2015 John Deere 5045e

[mclintoc]

I'm very close to buying a new 5045e 2wd with loader. In terms of function, this is the right tractor for me. I had been planning to get a low-hours used tractor, but right now I can get what I consider a good deal on one from the dealer just down the road.

As I said, I don't have any doubts that in terms of function this is the right tractor, but what's making me uneasy is whether this is a tough, well-built tractor that will provide me with years of trouble-free service. I know there's no way to tell for sure, but I'd like to hear from you folks with newer John Deere tractors. Are they well built?

 

[JD5210]

I do suggest that if you are going to get a loader you will want 4wd. I have the 3029 engine in my 5210 and I have had no problems with it.

 

[RKrodle]

I got a quote last month for a 5045e 2 wheel drive with no loader for $18,800.00. Very nice tractor, my brother has a 5055e 4wd with FIL and it's been a very good tractor. I would think you would be very happy with it. I wound up buying a Mahindra 4530 4wd with a loader and no regrets.

 

[RPW]

I've got the 5103 which is the predecessor to the 5045e also with 2wd. and I can say without a doubt that as long as your land is relatively flat that model will do you well. Mine was built in 2008 and I now have turned 500 hours and have used my loader constantly during that time without failure. It's a tough little tractor. I've used and sometimes abused mine doing many tasks that I probably shouldn't have done. I use mine primarily to move round bales both in mud and hot dry conditions. During the winter when it's gotten very muddy I've only had to use my box blade as ballast.

Good luck with your tractor and don't worry about it being a 2wd. If by chance your land is hilly or swampy then yes get a 4wd. but I've never needed it.

 

[mclintoc]

Thanks for the replies Now for another question: There is a $2400 price difference between the quick attach H240 loader and the standard 512. I really wanted the quick attach, but that;s a lot of money, and truly I probably won't be taking the loader off--I mainly wanted it for the convenience of getting to the engine. I'd like to hear from folks on this. Is the quick attach worth the extra money?

 

[RPW]

Again mine is the 512 and it hasn't hindered me any for accessing the engine. I just raise the loader arms after taking off the bucket. That is usually only necessary to fill up the oil after a change but even then it's not necessary just a convenience.

 

[RKrodle]

According to the brochure that I was given there are two versions of the 240 loader. The 240nsl and the 240msl. The nsl has 3549lbs lift capacity and the msl has 2606lbs and the 512 has 2453lbs. At 800mm from the pivot they are 240nsl 2367, 240msl 2822, and the 512 1580.

 

[Farmer495]

5045D is the 2wd, 5045E is 4x4.

My take on 2wd non quick attach is is works fine 75% of the time. It's the 25% ice/snow/mud that can be a killer. If you don't deal with a lot of ice/snow/mud, or have tire chains. you should be ok

512 does have the quick attach bucket, so you can remove the bucket and just have the arms in seconds. The loader can come off, same as the old ones. Just a pain compared to the modern quick attach ones.

 

[RKrodle]

According to the downloadable PDF file from John Deere for their 5E series, on page 6, The 5045E, 5055E, 5065E, and 5075E are available in 2WD or MFWD versions. I believe, thou not sure, that the D series is no longer.

 

[mclintoc]

Thanks for the replies. I appreciate it.

 

[Farmer495]

According to the downloadable PDF file from John Deere for their 5E series, on page 6, The 5045E, 5055E, 5065E, and 5075E are available in 2WD or MFWD versions. I believe, thou not sure, that the D series is no longer.

You are right, I was confusing the 2014 and older versions with the 2015 ones.

 

[MF283]

I have the 512 on a 5303 2WD, it has served me well, in hindsight, i would have gone with the QA, there are time when it's just in the way.

Ronnie

 

[RollingsFarms]

My dealer is running a special on this exact tractor right now. 5045e 2wd, 6' frontier rotary cutter for $15545 AND qualifies for 0% interest for 48 or either 60(can't remember which). The one thing with the loaders you're looking at that you may not realize is the new tier 4 tractors have a high hood it seems so I don't know if the 512 will be as easy to see as the other loader since it was designed with this hood in mind. I'm like you though $2400 is a big difference and I never take my loader off. I say never, I've taken it off once and didn't need to.

 

[bushhog28]

I think the e series are crap. Traded my 5085e after 60 hours. That size tractor id be looking at kubota. Maybe massey.

 

[MattLynch]

I think the e series are crap. Traded my 5085e after 60 hours. That size tractor id be looking at kubota. Maybe massey.

Haha, I agree. I'm just sitting here waiting for a truck to drop of a MF 5612 and take my E away......far, far away.....lol

 

[Farmer495]

Haha, I agree. I'm just sitting here waiting for a truck to drop of a MF 5612 and take my E away......far, far away.....lol

Green Diamond service ok?

 

[MattLynch]

Green Diamond service ok?

Not good at all.

 

[meyerld]

In response to your question. The 5045E is a tough well built tractor that will give you years of trouble free service. Regarding the loader, most guys I know including myself just leave the loader attached but remove the bucket which is very simple. There are a lot of folks on this forum who are anti-Deere or maybe better stated or pro-Kubota. Some member have had an unfavorable experience with Deere and provide strong opinions against these tractors but that experience does not reflect mine nor anyone I know although I can certainly understand that out of hundreds of thousands of units being sold there will be some variation in the experience of owners. I also have some friends with the Kubotas that have very bad experiences and switched to Deere so it goes both ways. Interestingly, the E series is assembled in India and the M in the USA. I have both and can tell you that the fit and finish and reliability of the Es are on par. The 5045 is a nice simple tractor also. The Deere dealers in my area are not able to keep them on the lots. Another thing is they really hold their value.

 

[mclintoc]

Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it. I've decided to go with the tractor. Looking forward to its arrival and hope I made the right decision. I'm hoping to grow old with the tractor rather than because of it.

 

[RPW]

Waiting for pictures. I think as long as you keep within reason of the capabilities of the machine you'll do fine. One mistake I made was thinking the loader was/could be used for digging like a backhoe. I've tweaked my loader arms a little bit and I've had to rebuild a hydraulic lift cylinder. Good luck with your new tractor.