5055e vs 5075e

[Khiggins]

Does anyone see a reason to not get a 5075e over the 5055e, I am new to tractors and decided the tractor I like is a 5055E the dealer has a 5075E in stock and can anyone point out any reason to not get the extra horse power? The price difference is not that big of a difference, i think they want to move the one they have, have researced the prices and both are good deals, anything i need to know about the 5075e vs the 5055e? Thanks

 

[foreman Etexas]

No sir,I think they are close in size and if you got the need and $$$ for the 5075,I would get it. Im going off of nothing so I really dont know what you will be doing with the tractor but I will say you dont need a 5075 to operate 6ft equipment........

 

[AKfish]

Identical machines - frame and engine, running gear. Difference is turbocharger, injector pump and injectors.

Added Hp gives you a margin to grow with on attachments and implements. Bigger mower, run a baler, etc., etc.

If the cost is close - the decision ain't...

AKfish

 

[jenkinsph]

Identical machines - frame and engine, running gear. Difference is turbocharger, injector pump and injectors.

Added Hp gives you a margin to grow with on attachments and implements. Bigger mower, run a baler, etc., etc.

If the cost is close - the decision ain't...

AKfish

After having the new tractor for awhile what is the verdict?
I take it you are satisfied with your decision to move from a 65 hp to the 75hp model 5075M?

 

[Bigfoot62]

Does anyone see a reason to not get a 5075e over the 5055e, . . .

The ONLY thing that I can think of is that the higher HP engine will probably burn a little more fuel. Depending on how much and how hard you work the tractor, you may not even be able to tell.

As already mentioned, the advantages to more horses under the hood are numerous. When I was looking last year, I would have gladly taken a 5095M instead of the 5085M if the price had been close.

 

[Verticaltrx]

One other small thing to consider is cooling capacity and air filter capacity. As mentioned before the 5045e through the 5075e are identical except for the air/fuel delivery amounts to the engine. The cooling capacity on the 5045e is more than adequate, but I can't speak for the larger hp tractors. Also the larger hp is going to be using more air (larger turbo) so the air filter will plug up more quickly. If you don't work a lot in real hot or dusty conditions it may not make any difference. Then again Deere may have enough reserve capacity in both those systems for the large hp models.

 

[JD3520Turbo]

When I bought mine, if the price had been close, and the dealer had a 5101E, I would not have hesitated in buying the bigger one.
The only difference is how much fuel is going into the same engine. Thats really what makes HP in diesels. Putting more fuel in it and putting it in a little earlier in the crank rotation. Maybe run a little higher turbo boost, but these engines can take it.

 

[AKfish]

After having the new tractor for awhile what is the verdict?
I take it you are satisfied with your decision to move from a 65 hp to the 75hp model 5075M?

Truth be told, Steve - if I would have settled for the 65Hp - I'd have regretted it! I've got enough tractor to consider a higher capacity square baler and a small round baler, now.

The 50Hp @ pto would have left me on the lower edge of that equipment upgrade and really stuck.

That said... I almost wish I'd gone to a 5095M. That's about the bottom of the Hp line for a Silage Special round baler. IMO - the difference between the 5075M and the 5095M is about on a par with comparing a 3020 vs 4020. Granted, the 4020 is likely 1,000lbs heavier and the 95M is only about 500lbs heavier but the Hp difference is on track.

But... if wishes were horses - everybody would ride!! Had to draw the line at some point and I need a mower/conditioner more than a Silage round baler.

AKfish

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Truth be told, Steve - if I would have settled for the 65Hp - I'd have regretted it! I've got enough tractor to consider a higher capacity square baler and a small round baler, now.

The 50Hp @ pto would have left me on the lower edge of that equipment upgrade and really stuck.

That said... I almost wish I'd gone to a 5095M. That's about the bottom of the Hp line for a Silage Special round baler. IMO - the difference between the 5075M and the 5095M is about on a par with comparing a 3020 vs 4020. Granted, the 4020 is likely 1,000lbs heavier and the 95M is only about 500lbs heavier but the Hp difference is on track.

