John Deere 5105 Discussions

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  1. P

    JD 5105 no lights

    Have a 5105 that starts and runs fine. Oil pressure and battery lights work but nothing else. No dash, headlights, back lights or blinkers. Nothing! Checked fuses and all good. Help?
  2. A

    replacing front tires - 27x9.5-15 on a JD 5105

    Front rim/tire of JD5105, I have removed for replacement and maybe rim inspect as a leak may be. I removed and it weighs a 'ton'. It will be a chore to load into the back of the truck. I...
  3. E

    Price Check 2000 John Deere 5105 (Help please)

    2000 John Deere 5105 with bucket rear blade and a 5ft bush hog. 2000 hours nice condition for its age no dents etc, now sitting idly by. With the loss of her husband she would like to sell the...
  4. J

    John Deere 5105 my bucket hydraulic seals just started leaking bad.

    I have seen a videos on rebuilding JD hydraulics. Are most of the JD bucket hydraulics the same general design inside or are they super specific? Does anyone have the rebuild kit numbers for a...
  5. L

    JD 5105 Repair Thread

    I thought I'd use a thread to chronicle my repair of my 5105. Today I got the loader off, pulled it into the shop, and got the hood off with the help of my kids. My plan is to get the bare minimum...
  6. L

    JD 5105 Fire

    This happened Friday after brush hogging the larger areas that I keep mowed. I mowed about an hour, ate a quick dinner, and finished another 45 minutes. I parked it here and went to spray thistle...
  7. D

    JD 5105 Fuel Gauge. Bad Idea?

    My 5105 has the chronically bad fuel sending unit where you have to drain the tank to change it out. Not to mention pay Deere $150 for a new one. And hope it lasts maybe a year. And doesn’t leak...
  8. L

    Replacement Seat for JD 5105

    My JD 5105 has an aftermarket seat (not a great one) that needs to be replaced. I don't necessarily want to buy all of the expensive factory parts to make it stock again. It seems like there...
  9. M

    JD5105 subframe

    Hello, I am hoping to find out if a Kubota BH75 backhoe is compatible to run from a JD 5105? Is there a subframe for the JD5105? Previous backhoe attachment ran from PTO on 5105. The Kubota BH75...
  10. T

    JD 5105 Rockshaft arms stuck in up position

    This week I was ready to do some brush mowing and brought the JD 5105 out of the barn. I raised the mowing attachment with the 3-pt hitch control and backed out. When I tried to lower the mowing...
  11. T

    [B]John Deere 5105 with AWD does not have 3-Point Draft feature[B]

    My John Deere 5105 with All-Wheel-Drive does not have the 3-Point hitch draft feature. I was looking though the owner's manual and the pictures which describe the draft feature versus the ones...
  12. J

    John Deere 5105 Hydraulic surging issue

    I have a John Deere 5105 and the hydraulics controlling the three point hitch surges. It has enough surge to rock the tractor pretty hard anytime you lift something, regardless of weight. It has a...
  13. J

    John Deere 5105 Steering Spindle

    I have a JD 5105, 2wd with adjustable front steering. It has a 512 FEL that was installed by the local JD dealership. This morning the left front spindle snapped in half, immediately behind the...
  14. M

    JD 5105 3 point wont lift

    I have an 05 John Deere 5105 with a 3 pt that wont lift. As I understood it the hydro pump runs the power steering and 3 pt. The steering works fine. The full story is.... this tractor sat up...
  15. S

    What happens if I added too much Hydraulic fluid on JD 5105

    I cant tell by sight glass if it has too much or not. What should I do. I changed the loader cylinder that had been leaking then I added about 6 gallons of new fluid. I don't want to mess anything...
  16. G

    Oil & Fuel JD 5105 filter location hidden

    After some issues with starving for fuel after replacing the primary filter and checking for flow at the tank, I traced the fuel line and found an inline filter located between the steering wheel...
  17. aebsmithcreek

