New 5055E

[PapaPerk]

Makes perfect sense, Deere does not MAKE the tractor in GA, i.e. the engine, transmission, axles etc. They ASSEMBLE the tractor. I think you'll find an Indian built skid unit arrives in Georgia to have the cab and remainder "assembled". Deere MAKES the actual components (aside from the cab) in India, and can also ASSEMBLE them there. Does it matter? Only if one Deere facility has less stringent quality control than the other.

Be interesting to know if "GA" tractors have more issues than "Pune" ones or vice versa.

Does it matter where it's made? Absolutely!

If the workers building a machine have pride in their work, are paid well, are treated fairly and have good work conditions quality will be outstanding. Quality will suffer if not.

John Deere's push to put profit over quality is obviously what's wrong with the OPs tractor. It's a real shame. John Deere once stood for quality and reliability. Now that reputation is questionable. Too many bean counters running John Deere now.

OP you should demand a new tractor. You are being too nice with Deere. You are paying a premium for the green paint. You deserve to have a nice new tractor with ZERO problems! The tractor you have is a lemon... Dump it and get another one. Good luck! I feel for u.

 

[rustyshakelford]

Talked to salesman tonight. Tractor doesn't fall under the 30 day promise however they are going to make it right. They talked about an extended warranty or new tractor if I wanted. He told me he hasn't found any 5055e cab tractors with the power reverser in Texas or Louisiana yet. Might have to go to a 5065e but I don't really want to sink in several more thousand. We will figure out something more on Monday.

Brett

 

[AKfish]

Talked to salesman tonight. Tractor doesn't fall under the 30 day promise however they are going to make it right. They talked about an extended warranty or new tractor if I wanted. He told me he hasn't found any 5055e cab tractors with the power reverser in Texas or Louisiana yet. Might have to go to a 5065e but I don't really want to sink in several more thousand. We will figure out something more on Monday.

Brett

When I was dealing on a new tractor, the cost of each additional 10hp was around $2,500 list price. I'd imagine that it has increased somewhat from 2011.

However, that's within the "margins" for mama Deere and your dealer. Maybe they can make it right for you with a "great" deal on a cab model 5065E!

Best of luck,

AKfish

 

[PapaPerk]

Talked to salesman tonight. Tractor doesn't fall under the 30 day promise however they are going to make it right. They talked about an extended warranty or new tractor if I wanted. He told me he hasn't found any 5055e cab tractors with the power reverser in Texas or Louisiana yet. Might have to go to a 5065e but I don't really want to sink in several more thousand. We will figure out something more on Monday.

Brett

Thats good! Get a new one. They should be able to get one shipped in from another state... Or if you can pay $500 more for the bigger machine go that route. But that would be max added payment for u.

 

[ovrszd]

Good luck with all this Brett. I'd not handle this well. I'd give my dealer time to make it right. But I'd also have an end moment when my patience would cease. Hopefully this will work out for you before you reach that point.

 

[Lastkidpicked]

Brett, I wanted to thank you for this thread. Following your issue is very helpful to those of us considering a new tractor.

Thank you again, and please keep us informed.

 

[rustyshakelford]

Brett, I wanted to thank you for this thread. Following your issue is very helpful to those of us considering a new tractor.

Thank you again, and please keep us informed.

This started as a happy experience but hopefully others will get a little more educated about the product thru me. So far dealer and deere has been great. I'll give an update on Monday. Hopefully it'll be positive and I'll know when I will have my new tractor

Brett

 

[Magicman710]

Honestly, if I could go back I'd rather have a 5065 or 5075E.

I feel that 55HP is a little too small for the size tractor the 5055E is. With a loader and cab it weighs nearly 7000 pounds, and mine likes to struggle going up hills in 4C. I don't know if an extra 20HP would help with that or not.

 

[sixdogs]

Just a hunch but I'll bet you would really love a 5065. Maybe it's nature's way of telling you to upgrade.

 

[wmonroe]

Good luck, hopefully you get the news you want on Monday.