Recent content by bxowner

I googled up the 5000 series and came across this link: John Deere 5E 3 Cylinder Series Tractors I assume it's a European model (altough I can't seem to figure out from which country, as there's no indication), as the styling is completely different. At any rate, there's a little video that I...

A long-time poster with a new tractor... and just had to share with my on-line support group! Brand new 5055e with 553 global loader, loaded tires + 4 wheel weights + front weight bracket, preheater, block heater, rear H-chains, 8' hydraulic angle plow blade, pallet forks and canopy. Due some...

For the life of me, I cannot figure out how to remove the blower assembly off of my 48" mower deck on my 425. I had a bagger on a GX335, which was easy - simply pull a lever, release the tension on the belt, take off the spindle and remove. I just can't figure it out on the 425 and have no...

As the thread name suggests, I am wondering why I'd opt for a single tine over a three tine bale spear attachment. Three seems more stable - I can't imagine the savings are that much. Anyone have an opinion or experience? Thanks

Hi, all. I'm in the process of establishing a business and plan to buy a 5000-series Deere. To justify the expense, I've found 2 farms that are willing to rent the tractor. Any thoughts on what I should be charging? Per hour, I'd guess, rather than per day? It'd be owned under an LLC, so...

Hello, all. I'm in the market for a 45+ hp gear-drive tractor. So far, I've looked at the following: L4600; JD 5045e; Massey 1648; New Holland Workmaster 45; and Kioti DK45 & DK55. I really liked the DK, but I'm concerned with resale - I don't have a lot of experience with haying and may find...

Hi, all. I'm looking to get myself set up with a small haying operation - I have access to a 24t baler, tedder and rake. What I need is a tractor and a mower. Here's what the dealer said (keeping in mind the 24t is an old, but reliable square baler - about as small as they come): I asked...

Been a while... but wanted some suggestions about whether you all think this trailer would work for what I feel I need (want!). It's a 5000lb capacity 5x8 Maxum dump trailer. Honestly, I didn't think they made a hydraulic dump trailer this small, but it's intriguing to me because I might be...

I've seen a lot of people ask if they have to take the snowblower's quick hitch off of their 2x20 model tractor when fitting the loader. I know the quick hitch bumps into the park stand on the 200cx loader. My question is: do I also have to take off the prop shaft that connects the mid-PTO to...

I have a 425. There's a blade listed locally for a 420 and another one for a model 318... Any idea how compatible the blades themselves are? What about the angle kit? The reason I ask about the blades and angle kit separate from the whole quick hitch assembly is because both sellers also...

Seems that participation on this site is way down. Way, way down. Two postings all day today? I know it's a Sunday, but really?! Is there somewhere else that is luring people? Because I know the subject-matter sure isn't any less popular - my local salesman sold 7 in one day earlier this week!

I've never used a box blade. I have a 2320 and a friend has asked me to come over Friday to help him put in a bluestone patio in a fairly level area. Another friend has a box blade... I figured it would be good to use the box blade to scratch up and drag the grass, as opposed to trying to cut...

Took delivery of a used 425 on Friday (I should say, the dealer dropped it off Friday. Could have used a lesson on how to remove the powerflow... still can't figure it out, but that's another thread). It has 867 hours and they rebuilt the motor, since it had the camshaft issue and was broken...

Man does that thing fill up quickly!! Just cut with my "new-to-me" 425 with 48" and powerflow bagger... couldn't cut much more than 600' before having to empty. Can't imagine what it'd be like with a 60" deck! Otherwise, pretty thrilled. Except that the dealer ordered the wrong seat...

A while back I posted a thread about my dissatisfaction with my x324. It had to do with build quality and my impression that Deere has cheapened out on critical components to maintain a price-point. Which I viewed as a problem, since it was still a $4500 tractor... that wouldn't start and...