    JD 5105 fault code on dash display

    hello all, first of all let me say the tractor is starting and functioning as of now BUT..... i have had the same surging problems as a recent poster with a 5103 and i do believe it is the in...
  18. C

    John Deere 5105 hydraulic pump

    Has anyone ever replace the hydraulic pump on a John deere 5105 tractor? How hard of a job is it?
  19. L

    JD 5105 Steering Cylinder Rebuild

    The steering cylinder on my tractor was dripping fluid past the polish rod, so I ordered the repair kit and completed it today. Taking the cylinder apart wasn't too bad, but getting the new seals...
  20. D

    John Deere 5105 blowing diagnostics fuse

    I made a mistake on title. It's the F1 position (key switch) I assume I need a new switch????
  21. G

    John Deere 5105 question

    I am looking at buying a John Deere 5105 at the local dealer and has a few questions. The tractor is a MFWD with loader. The tractor I am looking at has bolt on centers. Can I flip the front and...
  22. D

    John Deere 5105 engine noise

    I have a JD 5105 with approx 700 hrs. When idling after warm up, I have noticed a fairly loud "rattling, ratchet" noise that appears to be coming from somewhere on the left side of the engine...
  23. P

    Is this a good price on a 2005 JD 5105?

    My neighbor wants to sell me his tractor. Can anyone tell me if this is a good price for this tractor with the implements listed? It is in pretty good shape, dirty and a little rust on the arms of...
  24. R

    JD 5105 instrument cluster not working

    JD 5105 temp gauge reading hot, never moves. Tractor runs normal, not hot. Fuel gauge cycles but then moves to completely empty. Tach and hour meter functions normal.
  25. T

    JD 5105 loader options

    Ive been looking for a new used tractor with a FEL but I'm having a hard time finding one i like thats the right size, I've found a few with out loaders particularly a 5105 that is set up for a...
  26. R

    Quick Price Check - JD 5105

    Hi Everyone: 1st Post! Long time lurker and avid reader of the forum - I have learned so much here and many thanks in advance for your insight. I am evaluating a 2006 John Deere 5105 MFWD (50...
  27. aebsmithcreek

    JD 5105 ignition problem

    I went out to start my 5105 yesterday and it would not start. I have 12.7 volts at the battery but tried jumping it anyway, no luck. sometimes it does nothing at all when I turn the key but most...
  28. J

    JD 5105 overheating -- again... need some help..

    My 2000 JD 5105 (45 hp) had an over heating issue almost exactly a year ago. I flushed and replaced the thermostat and all seemed good. A few days ago I was bush hogging and saw the temp gauge...
  29. J

    John Deere 5105 electrical

    Hello, I'm new here and looking for some help I've purchased a used Deere 5105, it runs great but the fuel gauge seems to be stuck on full, and the flashers don't work. I've done a little...
  30. B

    Replace priming pump with bulb? JD 5105

    I have a John Deere 5105 and believe I am having trouble bleeding the fuel system. Here is a link to a picture of the seal from inside the hand priming pump located near the engine. This seal...
  31. B

    New: In Texas, retired fireman, with John Deere 5105.

    Hello all, Just introducing myself as suggested by the auto-generated admin email. I live in Central Texas, and enjoy working with my 4wd 2006 John Deere 5105 with a front end loader. Awesome...
  32. B

    Dangling hoses on John Deere 5105

    Hi, I inherited an old John Deere 5105 when we bought a house and acreage a year ago. I've read the manual and used it several times to bush hog and drag logs. I'm not as familiar with it as I'd...
  33. F

    Erratic temperature gauge on JD 5105

    Starting a couple of weeks ago, the temperature gauge has both slowly, and rapidly, increased to hot and "needle pegged" with no apparent over-heated engine. Gauge shows warm up as normal, runs...
  34. B

    John Deere 5105 engine problem

    Hi, I got a 10 year old John Deere 5105 when we bought a house in January. I've read the manual, done a few maintenance checks, and used it about 15 hours to bush hog a hilly field. This evening...
  35. W

