5090e

[Gomer pyle]

I pick up my new to me 2019 5090e today. It is an open station 4x4 with loader prep package(no loader but I'll get one). 24 speed with 1100 hours. It is from an individual. It's way more tractor than I need for now but...
Any maintenance tips or things to pay extra attention to? Which loader should I get 520 or 540?

 

[workinonit]

I have a '20 cab version. I got the 540M MSL loader on mine. What does a loader prep package include? Most people put the 520M loader on them but I got the grapple bucket for mine and I wanted the heavier loader. I keep the RPMs up on mine, like above 1000 to 1200. With 300 hours it's regen'd one time. I have the blue tooth device so I can keep up with things on my tractor app. That's really nice for service intervals on everything. Mine obviously has factory 3rd function on the loader to run my bucket grapple, Limb Hog and hydraulic post hole digger.

 

[workinonit]

Oh and I would advise to get the set of diagnostic manuals. I got all of them but the one for the engine. I need to get that one. It has all of the engine codes in it.

 

[Gomer pyle]

Loader prep has all the hoses, brackets, etc.. needed to mount the loader. It looks like your tractor if the take the loader off. What is the blue tooth devise and app your talking about?
I'm a first time Green owner so not up to date on everything. There is a local dealer on the way home so that helps.

 

[Seven Gables]

I pick up my new to me 2019 5090e today. It is an open station 4x4 with loader prep package(no loader but I'll get one). 24 speed with 1100 hours. It is from an individual. It's way more tractor than I need for now but...
Any maintenance tips or things to pay extra attention to? Which loader should I get 520 or 540?

I bought a 2018 5085e last year. Open station with 540m loader and 73” HD bucket. As far as loaders I would of taken either the 520 or 540 , this one just happened to have 540. The 520 doesn’t stick out to so far in front of tractor so might be better in tight quarters. 540 will lift close to a foot higher and has more reach which I really appreciate when pushing burning brush piles together. Both are very nice loaders. Are your rear tires loaded ? Mine are not and I’m not going to fill them, I added wheel weights. If I’m going to be doing extensive heavy loader work I easily add my heavy hitch with 16 weights on 3pt. When you get a chance post some pics.

 

[Gomer pyle]

 

[Gomer pyle]

I’m not sure if the rear tires are loaded or not. I would like more info on the heavy hitch. It came with front weights, which I could move to the back.
So far, I like the tractor. The 24 speed and power reverser are awesome. I do plan to get the 540. I don’t believe I want the MSL, just personal preference. Do you like the 73” bucket or should I get the 84”?
I did find out when I picked it up that the dealer had done all servicing on it, so there are records for everything.

 

[Gomer pyle]

Why did you choose to use wheel weights instead of filling the tires?

 

[Seven Gables]

Why did you choose to use wheel weights instead of filling the tires?

I’ve had quite a few tractors with loaded tires and just don’t like dealing with it. wheel weights add just enough to get by for a lot of lighter loader work I do equalwithout so much soil compaction which I’m always concerned with. If I need the extra ballast for heavy loader jobs that heavy hitch and weights goes on in about 5min since I built a heavy dolly for it . The 1700lbs ~ on the 3pt would ruffly equal loaded rear tires but is a much more effective and efficient ballast when placed in back of rear axle.
I do like the 73” HD bucket, penetrates hard ground easily and I believe because of its depth holds about as much as my 545d’s 84”.

 

[workinonit]

If you install and remove the loader a lot like I do the 6 way Faster single point connector is worth it's weight. I have third function with the bucket grapple and the 84" bucket.

 

[Gomer pyle]

I picked up my loader today. 540M with third function. It was ordered but not used for a different model so some of the brackets are a little different. I chose to mount it myself, since I currently don't have a way of hauling the tractor. It does not have the single point connector, but my tractor does. It did come with all the hoses, etc. to hook it up as individual lines, so I have to decided which way I want to go.
I did end up going with Euro, Global, whatever it is called. It would be Dec before I could get the loader if I ordered the skid mount.
Could anyone share some pictures of the hydraulic hook ups on the side?

 

[workinonit]

I'll have my loader on today and will take a few pics. I thought I had some but I must have deleted them. I have 2 SP connectors. One for the loader and one for the third function attachments. I have a Limb Hog saw, post hole digger, grapple bucket.

 

[Seven Gables]

I think you’ll like that 540m loader, pretty stout. You’re definitely gonna want some sort of counterweight for it . The heavy hitch is working out good however it needs a stand of some sort to make it possible to hitch up with the weights left on it. It won’t stand on it’s own , also the 3pt pins are mounted low . If I hadn’t built that dolly I’d of welded a permanent stand to the bottom, maybe 10” tall. I surely didn’t want to unload and load the weights each time I wanted to take it off or put on.
So did your tractor come with the 3rd function hoses installed (6hoses)? As long as you’ve got that sp connector already installed on the tractor id think you’d want to use it . Did it come with both half’s? Or just the bottom half?
Here’s a picture of my standard connection, I very seldom take the loader off . I also installed my own R loader on 5m , everything just came on a big pallet. The R loader I made my own custom quick connector bulkhead and incorporated the front mud guard holder in one unit.
Pics of the right side of your tractor would be nice.

 

[Gomer pyle]

Thanks for the pictures, that helps. My tractor came with everything including the bottom half of the SP connector. The loader was ordered for a different series tractor(not sure which one) so the brackets, hoses, etc.. aren't exactly right(just figured some of this out). Also, it came with all fittings, hoses, etc.. to mount like yours, dealer said he didn't like SP due to all the leaks, so I decided for the time being to do the six connectors.
I did get the loader on today but have not put the EURO plate on yet. I feel like the hoses are close to the exhaust but maybe it's normal.
I'll try to post some pics tomorrow.

 

[Gomer pyle]

 

[Gomer pyle]

There is one more set of holes that I could bolt that plate out farther but my hoses are too short to do that. The loader came with different hoses, but they are way too long.

 

[Seven Gables]

There is one more set of holes that I could bolt that plate out farther but my hoses are too short to do that. The loader came with different hoses, but they are way too long.

That stainless steel J hook you have holding the hoses is actually made for a 5M . It bolts to the bottom of the 5M loader mount post (different than 5E loader mount) and holds the hydraulic hoses back as they come out of the lower 6hole bulkhead. Keeps the front tire from snagging them. Here’s a better picture of the proper bracket to keep them distanced from exhaust on 5E .

 

[Gomer pyle]

Thanks. What’s the story behind the short exhaust?

 

[Seven Gables]

Thanks. What’s the story behind the short exhaust?

So it doesn’t catch limbs in the orchard. I been meaning to ask what main uses will you use the new 5e for?

 

[Gomer pyle]

Makes since.

Bush hogging, loader work, disc, and winter feeding. I probably have too large of a tractor but plan for more acreage and I’ve tried the smaller frame tractors and have never been satisfied.