5083E Anybody have one??

[KB9UDE]

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

 

[jenkinsph]

Would this be to replace the 4120 or to work with it?

 

[KB9UDE]

Not sure if I would want to give up the flexibility of the 4120 in tighter places. I had my mind set on a 4720 cab but I think I can get a 5083 cab for about the same $$ or possibly a little under if I can find a 09 on a lot. I have driven a 4720 cab and I am not sure it is quite large enough for me. IE: I am 6'6" 300lbs. I like the feel of a larger cab and I am looking to possibly get into some field work requiring a 5000 series. We have a large selection of JD AG equipment on the farm but the smallest is an old 4520 diesel. I really dont want to drag that around 60 miles one direction for my future business proposition.

So to answer your question, Steve--I really dont know yet.

 

[jenkinsph]

Maybe I am mistaken but your 4120 is a recent aquisition is it not? The reason I went with the 110tlb and 4520 is the trailering aspect of it. Since I often have to transport the tractor and a couple of implements the combination of these combined (in footprint) can be a full load.

You may wan't to consider a 4720 with full weights and ballast too. R1 tires should put you near 6500 to 7000 lbs in a fully weighted tractor. I mention this because I would think you can reuse most of your implements this way.

I had a 4020 but not a 4520 in the past and it was alot of trouble to move around. Good tractors though, both of them. I have an 88 hp 3030LS at my disposal that is a cab tractor similar to a 2840, as well as the trucks and trailer to move it but honestly after several trips the 4x20 size equipment is just so much more convienient to use.

 

[mgberry]

I bought one last fall and have not regretted the purchase since. I was looking for something that could do a lot of tasks around the farm as well as pull some heavier implements. Initially, I was looking at a different tractor, but with the programs Deere has in place it was hard to buy used over new.

As you probably know, there is a big difference when jumping from the 5075E to the 5083 or higher. That one jump gets you a lot of the bells and whistles that come on the M series....but not all The M series is really a whole different beast relative to the E. I would say the 5083E series is very close to the 5425 cab.

I have about 40 hrs on mine and have been doing everything from FEL work to running a 4 bottom plow. I am able to get in some tight places, but it is a fairly large piece of equipment and I could see the advantages of having a CUT.

 

[KB9UDE]

Thanks for the reply. I am still debating over the 5083E limited vs 4720 cab tractor.

John

 

[AKfish]

Thanks for the reply. I am still debating over the 5083E limited vs 4720 cab tractor.

John

Me two..! I'm now considering a 25' goose-neck trailer. If the trailer works out - might make the 5083E limited a better option.

(Although, winter work - snow clearing, cleaning the corral and barn, and spreading manure with the 4720 would sure be easier than the 5083..)

Time will tell.

AKfish

 

[SealyTX]

Well, if it makes you feel any better. I am awaiting delivery of my 5083E. I currently have a 4120 and plan on keeping it. 4720 cab compared to 5083N was hands down a win for me because I can keep my "little" 4120 and get a larger tractor that can do MUCH more.

 

[Complete]

I drove one last weekend at the Fosters Eastex Farm and Home in Liberty, Texas.


Man if I had the 40K for it I would have one tomorrow I like the M series a little better since they are all GREEN. The Black paint just throws me off haha


Very nice Machine

 

[TCR78]

Just bought one, still waiting on delivery tho. We are replacing a tired 2350 with it. We also looked at M's and 4000's. The 4's were too small for what we need. The M's are nicer but more than we really needed. I'm looking forward to using it as this is our first brand new machine. Good Luck!

 

[peter_vii]

I've had 5083E for about a year. Great tractor.

I would say it is a good tractor for a <100 ac farm, more than 100ac of land to work means bigger implements that this tractor might have problems with but I've used

3 bottom plow (hard and soft soil, lots of rocks!)
16' cultivator
10' disc
8' rotary cutters
12' drill box
8' snow blower (going through 3'-4' snow banks)
7' tiller
8' backhoe

It is a heavy tractor especially if you get a loader, so get wide tires.