    John deere 5105 hydraulics quit working

    I am new to the forum and don't have a lot of knowledge about hydraulics. Today the hydraulics stopped working on my 2002 JD 5105- front end loader, 3 point, and steering. It was intermittent at...
  36. E

    John Deere 5105

    My 2002 JD 5105 starts runs soft for a moment then quits. Tried it the next day, cooled off, ran for a while. Ideas?Thanks
  37. C

    JD 5105 no start

    Hey there . So I have this 5105 . Seat was siezed and wouldn't slide so listed it off tractor to grease it, unplugged two safety wires under seat and there is a largish wire on one of rear bolts...
  38. J

    John Deere 5105 electrical

    Having some problems with the headlights on my 2000 JD 5105. Have narrowed it down to the ground. The manual says the ground for the headlights is on the right side by the battery. but I am not...
  39. V

    John Deere 5105 will not stay running,

    Hey, I have a John Deere 5105 It will start and idle up for about 2 seconds than just shut down.It has been cold and I have been keeping the manifold heater plugged in.It will eventually run if...
  40. F

    john deere 5105 fuse location

    i looked where my dealer told me (down by my feet) but could not find my fuse block ---- HELP!!!
  41. M

    JD 5105 electrical short

    I was disking a field yesterday when my 2006 JD 5105 quit running. So far been able to determine the battery, starter & alternator are fine. There seems to be a short that blows the 30amp fuse to...
  42. D

    2005 John Deere 5105 with a fuel supply problem

    I have a '05 model 5105 with just under 600 hours on it. I was using it to clear under brush with the box scraper when the problem began. I was working it at an idle. It revved up slightly while I...
  43. C

    John Deere 5105 no electrical power

    I have a 5105 John Deere, I have a problem with the electrical sys. I have no electric , I replaced battery, now key switch, but still have no lights or power of any kind. Real confussed. Oh I...
  44. J

    JD 5105 will not operate in 4th gear high range

    Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and have a big question. I have a John Deere 5105. When in low range, everything works fine. In high range gears 1-3 work fine. The only way to get it to work in 4th...
  45. E

    Back of JD 5105

    I have a question. What is the function of the unit on the back of my 5105 tractor which seems to all be related? I have highlighted three parts of it. Ed Hahnenberg
  46. B

    jd 5105 brake trouble

    My 5105 is acting crazy. One brake locks up when you mash the pedal, and the other will not work when you mash it. Can anyone please help !
  47. B

    Problem with John Deere 5105

    My tractor would not start this morning. I had not replaced my battery since it was bought seven years ago. I assumed it was a dead battery. After purchasing a new battery, I discovered it was...
  48. P

    John Deere 5105 Fuel Leak

    Last year, I could not start my tractor a couple of times. My mechanic explained that there was no fuel pump between the tank and the fuel filter and it had lost prime. He advised me to leave my...
  49. A

    JD 5105 won't go into gear when running....

    this is a JD 5105 MFWD 600 hour 2004 tractor, shed kept. Hasn't been started in 3 weeks. I can run through the gears when it is not running, but when running it won't go into any gear. It won't...
  50. J

    Hydraulics on JD 5105

    New to the forum. I have a JD5105 (2000 model) that had 2 rear SCV's controlled by two levers beside the seat. The tractor has a 553 loader that is plumbed into the rear remotes. Is there a...
  51. M

    2001 JD 5105 Will not start

    I have a 2001 John Deere 5105. Was using it and then cut it off and then tried to restart and it would not turn over. It makes no noise what so ever. The batteries are fully charged. Does anyone...
  52. G

    JD 5105

    Looking for JD Tractor service manual
  53. R

    JD 5105 hydraulic problems

    Newbie in the group, I bought my 5105 in 2000 and only experienced hydraulic prblems all else is fine. I have 380 hrs in the engine, yes I still want/need the tractor... I have replaced 3 "rock...
  54. texasjohn

    Rotary Cutter JD 5105 tractor with JD MX 6 rotary cutter quits cutting

    I admit it... am embarrassed by this question, I should be able to figure this out myself but am stumped. This is a friend's equipment, very well maintained, in fact, by dealer. She's owned...
  55. P

    Oil & Fuel JD 5105

    I have a JD 5105 and it seems that the fuel line freezes. I keep the fuel on full and buy fuel from reputable diesel co. Have prime and drained fuel and water seems to come out of tank. I also...
  56. D

    JD 5105 PTO Slipping?

