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The drawbar and framework on a 5075E is constructed differently (less beefy) than a 5075E.

So when I look at the owner’s manual on John Deere’s website for a 2023 year 5075e and it says 552 lbs - that is a misprint?

Been looking at a JD 5075e and now am looking at a Workmaster 75. JD has their owner manuals online for a free look and pdf download, but New Holland doesn’t - unless you register a serial numbered tractor. I’m just looking... Anyhow - the vertical drawbar weight limit on the JD per their...

Anyone have a Woods batwing with the PTO shaft smart lift system? Does it work or is it’s gimmick? Looks like a clever way to handle an otherwise heavy PTO shaft when attaching/removing from a tractor. Considering a Woods BW15.51 that has it. Thoughts? Thanks!

Anyone run a small disc mower (not drum mower) on a compact tractor with category 1 hitch and hp between 30 and 40? If so what do you have i.e. make/model and or what you recommend. Thanks!

Thanks for the info - much appreciated!

Anyone have a JD MX10 rotary cutter in service for several years? What is your experience with it? Looked at a used one today. I’ve read they had gear box issues, but the newer ones are better? How is your MX10 holding up? How heavy brush to you cut - we have a lot of autum olives. Any...

We have a 50 gallon 3pt mounted sprayer with 20ft boom we use on our farm (with a 500 gallon sprayer waiting a refurb). This has been a very good sprayer. Here is a link to a YouTube video showing the sprayer along with info, tips and tricks for using one of these small sprayers around the...

Thanks! I appreciate the info.

Anyone run a Land Pride RCR2010 (10ft) or RCR2596 (8ft) rotary cutter? Manual says 1.5 inch max cut - sounds like a light duty cutter, which is OK. Anyone have one of these mowers and how is it holding up? Thanks!

Thx for watching. Yes - I’m the dad. Very familiar with the IBMA since it’s inception. I think it was originally held in Owensboro KY. Being in my 4th quarter and a relic, I’m still glued to Monroe, Flatt, Scruggs, The Stanley Brothers, Reno and Smiley...:)

Normally I hang out in the haying section of the forums, but thought this belonged here. My oldest boy and I were both involved in a major breakdown on the farm. The video shows it all... Enjoy!

Thanks for the reply. Looking at both, the 504I and 554xl parts diagrams, it looks to me like both balers have a large drum roller in the bottom of the baler. Do I have that wrong - thanks again for your reply!

Not sure I’m ready to go all in on a newer/new round baler yet, so considering something to test drive for a few years to see how it goes. Found what appears to be a Vermeer 554xl for sale. Doesn’t look to bad, if anything the pickup tines need to be replaced. Chains and sprockets look good...

Here are a couple videos we have on our youtube channel. The first is baling with a view from the tractor seat back to the baler and kicker wagon. The second is a drone video. John Deere 5055d, 348 baler, #42 kicker and home made kicker wagon racks. Enjoy!

I知 usually posting over on the haying forum section, but thought this belonged here... We have a farm in the central-western mountains of VA and from time to time we will get a good rain overnight on top of a saturated ground and the creeks and rivers can rise rapidly. Different IMHO from the...

We are making a series of videos about how to get started baling hay on a budget with older equipment. Over the course of the next few months, we will upload more videos - specific to each piece of equipment, tractors, techniques and lessons learned. This is by no means a haymakers handbook, but...

Thinking about putting up a 30' wide x 41' long and 12' high certified carport for 130 mph wind and 30 lb snow load. Roof, gables and sides are vertical sheet metal. Long sides are closed, ends are open (except for gables). Anyone have a certified carport? How is it anchored, i.e. anchored...

A friend has a MF282 for sale. Diesel, made in Mexico. Never heard of this model. Anyone owned or operated one? Experience/opinions? Thanks!

Anyone running a Coventry England built Massey Ferguson built MF 283 ? Any head gasket issues when ran hard? Any hydraulics issues? How many remotes does your tractor have? What痴 the primary chore for your tractor? Seem kind of light at just 5542 lbs, estimated power is 67 PTO. Any insight...

Cutting Hay 218 JD555d and Krone 281cv Aug 22, 218 - YouTube Several weeks back, I essentially clipped my fields with my Krone 2801cv mower conditioner (impeller - 8'-10" cut). I used my trusty JD5055d (Nebraska Tested at just over 50 PTO hp). The combo did fine, temperature needle moved...

Posted this on several forums - looking for max audience recommendations, thx! Made a few square bales the past few days to run-in our equipment before the mother load goes down - IF the rain ever stops.... From time to time the knotters would not cycle. The star wheel would rotate, move the...

I've read a ton of posts on this and other forums and hope you can answer one last round of quick questions regarding the 5 series tractors as I am about to buy one. The model I am looking at is a 5055d - two wheel drive tractor. Looking at tractor data and reading a bunch of posts, I gather...

Sorry for the double post - moderators please delete this one. Thanks, Bill

I was inquiring about a 5505d tractor and the dealer said they were discontinued? I'm thinking maybe new models or a refresh, but discontinued? Anyone heard the status of the 5 series tractors, i.e. 5045, 5055, etc? Thanks! Bill

Doing a little window shopping on the 5045d and 5055d (also looking at a MF 2615) and have a few questions. 1. Anyone using these tractors to make round bales of hay? 2. The independent PTO, can you feather it on or is it a sudden on - giving whatever is attached a nice jolt on start-up? 3...

Looking at a John Deere brochure online and the 5045d and 5055d have the 8F/4R tranny. I gather the gear selector is on the right hand side of the seat and the hi/lo/reverse lever left. Question - how do you like the 8F/4R tranny, is it something new or tried and true, and is it awkward having...

Looking at a John Deere 5055d and a Massey Ferguson 2615. Both would get the job done for me - I think. 2 wheel drive is fine too for my needs. The 2615 has been out now for several years, couple of questions. How has this tractor been long term? We all like our new tractors, but now that...

Looking at buying a JD 5055d, but have a question that owners of the 5045d, 5045e, 5055d and 5055e owners might be able to help with. The independent PTO, is it all on/off or can you feather it on? The brochures speak to front axle height, but what is the ground clearance do these tractors...

Couple of quick questions regarding small round bales of hay. Scanning over our local adds, it looks like in general a 4x4 bale fetches on average about $20ish. However, the smaller 3x4 round bales of hay, those made like with a Hesston 530 or similar MF 1734 seem to bring the same price. For...

My brother is considering a new Cub Cadet with a 54 inch deck and is considering both the GT1054 and the GT2000 series (GT/GTX 2100 may be considered too - but he doesn't care for the electric power steering or lift). He know the pros and cons of these series types based on the work to be done...