But... if wishes were horses - everybody would ride!! Had to draw the line at some point and I need a mower/conditioner more than a Silage round baler.

AKfish

AK, why stop there? Why not just step into a 6000 series? Unless your a full time farmer how much more do you really need? Do you have a herd of cows/horses? Are you selling the hay? My other pet peave is you don't post enough pics of the A the tractors and B the unsurpased beauty of AK.



Matt

 

[dntfxr]

If the money is close I'd go for the extra hp. As others said fuel consumption is probably the main difference. Let us know what you decide! I'll probably end up with a 5e myself, just got to get sone loose ends tied up first. Don't forget pics!

 

[Khiggins]

Thanks for all the replys, either tractor is probably more than I need, I need to bush hog maybe 15 acres, either tractor will do that. What I do want is when I do more with it, as I will probably keep it for a looong time, i want it to do whatever I need to do in the future. I just wanted to see if there was any down side to the extra 20 hp? Will I break implements that I wouldnt with the smaller tractor? Will I tear up the loader bucket with the extra power if digging? I am leaning strongly toward the 5075e as in my opinion the price difference is not great enought to justfy not getting an extra 20hp. In most cases like this buying the power at the beggining is way cheaper than finding out how to get more later!!!!

 

[foreman Etexas]

Thanks for all the replys, either tractor is probably more than I need, I need to bush hog maybe 15 acres, either tractor will do that. What I do want is when I do more with it, as I will probably keep it for a looong time, i want it to do whatever I need to do in the future. I just wanted to see if there was any down side to the extra 20 hp? Will I break implements that I wouldnt with the smaller tractor? Will I tear up the loader bucket with the extra power if digging? I am leaning strongly toward the 5075e as in my opinion the price difference is not great enought to justfy not getting an extra 20hp. In most cases like this buying the power at the beggining is way cheaper than finding out how to get more later!!!!

get both!!!!!!!
I got my 70hp first,then got into stuff were I needed a smaller tractor(50hp) and shredder. Lighter and easier to haul. Do you need any attachments that you could get with the price difference?Canopy,Grapple,Etc....."Its like needing a dually to pull a lawn mower/atv trailer"

 

[Verticaltrx]

Thanks for all the replys, either tractor is probably more than I need, I need to bush hog maybe 15 acres, either tractor will do that. What I do want is when I do more with it, as I will probably keep it for a looong time, i want it to do whatever I need to do in the future. I just wanted to see if there was any down side to the extra 20 hp? Will I break implements that I wouldnt with the smaller tractor? Will I tear up the loader bucket with the extra power if digging? I am leaning strongly toward the 5075e as in my opinion the price difference is not great enought to justfy not getting an extra 20hp. In most cases like this buying the power at the beggining is way cheaper than finding out how to get more later!!!!

For all practical purposes the 5055e and 5075e will put the same amount of stress on implements and the loader. The weight is what does the pushing/pulling/digging etc, and they both weigh the same. Now the 5075e would be more likely to tear up light duty PTO powered equipment.

 

[jenkinsph]

I would think the biggest difference would be that the 5075 could pull the same draft load faster than the 5055. For instance traverse a hill with the same load behind you and the higher hp tractor will maintain a higher ground speed.

About the extra fuel, the higher hp tractor may consume a tad more fuel but not enough to worry about. Typically larger tractors are more efficient than the smaller ones, that is the larger tractors can get more hp hours from a gallon of fuel than the smaller tractors.

 

[AKfish]

AK, why stop there? Why not just step into a 6000 series? Unless your a full time farmer how much more do you really need? Do you have a herd of cows/horses? Are you selling the hay? My other pet peave is you don't post enough pics of the A the tractors and B the unsurpased beauty of AK.

