John Deere 5300 4.30 star(s) (4)

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John Deere 5300 Discussions (42)

Here are the most recent 5300 topics from our community.
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    JD 5300 not charging

    First replaced battery then alternator. When running the charging light flashes on & off every 20 seconds and still the battery isn't being charged. Have checked all ground connections. How do I...
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    John Deere 5300 - Best source for Service Manual

    Hello, I've owned and operated my John Deere 5300 4WD tractor since it was new in 1996. I'm trained as an aircraft mechanic, and have worked on vehicles of all sorts for more than 40 years. I'm...
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    Grapple Looking for a grapple that fits my JD5300

    My JD5300 has a bucket on it but I hope to drop off the quick connect bucket and install a grapple to clear brush with. I' ll probably need to add two hoses and a controller? My place in East...
  4. MMalabama

    Need to add two rear remotes to a John Deere 5300

    I have a friend who needs to add two rear remotes to the back of his John Deere 5300. We need to know where to tie into at on this model tractor, he said dealer wanted 2k to install them so I...
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    John Deere 5300

    Been reading this informative site for for quite some time and have learned a lot. I looked at a used John Deere 5300 4X4(no FEL) with some 3500+ hours on it. It's been really used. Lots of...
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    PTO Problems JD 5300 Need Repair Manual

    Guys, I have a 5300 MFWD and it seems the PTO brake is not keeping the output shaft from turning when not engaged. As soon as I start the engine, with the PTO control lever disengaged it will...
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    JD 5300 steering cylinder repair help needed

    I have a 1997 JD 5300 2wd. The steering cylinder is leaking and I need advice on how to replace the seals in the cylinder. Does anyone know how to break this item apart? I believe it is a part...
  8. hodge

    Telescoping stabilizers for a John Deere 5300

    I made a set of stabilizers today for a friends JD5300. His turnbuckles are still holding up, but I make these for a side living, and hadn't tackled such a large set yet. I make small, medium, and...
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    JD 5300 Hydraulic issues

    I am in the learning curve on tractor repair and maintenance, so thanks in advance for any replies and or advice. Included in a larger purchase of equipment was a JD 5300 tractor (3200 hrs, 2wd...
  10. hookdrvr

    JD 5300 Brake springs??? Help??

    I've got the left side brake apart on my 5300. The friction material on the disc was gone on one side and almost gone on the other. One of the compression springs was broke, which leads to my...
  11. hookdrvr

    JD 5300 Brake valve

    Looking for advice/experience on rebuilding the brake valve on my 5300. Has anyone done this? Is there a commonly worn out hard part or is it usually a weak o-ring? Any help is appreciated.
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    New Member Intro, John Deere 5300

    Hi folks. I have a 1996 John Deere 5300 4WD tractor. It just turned 1500 hours total time since new. I'm wanting to do some service to my tractor. Particularly fuel injector service and valve...
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    John Deere 5300 fuel issues

    Good morning. I have encountered a recurring fuel issue with my JD 5300. It started with the rpm's increasing on their own, which I understand is a sign of the engine starving for fuel. Shortly...
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    Upgraded seat in JD5300?

    I'm looking at a JD5300 as a possible purchase along with a few other possible candidates. One thing I dislike about the 5300 is the seat. It's a POS for a cab tractor. Can it be upgraded EASILY...
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    JD 5300 Float setting at rear SCV

    JD 5300 with 520 FEL connected to the rear scv outlets. To use a rear mounted implement such as a disc mower or tedder with a single hydraulic function I have always disconnected what I think is...
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    JD 5300 Tach not working

    The tachometer on my 5300 has stopped working. I have cheked the fuses, replaced the instument cluster and the voltage regulator on the alternator without success. Is there some other component...
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    Buying Advice jd 5300

    looking at a used jd 5300, any common problems?
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    Help !! JD 5300 Brake Bleed

    Hi I rebuilt the brake valve on my 5300. I cant get any pedal now, how ever I am getting fluid @ my bleeders. Any suggestions? Thanks Donnie
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    JD5300 loader Bucket float problem

    I have a JD 5300 with 540 loader and have a problem with the float position on the bucket. When I push control lever into the float position and let go of lever it seems like the hydraulics is...
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    JD 5300 T&T

    I have gone through a ton of Top & Tilt threads and have a couple of questions about applying them to my 5300. Right now I have the DSCV's on the rear of the tractor. They are used by the front...
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User Reviews (4)

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4.00 star(s)
gregorm2

5300 John Deere
Great Tractor, Transmission Issue
Model Year: 1996

This tractor has the shuttle shift which great for the work we do with it. However, we have had an issue with the shuttle occasionally not taking the transmission out of gear when it looks like its in neutral. If the tractor is put in park when it does not go out of gear and the clutch is released you can have a serious issue with snapping the parking brake which is very expensive to fix. The transmission has had two issues like this (once before I bought it and one since). Deere is said to be working on fixing this issue, but I have not received a solution yet. Otherwise great tractor.

Pros: Great power for its size and great for the loader work we do.
Cons: Transmission issue stated above.

5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

5300 John Deere
Review of John Deere 5300 MFWD Tractor
Model Year: 1995

Bought this tractor in 1997 and it has done everything I have asked of it. Starts good in Cold weather. The price was less than new and it only had 80 hours on it when I purchased it. Haven't had to do much other than change the oil and filters. It does have a cheap plastic cylinder in the joy stick control, but replacements are now steel so I expect no more problems. MFWD works great and gets you where you need to go. Handles 4x5 round bales just fine.

Pros: Great tractor that does everything I ask of it.
Cons: Does have a plastic hood and side fenders.

4.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

5300 John Deere
JD 5300
Model Year: 1995

This is a 4X4 with loader and rear remotes. It has had in the past many mechanical recalls. Mostly transmission, 5 times. One main cause is the parking pawl. Locks up the tranny to the point of not being able to release. In all the tractors I have owned, Ferguson, Kubota, Kioti, Yanmar, this has had the most tear downs of them all.

Pros: Power.
Cons: Cheaply made. Too much plastic. Broke the plastic connections on the loader controls to the push pull cable the first week. Float on the fuel sensor fell off and plugged the fuel lines. Rear wheels kept coming loose, dealer gave me a plate that JD came up with to correct the problem, of course had to pay for something that should have been a recall. Could go on and on.

4.00 star(s)
rallyaction

5300 John Deere
JD5300 2WD with Full Cab
Model Year: 1995

We needed a small tractor for slashing and other light duties such as towing a drag or grading tracks around our farm. Our larger machines (especially with duals) are too big to maneuver round tight tracks or close to fence lines and around buildings/sheds. Our 5300 had been sitting for around 2 years out in the weather. After checking the machine over, first turn of the key it started up! Servicing is quite easy and no special tools are required to work on the machine. The 5300 fires up first turn of the key and seems quite a comfortable tractor to operate. It has ample pulling and PTO power. The synchro gears make shifting on the fly easy. The turning circle and brakes are also good as you would expect from one of the market leaders in Ag tractors. Fuel consumption seems very reasonable.

Pros: Reliable tractor, synchro gear box, tight turning circle and very nimble. Good torque and smooth power from 50hp NA engine.
Cons: 3 cyl Deere engine is quite noisy, even with full cab. Plastic bonnet (hood) and roof sections become very brittle in Australian sun and break easily. Genuine parts are expensive. The dry clutch will wear quickly if used with a FEL and sitting outside in the damp will definitely end up with a rusty/siezed clutch plate.

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