John Deere 5052R Compact Utility Tractor

[Delmarva Ag]

New member here. I looked at one of these on my dealers lot today. Really nice tractor built here in the states in Georgia. Any members have this tractor or similar model? Good, bad, etc. I think it comes in 6 different models.

Thanks in advance!

 

[engine29]

If it's a 5000 series, it's a utility tractor not a compact. Compacts go up through the 4000 series.

 

[Delmarva Ag]

I'm sorry. Fat fingers typing on an ipad. I meant 4052R. According to the dealer this 4 family comes in 6 configurations:
4044M 44 engine hp
4044R 44 engine hp
4052M 52 engine hp
4052R 52 engine hp
4066M 66 engine hp
4066R 66 engine hp

M designates the basic no-frills model. Loader is not detachable.

R designates the deluxe model which includes rear-mounted fender hitch control, swivel seat, detachable self-leveling H180 loader, and ePTO.

Any members have this tractor in any of the above configurations?

Thanks,

Alan

 

[GuidoSarducci]

I currently own a 3038E and have been shopping around for quite awhile for a bigger replacement.

I feel like the 3038E has a ton of power for it's weight class which can sometimes be a hindrance. The 4000 series is only slightly bigger with way more power. That's great for running a huge bush hog but doesn't do you any favors in loader capacity, or ground work where you need the weight for traction.

The other issue is price, those 4052R's are really expensive for a compact. You can get a 5055E which truthfully has twice the capability for the same price or less.

Just my :2cents:

 

[wmonroe]

Welcome to TBN. I may be wrong but I thought the E series was the no frills line that didn't have a removable loader, etc and the M was more of a "well optioned" model and the R was top of the line. I have a similar tractor only Kubota and while I didn't need all the hp for what I do, I have definitely used it. A smaller machine could do everything I need but it is nice having the size and power. If it's what you want and don't mind the extra money I say go for it.

 

[GManBart]

Welcome to TBN. I may be wrong but I thought the E series was the no frills line that didn't have a removable loader, etc and the M was more of a "well optioned" model and the R was top of the line. I have a similar tractor only Kubota and while I didn't need all the hp for what I do, I have definitely used it. A smaller machine could do everything I need but it is nice having the size and power. If it's what you want and don't mind the extra money I say go for it.

You're thinking of the 5000 series where the E models are basic, and M are deluxe (plus made in the U.S.).

For whatever reason, the 4000 series is different and the M is the base model, while the R is deluxe.

I think they're light (3,700lbs) for the horsepower, and have a weak loader (2,200lbs to 110").

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

John Deere is consistently inconsistent in the series designations. Makes things confusing for shoppers.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

You're thinking of the 5000 series where the E models are basic, and M are deluxe (plus made in the U.S.).

For whatever reason, the 4000 series is different and the M is the base model, while the R is deluxe.

I think they're light (3,700lbs) for the horsepower, and have a weak loader (2,200lbs to 110").

Non self leveling shows 2539lbs to 110" measured at the pins. That 3700lbs is for the cab model, only 3100lbs for the open station. Pretty hard, even with ballast to make full use of all the available power.

 

[jenkinsph]

Non self leveling shows 2539lbs to 110" measured at the pins. That 3700lbs is for the cab model, only 3100lbs for the open station. Pretty hard, even with ballast to make full use of all the available power.

Brian,
Which model are you referencing? An open station 4052 weighs 3770 lbs. and a cab is optional that brings these tractors to 4300 lbs. roughly. My 4520 cab with iron weights is about 5500 lbs.

 

[GManBart]

Non self leveling shows 2539lbs to 110" measured at the pins. That 3700lbs is for the cab model, only 3100lbs for the open station. Pretty hard, even with ballast to make full use of all the available power.

That must be the D180 loader....I only looked at the D170 specs. Deere makes it so hard to find loader specs that it's silly. I was able to find that they list the weight of the open station model as 3,770lbs and 4,600lbs (and change) for the cab model.