Matt

I really like the frame size of the 5000 series! They fit my small fields and around the buildings - and have tons of power!! :thumbsup:

Just finished baling around 2,500 bales the past 2 days with the 5075 and the JD 336 baler. Did not miss a bale (knock on forehead). Baler has not missed a bale in 2 years. Granted, I've only baled about 4,000 bales with it... but for a "farm auction" baler - I'm tickled inside out!

I've only got a couple of horses, chickens, and honey bees. Thinking about getting a pack mule for some hunting trips. Have sold a little hay (we use about 8 tons a year) and would like to move into selling more. As I mentioned some time ago - my neighbors are getting on in years and they're interested in having some help with their hay fields. I've been helping 3-4 of 'em the past several years, now.

We'll see where that leads down the road a ways...

My wife took some pics the last couple of days. I'll try to post a few.

Gotta get the d@mn high tunnel greenhouse finished! That thing has been a "ball and chain" on my neck all summer long (with my wife on the other end of the chain). :mur:

AKfish

 

[AKfish]

Thanks for all the replys, either tractor is probably more than I need, I need to bush hog maybe 15 acres, either tractor will do that. What I do want is when I do more with it, as I will probably keep it for a looong time, i want it to do whatever I need to do in the future. I just wanted to see if there was any down side to the extra 20 hp? Will I break implements that I wouldnt with the smaller tractor? Will I tear up the loader bucket with the extra power if digging? I am leaning strongly toward the 5075e as in my opinion the price difference is not great enought to justfy not getting an extra 20hp. In most cases like this buying the power at the beggining is way cheaper than finding out how to get more later!!!!

You can "tear up" any equipment made by human hands - from a D-12 Cat to a 300X lawn tractor. Especially, if you're not sensible about the limitations of the machine and the kinds of work it was designed to do.

That said, if you plan to own the tractor for a long time - you're not likely to tear up either the 5055e or the 5075e. 'Cause you'll always be asking yourself; "is this gonna work out right if I do this..."?

You're "on the money" with your comment - "buying power at the beginning is way cheaper than finding out how to get more later"!!! 100% of owner's here on TBN that have moved up the Hp line after "settling" for a lower Hp machine the first time would readily agree...

AKfish

 

[Khiggins]

Yes that is my reasoning, I didn't want to settle, I don't want to regret not buying enough horsepower and later and try to figure what I can do to make it up. I can always buy a small hydrostatic tractor for small areas and small jobs if I need to in the future, but the biggest jobs are at hand now, the fields that haven't been cut in a year, the clearing of an area for a building and house, making paths to get from field to field. I would rather not mow some nook in the woods now if my tractor wont fit but make easy work of doing the larger jobs at hand now. Thanks for all the input, I am leaning heavily toward the 5075e!!!

 

[jenkinsph]

Yes that is my reasoning, I didn't want to settle, I don't want to regret not buying enough horsepower and later and try to figure what I can do to make it up. I can always buy a small hydrostatic tractor for small areas and small jobs if I need to in the future, but the biggest jobs are at hand now, the fields that haven't been cut in a year, the clearing of an area for a building and house, making paths to get from field to field. I would rather not mow some nook in the woods now if my tractor wont fit but make easy work of doing the larger jobs at hand now. Thanks for all the input, I am leaning heavily toward the 5075e!!!

Sounds reasonable to me, typically you do need the larger machines first for the initial work then smaller machines for touch up. I bought the tlb first, 60 hp tractor second and new 4x4ws mower last.

Hope the 5075e works for you.:thumbsup:

 

[Khiggins]

I finally did it!!! I purchased the 5075E, and yes I know if there is no picture it didn't happen, so here it is:

 

[foreman Etexas]

I finally did it!!! I purchased the 5075E, and yes I know if there is no picture it didn't happen, so here it is:

I like the first load u got in the bucket:thumbsup: Not my flavor but it'll due

Nice tractor!!!