do anything about it...
  20. legacyfarmcattle

    Buddy seat for John Deere 5083e

    Does anyone know a dealer in the raleigh nc area that is willing to put a buddy seat in a 5083e. I bought mine from quality equipment and they said they didn't want to do one because they had to...
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User Reviews (16)

Read what TractorByNet members think about the John Deere 5083E Subcompact Tractor
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5.00 star(s)
rdavi12474

5083E John Deere
5083E
Model Year: 2009

The tractor is a decent value. Glad to have the cab. Only problem is after running hard, if it is turned off, you have to wait about 30 minutes to an hour before it will start again.

Pros: Cost, reasonable comfortable.
Cons: No brake lock.

3.00 star(s)
steve2729

5083E John Deere
John Deere 5083, Disappointment
Model Year: 2011

I owned this tractor for 3 years. I traded it off for a Kubota 9540, massive difference in quality and reliability. I have owned John Deere products for over 30 years. This tractor is the weakest performance tractor I have ever owned. It spent more time in the shop than in the field, mostly basic issues, every time I went in the field I took off a hydraulic line, same fields I have done for yrs. and never had any issues. The tractor is light duty compared to the Kubota. Tippy, first Deere I ever owned. I felt cheated!

Pros: Nice cab.
Cons: Cheap materials, light duty, tippy, seems to want to break every other time I use it.

2.00 star(s)
joshblade

5083E John Deere
John Deere 5083e TLB Review
Model Year: 2011

Some aspects of this machine are amazing, like the lift capabilities on the loader. I had additional hydraulics added to the loader and have a grapple. The combo is awesome. The first day the dealer brought it home, I was using the backhoe JD595 and the hydraulics were not right. They brought my trade in (NH TC40) back and it was in the shop for 45 days. After that I was trying to go up my driveway (steep incline) and had no power, they came out and it was the fuel lift pump. I had to purchase the extended warranty in order to protect my investment. Thank God I did. The PTO is now shot. I have not been able to complete a real project without something happening.

Pros: Loader, heat and air.
Cons: Undependable.

5.00 star(s)
bcrosby

5083E John Deere
JD 5083E
Model Year: 2011

Great tractor for what I am using it for: brush hogging, general land clearing. Have front bucket, front grapple, 7" mower and backhoe.

Pros: Great power, good comfort, logical control layout.
Cons: None at this time.

5.00 star(s)
rescueone

5083E John Deere
John Deere 5083E
Model Year: 2013

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5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

5083E John Deere
John Deere 5083E Initial Review
Model Year: 2012

I started doing bush hogging and dirt work on the side in 2008 when I was in high school. My dad lent me $12,000 to purchase my first tractor, a 1999 John Deere 5210 2WD with a 520 loader and a Bush Hog 286 mower. Through the years, business picked up, I bought larger implements and yes, paid dad back for his loan. This year, I landed several good contracts including two large airports, municipal contracts with city and parish (county) as well as some good but rough jobs with subdivision developers. After working the 5210 into the ground this summer (1400 hours from March to October). I had the money to buy my own tractor and write it off through my LLC. I went with a 2012 John Deere 5083e with Tier 3 emission compliant 4.5L 4cyl 4045D engine, 553 FEL with bucket and hay spear to feed hay to our cattle this winter. Although I have only had it for a month, it has thoroughly impressed me. I can cut thick grass, bahaia, Johnson Grass and turf on the airfields that is around 5 ft. high at the Louisiana Regional airport, down to 4 inches with my MX10 at roughly 7.3 miles per hour without choking it a bit. The PowerReverser is a huge jump for me from the old SyncShuttle on the old 5210. It makes spreading dirt and FEL chores a breeze. The cab is quite roomy and comfortable, air and heat work great (Keep the cabin filters clean). I have had plenty enough power to do anything I have asked it to do. I pulled an 18' set of disks to plant ryegrass for feeder calves this winter and it pulled with no problem, keep in mind I was pulling them shallow for grass seed. The MFWD is great for scooping dirt out of piles that have been sitting for a while that have grass on them, with the 18.4-30 tires, there is hardly any slipping and ripping up yards and pasture. Just be sure when engaging the MFWD, because of the mechanical lever, let it roll forward a bit and when taking it out, let it roll back a bit. Makes it fall in and out a heck of a lot easier. The 553 loader has plenty of lifting power for moving heavy objects such as diesel tanks and trees. I did a job a week or so ago where I had to move a 50" diameter oak tree that was in a friends yard. The tree was cut in about 5' sections and when I went to pick the base of the trunk up with pallet forks, it lifted it about 3 feet off the ground at idle then wouldn't go anymore. Even with the loader maxed out, the back end of the tractor did not feel light or "squirrely" at any point driving to the burn pile even with nothing on the back and no water in the tires. The tractor is extremely stable and well balanced. When I got there, I revved it to about 1800 RPM and with a little roll back was able to lift it to the height needed to get it on top of the pile. I cannot say enough about the tractor and how much it makes my job easier. I am comfortable all day, even with the mechanical spring seat, it is a very plush ride. Lastly, the 540E PTO is a great option especially when running my woods BB840X (7ft) cutter. I have done real estate property with super steep inclines and, with the Epto on, it still ran the mower great and left a great finish. I would not recommend running in the 540E with a 10ft, or a 15ft Batwing (Rhino FR180), but in the regular 540 setting, it runs it perfectly fine. The 5083E is an awesome tractor for what I do. And anyone wondering how it handles a baler and bales, I had a chance to bale about 175 silage bales that we tubeline wrapped for our cattle this winter and it handled the John Deere 458 Silage Special with no problem. Running around 6 miles an hour. It also handled the 10.5 ft Kuhn hay cutter with power to spare. My dad was skeptical of the little tractor with his old school, "it has to be a 6 cylinder to generate power" attitude but, Ill tell you he was pleasantly surprised with the performance of the 5083E as well. We have several larger tractors we use on our cattle and hay farm, all John Deere, a 7230, two 7130's and a 7420. With what we do with them, It is good to know that my tractor can hang with his. It has been a dream of mine to own my own business for quite some time and, I have always been told that your business is only as good as your equipment and, I am confident that I have the right equipment now. I will be graduating from LSU next fall in industrial engineering but I hope to have this business going strong enough to not have to use my degree. Back to the tractor, I will keep you folks updated on it's durability and performance. I am "going by the book" as far as break in oil, filters and service. I plan on putting over 1500 hours on her next year so, expect a review then. For anyone buying, I would strongly recommend the 5083E. Big thanks to the guys at Ascension Equipment and rent all for making buying my equipment and parts quick and easy. Have a blessed Holiday season! - Grant Smith

