John Deere 5400 4.80 star(s) (5)

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John Deere 5400 Discussions (51)

Here are the most recent 5400 topics from our community.
  1. Plasticfan

    JD 5400 3 point hitch slow

    Long time lurker here. Now I need some help. I知 a fair mechanic but know nothing about hydraulics. Bought a JD 5400 with 540 FEL. FEL works great, it will pick the front tires 2 ft off the...
  2. captjack

    aprox cost to replace clutch on jd5400

    Im almost out of adjustment on my clutch. Still pulls good- no slipping but ..... I'm coming up on a clutch I think. What is approx cost of replacement- Circa 96 5400 9f 3r reverse trans -...
  3. D

    Are there any JD 5400 Loader/Backhoe owners out there?

    I just purchased a 1995, JD 5400 L/BH. I have a few questions about the machine and how to use certain features. I've ordered the user manual from JD, but would like to ask the group a few...
  4. R

    Buying Advice What FEL fits john deere 5400

    Am not locked into JD loader but would preferred. Hydraulics are at rear if tractor. What would be needed for full operation, should attempt to install myself?
  5. A

    JD 5400 Service manual

    Picked up a nice older 5400 JD but I need to do a couple things to it. Would anyone happen to have a PDf of the service or tech manual handy. Thanks
  6. H

    JD 5400

    what is a 5400? theres one going to be sold at an auction next saturday. anyone know the hp, maybe the years it was made?? according to the paper, this one has @890 hours on it. heehaw
  7. W

    JD5400 Float Position

    Recently bought a 5400 and discovered I can't get the joystick to go into float. Both the manual and JD says its a feature thats on the tractor but no luck getting it to work. Can the SCV really...
  8. P

    John deere 5400 , 1998

    Hello my name is Pierre I live in Canada, Quebec My John deere 5400, 1998 has a 12/12 hydraulic reverse transmission and when cold is still fine, but when hot loses power in front wheel drive...
  9. S

    John Deere 5400

    I recently bought a '97 John Deere 5400. It is equipped with what I call the "A-B-C" transmission. There are very few issues with the machine, but the dash light for "P" or Park won't light. I...
  10. M

    JD 5400 Hydraulic power issue

    I can raise my bucket and tip in and out, but have no "power" to lift front tires off the ground. I replaced the pump (truth is I wanted one on the shelf anyways), no affect. Everything else...
  11. N80

    Info on Asian(?) JD 5400 (long)

    I need some info on a tractor. A friend of my B-I-L just bought a tractor. It is now sitting in my B-I-L's barn lot along with a shiny new Howse heavy duty 7 foot rotary cutter, TuffLine disk and...
  12. D

    John Deere 5400 - 3 Point Hitch will NOT Drop

    Inherited this tractor from my Dad who bought it new (1995). It has only 85 run hours and is used to shred or disc 3 acres a few times a year. When I hooked up to the shredder, it lifted a...
  13. hunterridgefarm

    JD 5400 Info

    I may be attending an estate auction in a couple of weeks and they have listed: John Deere Tractor "5400", 4WD, 1316 hours, with a 540 JD loader. The model year is not listed...any idea? Can...
  14. captjack

    third function remote on a jd 5400

    Has anyone put a third function remote on a jd 5400 ? mine is set up like most with the loader running of rear remotes thanks in advance
  15. E

    JD 5400 Tractor stops and engine stalls

    The Tractor: A John Deere 5400 Tractor, Serial No.: 5400542074 Engine Model 3029TLV01 Engine Serial No.: 3029247613 Year of manufacture: 1996. Made in USA. 9 Forward and 3 Reverse gears. The...
  16. L

    jd 5400 third outlet

    trying to find parts for a third outlet. looking for part number lv100117 thanks dave
  17. W

    JD5400 Clutch Problem

    Having trouble shifting into gear, any gear. Sometimes need to select neutral in the range then put in gear then go back to a range. Seems like the clutch won't fully disengage but this only...
  18. S

    JD 5400

    I have a 5400 with loader. My neighbor has been using the tractor, and now I have a problem. The right side loader mount bolts apparently worked out, and the loader shifted, striking the oil...
  19. captjack

    jd 5400 ignition switch - extra wire

    I have a 97 ish 5400 open station. I took the panel off that has the ignition switch to add some switches for some LED lights I'm adding. Anywhoo there is a black wire that is not connected...
  20. F

    JD 5400 stalls and dies when throttled down to idle

    I have a 1997 JD 5400. Initially I started losing power, got hard to start and eventually would no longer start. Filter and tank were full of gunk and water. Changed filter, cleaned primer on top...
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User Reviews (5)

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5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

5400 John Deere
Does It All
Model Year: 1996

Mine is a open station 4-wheel drive with front-end loader and power sync 12-speed. I use it regularly and it does all that I ask, including bush hogging, tearing down a building, moving debris, brush pile and log removal, etc. I highly recommend the Titan clamp on 6,000 pound forks, but use both the stabilizer bar and chains/ratchet binder. With this setup, you can do anything! In the woods, wear a hardhat because of falling dead stuff.

Pros: Strength and traction
Cons: Seat does not go back far enough for long legs

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5.00 star(s)
Nube

5400 John Deere
5400
Model Year: 1998

This tractor has never let me down. It has been dependable, overly capable for my applications and very cost effective over the years

Pros: Dependable, cost effective
Cons: Doesn't have the computer technology of the new machines

5.00 star(s)
brucet47

5400 John Deere
New Member
Model Year: 1994

Hello All, Enjoy browsing the reviews. Most recently looking at top & tilt reviews to make leveling a post driver easier. Thanks, Bruce

Pros: None.
Cons: None.

5.00 star(s)
Rfisher42

5400 John Deere
JD 5400 TWD
Model Year: 1995

Very versatile tractor has done everything I have asked. Just normal preventive maintenance and no trouble. For the money wouldn't change.

Pros: Versatile tractor.
Cons: None.

4.00 star(s)
katkaranch

5400 John Deere
5400 MFWD with loader
Model Year: 1996

Excellent size for a small farm utility tractor. With optional forks get everything done around here. Well balanced machine which is great on our hilly ground. Super snow plowing up hill or down without chains. The power to handle a 7' tiller on hilly ground. Although I would always like more power and cab like a 6400 series tractor, I love the fuel economy and easy on/off of this open station tractor and plan on keeping it.

Pros: Fuel economy, traction, easy on/off.
Cons: A pin shears every couple hundred hours in the shifting arm with the 3X3 transmission requiring a 2 hour down time for a 50 cent part.

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