My new 5055D was delivered today.

[Edward. S]

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A little too wet for blade work but I had to pull some manure out from the horses run in. Waiting for it to dry out some before I stick that new bucket into it.

Funny thing is, that I have the same blade. Not sure how wide yours is but mines 7ft. Its a bit light for my tractors but it works okay to level driveways and headlands. Nice tractor you got.

 

[bglz42]

Nice rig! Congrats!

 

[gemstarfarm]

Funny thing is, that I have the same blade. Not sure how wide yours is but mines 7ft. Its a bit light for my tractors but it works okay to level driveways and headlands. Nice tractor you got.

Thats a 6 ft blade from the 8N days I thought it was the right size for conditions

 

[gemstarfarm]

Nice rig! Congrats!

Thanks......

 

[adirondackmtnman]

Welcome and congratulations!! Plus one on what Notforhire said.
I like my E very much and hope you have similar results.
The only piece of advice I might add while you break it in is to tighten the radiator hose clamps now and after the first full days work then check them again at fifty hours. It seems the hoses need to settle in before you can get them tight enough. Other then that what the owner痴 manual says to do in regards to bolt torque etc. needs to be followed and you will be all set.

My 5045D started leaking antifreeze @ right around 16 hours...I wish I had known about the issue before, but hindsight's 20/20...once tightened, they haven't leaked again, but definitely keep checking them...the water pump hoses are a little tight to get to, but hit those as well...I addressed mine with the dealer and they sent a guy up with a gallon of antifreeze...so I guess I can't complain:thumbsup: Have fun with your new tractor, I think they're a blast to work with, and congratulations!!

 

[grainger12002]

beautiful tractor there Gentsfarm,keep us posted as you break it in.......They are beautiful when they are new, too bad they are so expensive,
but what isn't right ?


From CT-

 

[grainger12002]

sorry about that spelling mix up......I mean Gemstar.....

 

[gemstarfarm]

My 5045D started leaking antifreeze @ right around 16 hours...I wish I had known about the issue before, but hindsight's 20/20...once tightened, they haven't leaked again, but definitely keep checking them...the water pump hoses are a little tight to get to, but hit those as well...I addressed mine with the dealer and they sent a guy up with a gallon of antifreeze...so I guess I can't complain:thumbsup: Have fun with your new tractor, I think they're a blast to work with, and congratulations!!

They put a statement in the manual about checking all the hoses. (I read it during the days and days of rain) I am at seven hours and so far no issues.

 

[gemstarfarm]

sorry about that spelling mix up......I mean Gemstar.....

No worries about the spelling!