Pros: MFWD, 553 loader makes a great combination, plenty of power, super comfortable compared to my 5210.
Cons: None as of yet.

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5.00 star(s)
Trey318

5083E John Deere
Perfect Machine
Model Year: 2013

Our 5083 has the 553 FEL and handles it just fine. We do everything with it on the farm such as moving hay bales and dead trees. The heaviest thing we move are 2,000 pound fertilizer tanks. We love having it and the cab makes it feel like home. With the excellent air conditioner, radio and the buddy seat it is a very nice cab. The transmission is smooth and the engine sounds great.

Pros: Cab-loader-plenty of power-heavy rear end-smooth transmission.
Cons: None.

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4.00 star(s)
bushmanstan

5083E John Deere
2011 5083E Limited
Model Year: 2011

Bought tractor new. Paid to upgrade the FEL to a 563 (with triple mid-mount valve) since I was going to be doing a lot of FEL brush clearing work with a grapple bucket for a few years. I have had problems with tripping the hydraulic relief valve along with a scream from the hydraulics. I've had 3 coolant leaks; one at the turbo. I've had problems with the power reverser---is currently not working. I've had problems with the PTO engagement lever not staying engaged - had to be replaced.

Pros: Outside of the slow hydraulic FEL cycle time, coolant leaks, PTO lever problem and power reverser problems it's been a good tractor.
Cons: Slow, noisy hydraulic cycle for FEL. I expected less trips back to the dealer for repairs with a new John Deere. I expected better performance from the upgraded FEL.

