New 5055e

[mingoman]

My old 650 can finally get a much needed rest. I've been looking for a replacement for some time and finally decided on another Deere.
Getting it delivered next week along with the land pride cutter after they install the fel and radio.

 

[TractorGuy]

Congrats!

That's a big jump in tractor size. I am hoping to jump to a mid size cab tractor some day. My backhoe has a cab with AC and it is much more pleasant to work in than my open station tractor.

 

[Wagtail]

Congratulations Mate! :thumbsup:

 

[oosik]

Mighty fine looking unit. A suggestion. I can see by the pic you posted - the rear tires look to be over inflated. Be sure you check EVERYTHING on that new tractor when delivered and PRIOR to putting it to work.

ALL fluid levels - ALL bolts tight and torqued down. THEN read your new OP manual - cover to cover with understanding.

You might call the dealer and see if you can get your OP manual now. Good chance to read it and gain understanding prior to delivery.

 

[TractorGuy]

^^^^
Great advice above.

Definitely put a pull handle on the lugs and check the tire pressure. Over inflated tires are easily punchered and don't come with road hazard.

John Deere has operator manuals online for most current models.

OMSJ16026

 

[Citydude]

After checking bolt torque, take a black sharpie and put a line from the head of the bolt to the plate. A quick glance at the bolts after that will tell you they are still tight.

 

[CobyRupert]

Tires also look to be mounted at the narrowest width. Good for transporting and flat country. This what you want?

 

[mingoman]

Thanks for the feedback all and will do. I will be mowing in rolling hills so I'll check on that this week before they deliver it.

 

[rScotty]

Thanks for the feedback all and will do. I will be mowing in rolling hills so I'll check on that this week before they deliver it.

What a beautiful tractor. Congrats. If you know what tire width you want, it might be worth having the dealer adjust the tread before he delivers it. Those wheels are HEAVY, and the wheel lug torque takes the next size larger tools.
Love the way it looks.
rScotty

 

[oosik]

Good point rScotty. Mine are adjusted out to the next to widest setting. Mine are loaded with RimGuard - estimated weight per tire ~ 1000# or more. The dealer didn't mind making this adjustment and his tilt-bed truck was more than wide enough to transport at this wider setting.

 

[rScotty]

Good point rScotty. Mine are adjusted out to the next to widest setting. Mine are loaded with RimGuard - estimated weight per tire ~ 1000# or more. The dealer didn't mind making this adjustment and his tilt-bed truck was more than wide enough to transport at this wider setting.

Yep, I still remember the first time I had to deal with a flat tire on the big JD. And that was just a FRONT tire...It's sure not like changing the spare on our PU.

Here our soil is a dry sandy & granite-base gravel typical of the Rocky Mountains. There isn't much clay or mud for lugs to grab. So instead of filling the tires we tend to run them wide. In some of the valleys there is more clay soil and they fill their tires.

 

[spitter]

I got tractor envy.:ashamed: I didn't know Deere dealers sold LP . Where is the green paint? :confused3::drink:

 

[beenthere]

My LandPride chipper came with green paint.. from a Kubota dealer no less.. when they learned I would be running it with my 4300, they offered to make it a green one.

 

[mingoman]

My LandPride chipper came with green paint.. from a Kubota dealer no less.. when they learned I would be running it with my 4300, they offered to make it a green one.

Had no idea this could be done!
It was in stock at the local Kubota dealer, however.
I wanted something 8' wide and capable of cutting at least 3" brush. I believe Deere makes a 10' but it takes more tractor.
As it is the 5055e just has enough.

 

[mingoman]

What a beautiful tractor. Congrats. If you know what tire width you want, it might be worth having the dealer adjust the tread before he delivers it. Those wheels are HEAVY, and the wheel lug torque takes the next size larger tools.
Love the way it looks.
rScotty

Thanks! I called this morning and they're going to widen the stance up for me.

 

[CobyRupert]

Thanks! I called this morning and they're going to widen the stance up for me.

Good job mentioning the tire width rScotty!

 

[workinonit]

Good looking tractor. Just bought mine as well. 5090. I had a 5310, basically the same size as yours, since 2002. Best thing I ever bought. Never had any issues with it. I just hope the new one is as reliable.

 

[mingoman]

Good looking tractor. Just bought mine as well. 5090. I had a 5310, basically the same size as yours, since 2002. Best thing I ever bought. Never had any issues with it. I just hope the new one is as reliable.

Thanks! Good luck with your new one too.

 

[mingoman]

Fits in the shop, but just barely.