 

[JD3520Turbo]

I am currently in negotiations with a dealer on a 5083E. I wanted an open station tractor with about 65 hp and the power reverser. Turns out that I can get into this cab tractor for less money than an M series. Trading a 3520 with 138 hours on it and a 300X loader, for the 5083E and a 553 loader, two sets of Hydraulic on the back. They want 26,950 difference. 0% for 72months.

What do you guys think?

 

[AKfish]

That's a pretty big jump! 37hp to 83hp... and 4,000lbs to 10,000lbs! What are you doing that you'll need to move up to a 5000 series platform?

AKfish

 

[JD3520Turbo]

I have 120 acres of ground 60 miles north of where I live. The 3520 was great for around the house, but not much good for the farm. I have 25 acres of CRP That I have to mow and my brother and dad have probably another 600 acres as well. It would share in the duties up there mostly. I have always used their tractors in the past up there, but have been wanting a tractor for some time that would do the job up there and here as well.

Not sure if the price spread is to much or not. It is going to be a stretch for me. However with the financing, that they are offering, the monthly payments are going to be lower, than they are currently with the 3520.

 

[AKfish]

Double duty on your home place and the 120 acre place and with your Dad and brother's 600 acres? Or is that triple duty??

IIRC - you posted that the dealer is offering ~19,000 for your 3520 and he wants ~27,000 difference -- close enough for my "rounded" head?

I just bought a 5075M for $61K - shipped to Alaska. Quite a few options; including a $3K HD rear blade.

Just for discussion's sake... drop the $3k shipping, the $3k blade, drop the optional cab/air seat $900, 563SL loader with 3rd SCV and mid SCV ~$2.5k, rear wiper, rear work lights $500, rear weights $700, front wheel spacers $500, rear fender EH control $400....

See where this goes -- the M series is only a few $K more than the E. And it's alot beefier where it counts! The rear transaxle and the EH 3pt. The added hydraulic capacity.

If your Dad and brother are gonna be working the tractor on the 600 acre place (or you're gonna lend a hand with your new tractor) spend some time looking at the machines; shoulder to shoulder.

You might just find that the longer term "value" is the better investment.

Good luck.

AKfish

 

[Deere9986]

we bought 3 5101e limiteds and 3 5093e limiteds back the first of june and have put about 100 hours on them and just 1 had to go back to the dealer because it was blowing fuses. the best modification we did was move the seats back 4 inches and that made a world of difference.

 

[JD3520Turbo]

Well I started out with an Open Station 5065M with a reverser and loader and it was higher than the 5083E with a cab. The hydraulics are stronger, and the controls are fancier and easier to get to, but this tractor will lift a big bale front and back, and I can sit in A/C and heat for less money. That is the issue.

A new 5065M with a cab and loader will list for over 55 grand. The 5083E with same loader will be 44 list. That is more difference that I can take, and or need. And, it is less HP. I can not swing the M series. Maybe later in life, but not now. It is way more expensive, and I don't think, for my needs, it is worth the extra money.

What I am wondering if the trade difference seems to much, or a good deal?

 

[JD3520Turbo]

Deere9986
How did you move the seat back? I noticed if seemed very close as well when I tested it.

 

[Deere9986]

just unbolt the seat and move it back as far as you want then drill new holes and bolt it down. i thought it was crazy the seat will move forward but not back anymore. when i went to alabama to pick up 4 of the tractors the dealer told me how they do it when someone wanted an airride seat in one. he also told me that you can order a box that will allow you to adjust the speed the power reverser shifts between fwd and rev. never looked into it because i think its fine the way it is.

 

[JD3520Turbo]

Thank you. IF I end up with one, that might be something I will do. I guess there is a way to get a wrench on the underneath side of the bolts?