5.00 star(s)
toplineredangus

5083E John Deere
Good All Around Tractor
Model Year: 2012

I have the 5083e with cab and h 260 loader, front fenders, and power reverser with loaded rear tires. For the ones that think a cab is not worth it let me tell you, it is like farming from your recliner in the house and keep in mind I am 26 and saying this. The cab is very nice I only have the one button air seat I thought Deere ordered the deluxe seat with 3 options from the M series but I only ended up with the one button. But the seat is nice so I didn't complain about it lol. This is the perfect tractor for a small cattle operation 112 acres here in southeastern Ohio. It has a lot of power and the neighbor round baled with it and said it had more power than his 85 horse Ferguson. I have done some plowing and disking with are heavy 10 foot disk and it had no problems. The plow was only a two 16 John Deere but I believe it can handle a four bottom in good ground or a three in clay soil like I have. I never had to run the tractor over 1700 rpms while plowing. This was in 3 b at about 4 mph. I have done a lot of brush hogging and it is a sweet comfortable ride. You have to be careful about running over bush there is no belly and not one that you can buy yet. There is a lot of hydraulics lines and filter and ac unit that is under there. The the loader lines can be run up and over the loader mount to help prevent some problems. The front tires are very soft and easy to gash open I am having one repaired now. I have a 7 foot haybine and the tractor runs it very good at 4 mph in e PTO option.The tractor runs my 5x5 round baler at 1700 regular PTO in 4 b at bout 4.5 mph never lost any power even on hills. I also have the h260 loader and wow it is beefy and powerful if you feel that you want to do a lot of digging the tractor and loader are ready for it. It is very easy to get on and off takes a real time of about 12 mins on and off with no help and no right hand door. Be careful with this loader 'cause even with loaded rear tires, I can easily pick the whole end of the tractor off of the ground with a full bucket of dirt or any other heavy items. I recommend getting 4 wheel weights for the back. The 4 wheel drive is the best thing since the pocket on a tee shirt lol. It is kind of hard to get out though, but if you raise the tires off of the ground with the loader than it comes right out. Without the loader just rock back and forth and it will come out. But I did have a few bugs that had to be worked out: one was a valve in the three point arms or rock shaft. Bent loader bracket. The power reverser had to be re-calibrated, the dome light. But I have 86 hours on it now and love it. The total package was $49,400.

Pros: Powerful, comfortable, reliable, nice, capable, fun, 'bout 2.8 gah on fuel, and don't forget it's green and yellow lol.
Cons: Soft tires, light in the rear end.

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5.00 star(s)
dp9282

5083E John Deere
5083E
Model Year: 2012

I am very pleased with my 5083E. Plenty of power with a very comfortable cab. After 53 hours of use I would recommend for anyone looking for a new tractor. My only complaint is the dealer. It took three months to get the tractor delivered to me (there were 4 on the lot but took his time getting it set up) and have been waiting 2 months for them to fix a hydraulic leak on the front remotes.

Pros: Power and comfort.
Cons: Should have gotten the universal loader attachment not the JD.

5.00 star(s)
oldfellas

5083E John Deere
John Deere 5083E Limited Tier III
Model Year: 2011

I have owned Case IH JX80 2011 model & in comparison the John Deere is a far superior machine & much more user friendly.

Pros: User friendly & comfortable.
Cons: None.

5.00 star(s)
KDFlowers

5083E John Deere
2010 John Deere 5083E
Model Year: 2010

This tractor has a lot of bang for the buck. It is economical and reliable. Just right for light chores around the farm. I have a great dealership too.

Pros: John Deere support and dealer network.
Cons: Some ergonomic issues with the lift in the cab.

4.00 star(s)
peter_vii

5083E John Deere
Not cheap, but heavy and reliable.
Model Year: 2009

We bought it for our 80ac property. The tractor is the perfect size for our property. We live in a snow country; 5083E cleans 4-5' of snow banks without any problems. Plowing, disk or other dirt work with this tractor is a pleasure. Hydraulics are good to power the biggest 3pt backhoes you can find. The only "con" if you can call it, is that it is too heavy for my garden work, but it is not really meant for this type of work anyway. I'm still getting over the price tag shock, but that memory wears off the more time I spend on this tractor.

Pros: Heavy, reliable, starts every time, even at -30C degrees outside. Good for plowing, disc, dirt work. Good loader & hydraulics. 4WD got me out of many sticky situations. No regrets about buying it.
Cons: Expensive, noisy cab, and the controls could be better positioned.

4.00 star(s)
Hartwell

5083E John Deere
JD 5083E Experience
Model Year: 2008

We use the 5083e for mowing, light harrowing, and with a small dirt pan. It works well in maintaining our farm where we not rent out the cropland. We use in maintenance of tree plantings, farm roads, etc.

Pros: Comfortable to operate.
Cons: Not any to date.

5.00 star(s)
AGGIE00

5083E John Deere
Great Tractor
Model Year: 2010

I like everything about this tractor except the 3-point lever. It's too low and hard to activate for box blade work and the like. AC is super cold even on a 95 degree day. I looked at Case, Kubota, and Deere and I am very pleased with my decision.

Pros: Great shifting tractor, good power, cold AC, comfortable cab
Cons: 3-point lever

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4.00 star(s)
phalynx

5083E John Deere
One powerful basic cab tractor
Model Year: 2010

Aside from the a/c having a leak and not working the very first day I got it, the tractor has been a great upgrade. Overall, I am very pleased. It was everything I had hoped it would be and more. In time I will build up Popeye arms to handle the 3 point lever.

Pros: POWERFUL. Comfortable cab environment. Easy to shift and shuttle
Cons: The 3 point lever is very stiff and placed too far back making it difficult to work with repeated raising and lowering. The 4wd lever rarely ever goes into engagement without a fuss. Usually you have to move the tractor or turn the wheels to engage/disengage.

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