Bought a 5425 With Cab

[Silk Hope Soldier]

Yes, folks--I can bite the bullet.

I shopped and fretted, compared and contrasted, whined and cajoled but finally got 'er done.

So, I got the 5425 MFWD with Cab, 12/12 Pwr rev, dual rears valves and triple mid with joystick--and just about every available option from the "instructor seat" aux lighting, rear wipers, MP3 stereo, heck, I even got the flashing beacon light on top. My son was with me and loved it, so what the heck.

Also picked-up the following

542 FEL with 85" HD Bucket
HD Box Blade
JD 390 HD Flail Mower
JD 709 Rotary Cutter
Bush Hog PHD
66" Root Grapple
JD 675 HD Tiller

And two free hats!

Got all this for a price that was fair--great deal on the tractor and loader. Most implements were very good deals--he made a few bucks on the tiller, I'll admit, but they have to make some money too.

Al in all, I went with this particular dealer because the salesman was very knowledgeable, and didn't BS me.

Bottom line is I got more for less $ and feel great about the deal.

I take delivery in about 2 weeks. Whew!

Many, many thanks to all that have helped me with this process and for their advice and counsel. This is a truly wonderful forum.

The fun never stops,

Silk Hope Soldier.

 

[sixdogs]

Good deal...I can't imagine you'll have any regrets on this one.
I have a 5520 with NO, repeat NO cab and wish I did. I love the tractor and they will likely outlast the both of us. JD has made a boatload of these so lots of accessories around and priced fair.

We could use a photo or two when you get it. What part of the country are you in?

 

[AKfish]

Congratulations!! You sure went all out on that deal! You've got a platform now that you won't ever likely "outgrow" and should well handle everything that you and those 100 acres can throw at it.

Keep us posted when you start shopping for a baler, rake and a MoCo....

Best of luck and safe tractorin'.

AKfish

 

[dieselfuelonly]

Congrats on your tractor!

 

[GeneD14]

Congradulations!!! You will absolutely love the cab and your son will like the instructor seat. It sounds like your getting alot of useful implements with it. Enjoy your new machine.

 

[Dargo]

700 hours later and mine is going strong. I might add that about 400 of those hours were digging and doing heavy lifting. My 2nd seat is rarely empty. That means an awful lot. My kids will always remember "helping" dad on the tractor. Just as mine was going out of warranty I had a problem with the fuel system. Since it would be out of warranty after the repair, my dealer installed the 5525 fuel system and then turned that fuel pump up a bit. (The 5425 is identical to the 5525 other than it's fuel system)

Although I had plenty of power before, and always just used the "e-PTO" setting, I can tell the difference in higher gears pulling the plow and when going up steep hills while running in high gear on the road. Oh, did you get the HD Worksite bucket (it's black), or the green bucket? If you plan on doing any digging or clearing heavy stuff, the much heavier Worksite bucket is definitely worth it. I got a set of weighted R1 tires as wall as a set of non-weighted R4 wheels and tires with mine. Here is a picture of the really heavy duty bucket from JD that I'm talking about. Congrats and enjoy!

 

[unreconstructed]

I have the 5325 with 3 rear remotes and the 12x12 and 542 loader. I love this rig. so you oughta be walkin in high cotton with the cab and the platform. Congrats!!

 

[BarryinMN]

Congratulations!!!

Have the dealer throw a set of pallet forks on the delivery truck & you will be all set...

You might be able to stop by the dealer & pick up some owners manuals to read up before delivery & get questions answered during the delivery.

 

[Karl2]

That is one sweet machine!

 

[kennyd]

You might be able to stop by the dealer & pick up some owners manuals to read up before delivery & get questions answered during the delivery.

OR you can download them HERE