    Noticed yesterday while running my JD MX6 cutter in thick grass that it quit cutting. Raised it up and it picked back up and would cut fine. Next pass when I get to the thick grass it slows or...
  57. A

    JD 5105 front wheels making growning sounds

    Hi folks - sure could use some opinions here.... I have a JD 5105 tractor with MFWD made in 2004. Just this year i bought a loader - a 553. Now, when it is in MFWD, and when the loader is empty...
  58. J

    JD5105 3pt arms free, lever won't move?

    Last night I hooked up my landscape rake to drag our riding arena, all things going well. Started up the hill and adjusted the draft control, got down and opened the gate, started to lower the...
  59. M

    New Owner JD 5105

    OK, can't search any more. I think we've looked at every tractor in texas. Most 4 or 5 times. We went back and forth between a compact and a full size. Settled on a MFWD 5105 with a 522 on it...
  60. A

    Bush hog M446 loader fit a JD 5105?

    Hi guys - anyone know whether this loader will fit? Or is it adaptable to fit?
  61. A

    Bush hog Loader on a JD 5105

    Hi guys - in my search for a loader for my MFWD JD 5105, I found a new (sat on the lot for years) bush hog m446 loader. the dealer called bush hog engineers who said it wont' fit. this doesnt...
  62. A

    Help me pick a Loader for my JD 5105!

    I have been saving for years. I *think* in february I will have about 4000 for a loader. tractor already has the joystick and factory plumbing for the loader, came frm factory that way. I am...
  63. J

    Looking at a JD 5105 4wd

    Going to look at a 2003 JD 5105 4WD this weekend. I would like any comments good or bad about this model. Overall the 5105 doesnt seem too bad of a tractor. The only thing I am on edge over is...
  64. A

    JD 5105 brake catching?

    Hi folks... I have a 5105 made around 2004 - lately (month or two) I noticed a groaning sound coming from the right rear wheel assembly when the tractor coasts to a stop - like when I dis-engage...
  65. C

    2007 JD 5105

    I found a '07 5105 MFWD w/ FEL, 70 hrs - $23,700. This seems to be a pretty slick tractor and the seems pretty reasonable. I thought I'd run it by the experts first though.:D Thanks
  66. A

    2004 JD 5105 hydraulics acting up - foamy and groaning

    I wonder if the pickup screen could be clogged? How do I get to the pickup screen to clean it? Thanks for any help.
  67. R

    JD 5105 ..or any model..axle ???

    Was looking at a 5105 recently and noticed that the rear axles had been extended away from the housing, about three inches each, and was taken aback at first. The owner said they did this for...
  68. B

    JD 5105 vs. 5103 - 2WD

    Trying to get a grasp on what the differences are both in terms of cost and capability. Don't want to find I could've gotten something much better for a few bucks more. So far: Both appear to...
  69. J

    Frame,Mounts,Casting,JD5105 10A Backhoe Modifications

    I Have posted threads in attachments, owner operator and hyd. now here on this tractor and progress. I am needing advice and knowledge to avoid any problems here I am not seeing. I have a John...
  70. J

    JD5105 series owners-What attachments work best with this tractor, root rake,grapple,

    I am setting up this tractor to do alot: remove stumps,roots,trees from edges of crop land and where I had timbering done. To maintain ranch/yard/pastures/fence,gravel roads. Use to excavate and...
  71. scott_vt

    JD5105 makin hay

    Mornin Guys, I thought I would post a few pictures of my friend and local farmer Neil, mowing my Uncle Daves 30 acres with his 5105 and his International 9ft haybine. He has been...
  72. A

    Kubota M5040 vs. JD 5105

    I am looking at upgrading my current tractor (Farmtrac 360DTC) to a 50HP class tractor. I have looked around and have narrowed the choices down to the Kubota M5040 (with LA1153 FEL) and the JD...
  73. Z

    Questions about JD 5105 and 522 FEL

    Looking at this combination to possibly purchase. One major use would be mowing brush and pasture, and another use would be taking apart old-farm rock piles to get use of ground. I have two...
  74. CWP37

    Kubota MX5000 vs. JD 5105 or Others?

