John Deere 5105 4.70 star(s) (9)

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John Deere 5105 Discussions (88)

Here are the most recent 5105 topics from our community.
  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...
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    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????
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User Reviews (9)

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4.00 star(s)
ply32

5105 John Deere
5105D John Deere
Model Year: 0

The tractor itself has the power to do almost all you want to do, but the biggest flaw on the tractor is the condensation one gets in the fuel tank. Summer or winter, water will get in the fuel. We buy our fuel at a location where others buy for their tractor, we buy fuel additive made by John Deere and it doesnt matter. You will get water in the tank and sooner or later the tractor will quit running and you will have to drain the tank.

Pros: Easily handles, power and performance
Cons: Condensation in fuel

5.00 star(s)
Hdobbins

5105 John Deere
Hay tractor
Model Year: 2006

I bale hay with my johndeer 5105 does a great job pulling a Vermeer 504 super I baler .

Pros: Good fuel consumption
Cons: None

5.00 star(s)
aebsmithcreek

5105 John Deere
5105 MFWD
Model Year: 2005

The only fault I have found with the 5105 is that the wiring harness and fuel lines underneath need better protection. Though, I admit it was probably never intended for clearing the land I used it for, a small dozer would have been a better match. That being said I could put the bucket down just clearing the ground with the front end locked in and in L-1 and the tractor would almost idle through 6" bay, gum and pines like they were broom sage. we drug the fuel line off in the first hour or so of work but tucked it under whatever would hold it when we hooked it back up and haven't had a problem with it since. Same of wiring, a lot of wires were pulled loose but again the tractor was really not meant to be used for clearing the kind of terrain it was asked to. I have pulled 8" to 10" pine trees by chaining off high in the tree with no problems. I am a first time tractor owner, I can just imagine what this tractor would do in the hands of a experienced operator. Oh, and it will pull a 16" double bottom plow buried to the max like it ain't even there. I would highly recommend the 5105 MFWD but now that the clearing is done it is a little overkill for what I use it for, farming 3 acres and mowing,cleaning fire break and some ditch and road maint., something around 30 horse would be a better match now.

Pros: Power, simple & dependable to operate & maintain; Good support available.
Cons: Fuel lines and wiring (underneath) could be better protected.

4.00 star(s)
aebsmithcreek

5105 John Deere
JD 5105
Model Year: 2005

For strictly farming and mowing I would have given all 5's but using it for pushing brush it became quickly obvious it was never designed for that use. After about an hour the engine shut down, the unprotected fuel line had been drug off, easy fix and back in business in under an hour. Numerous unprotected wires have been pulled loose while being used by me and the previous owner. at first oil change I found that the oil filter is so tight against the engine case that it is near impossible to get a filter wrench on the filter, evidently the previous oil changer discovered the same thing. It took the old filter off with my bare hands.the lever for 2wd/4wd sticks frequently and I have to get under the tractor to shift it. over all it is a great tractor (keep in mind it is my first tractor) and has performed every task asked of it from land clearing to farming ops and road,fire break and ditch maint. If using a bucket 4wd is a must,a co-worker attempted to push some of my brush with a new 65 horse JD 2wd and couldn't get it done, after I bought mine I could just put it in 4wd and idle right through it. I would highly recommend the 5105 for ag ops and homestead maint. I saved about 50% by buying used, had I paid full price for a new tractor I would have been more let down by the minor problems I had above and in addition the mechanic who serviced the tractor prior to me buying left the PTO lever disconnected and the clutch for the PTO was not adjusted so there was a few hot moments the first time I hooked up the bush hog and tried to mow. Despite that, I have been extremely happy with all the folks at Green South equipment,from sales to parts and service they have been honest and extremely helpful anytime I have called on them. AEB< smithcreek fl

Pros: Dependable and capable, excellent support from Green South.
Cons: Fuel lines and electrical wiring should be better protected, also front drive shaft cover can be penetrated if pushing brush and limbs.

5.00 star(s)
wilsonfam

5105 John Deere
John Deere 5105
Model Year: 2004

Okay.

Pros: John Deere.
Cons: None.

5.00 star(s)
ply32

5105 John Deere
Joh Deere 5105
Model Year: 2004

Does everything you want it to do.

Pros: Easy to operate.
Cons: Fuel line freezes.

5.00 star(s)
daRedbone

5105 John Deere
gotta love a good deal!
Model Year: 2005

I wanted a strongly made tractor without a lot of frills to break. I chose well. I got what I wanted. I don't put a lot of hours on it but they are hard hours. It's been tougher than expected.

Pros: Strong and dependable.
Cons: n/a

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5.00 star(s)
deere5105

5105 John Deere
2004 John Deere 5105
Model Year: 2004

I bought tractor used with 90 hours. I have added a Deere 512 FEL. My tractor is 2WD and I would recommend if going with a 2WD to get the 16.9-28 rear tires and or 4WD if possible. My 2WD has served me well, but there are times 4WD would be nice. So far I am very pleased with my tractor. It is is not a feature loaded machine, but is simple and reliable.

Pros: John Deere quality for a good price.
Cons: N/A

4.00 star(s)
BobGinTX

5105 John Deere
jd5105
Model Year: 2001

strong well made for large- small [utility ] tractor .

Pros: able to lift large round bale on front and back
Cons: initial 3pt valve stuck 3 times , finally replaced in warranty

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