    I swung by my local Kubota dealer and asked if he had any end of the year deals on anything in stock. He quoted me $21,900 for an MX5000DT 4WD LA852 FEL w/ SSQA. This seems like a fair to great...
  75. A

    JD 5105 overheating

    Hi folks. I had this tractor since early 05. I ran it hard last summer with no heat problems. Yesterday, the heat shot up near red, and then pegged at the hottest indication and stayed there...
  76. A

    NEW JD 5105 turn signal won't work

    NEW JD 5105 turn signal won\'t work Any ideas? I have bought a new turn signal relay and plugged it in to all the old relay slots one at a time to see if it fixed them, and no workie. Thanks in...
  77. A

    Need a manual for JD 5105

    hi folks - I have lost my manual - I went back to dealer and asked for a new one, which they were happy to provide for around 50 bucks. Is there a way to get them in CD form, or PDF form? thanks.
  78. G

    Price Check GOOD PRICE ON JD5105 AND 5205

    What's a good price on a John Deere 5105 and a John Deere 5205 for farm use(Without Taxes). Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.
  79. AKfish

    Price Check JD5105 or 5205 pricing

    My neighbor is in the market for a new MFWD 5105 or 5205. They are currently relying on a late 70's or early 80's IH 826 to mow and bale about 100 acres of timothy hay. I've noticed that most...
  80. E

    New JD 5105 w/ 522 loader

    I just purchased a 2005 5105 and 522 loader from my local dealer. Should be on my farm by next week- anything special with the 5005 series that I should know about? Mine is 2wd and will be used...
  81. P

    Comparison Case IH JX55/JX65 versus John Deere 5105/5205

    I am contemplating the purchase of one of these two tractors. It seems to me that the Case is a more advanced tractor, with more hydraulic pump capacity, better visibility, and heavier overall...
  82. C

    Price Check Need help quick on JD5105 price

    Local paper here advertises a JD5105 4WD, FEL, bushhog, 185 hrs for $20,000. Is it a good price? If not, what is a fair offer (good for me, OK for the seller)? I did the JD pricing for new and...
  83. S

    JD5105 (MFD) VS Kubota M4900 (MFD) VS NH TC-45

    I will be purchasing a tractor. I've narrowed it down to onw of the following three 4WD tractors; JD-5105 Kubota M4900 SUD NH TC-45 I will be using it to maintain 48 acres that I own and will...
  84. Ledgemere Farm

    New John Deere 5105

    My brother just got his new 5105 with FEL and ags. I love the sound of it. Got to try it out with a baler yesterday. Makes me wish I owned more land so I could buy one!
  85. BillG_in_TX

    JD 5105 Alternator Overcharging

    I'm posting this for my brother, whose JD 5105 with 10 hrs has had a problem with the alternator evidently overcharging or continuously charging the battery. The dealer is coming out next week to...
  86. A

    jd5105

    I was looking at a jd4700 for my tree farm and then came across a 5105 mfwd with loader and only 65 hours for $20,500. Can anyone tell me about this tractor any help would be appreciated
  87. B

    JD 990 vs. JD 5105

    I am looking at several types of small tractors to work on the land we have purchased. I have currently narrowed it down to the JD 990 or the JD 5105. Any thoughts as to which would be the best...
  88. D

    JD5105/4600 Prices

    I posted the following information under the "New Owner of TC45D" thread in the Buying a For/NH forum. I noticed in the other 5105 thread that 521 loaders might be a problem. So far two...
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