My new JD tractor

[jmwilson]

Well, I finally broke down and bought a John Deere tractor.

What do you guys think?

Mike

 

[jenkinsph]

I think somebody is gonna be real excited.:thumbsup:


I was working this weekend trying to find a couple of 300 pair phone lines crossing a ditch and the property owners grandkids were all taking turns to ride gramps little tractor. These things are a real hit with the little kids both boys and girls.

 

[DKCDKC]

Looks like that carpet needs a little mowing. Enjoy.

 

[bigblock]

That's pretty cool!

 

[murphy1244]

That's how they start the young on green paint, expensive habit.:laughing:

 

[Bob77064]

Nice my grandson would love it.

 

[HarryN]

Dang nice.. Where were these when I was a kid???

 

[jmwilson]

My wife said, "You are not buying a John Deere tractor, unless my grandson gets a John Deere Ground Force toy tractor." The dealer told me he was not losing a sale over a toy tractor.

This 5083E is the nicest thing I have ever owned, except for my wife. Maybe?

The dealer delivered it to my house about three weeks ago.

I've been having to much fun to post any photos, until today.

Guys, I have tons of questions to ask, but in another thread.

Mike

 

[J F]

Niiiice. :thumbsup:

It looks like you're trying to figure out how to get into it. :laughing:

 

[creekbend]

Congratulations regarding both additions. Now it's a "Family Affair".

 

[GreenWannabe]

Looks to me like it's a question as to who will have more fun - the grandson, or you?

 

[grainger12002]

WoW
You did very well on both counts, nothing like a new tractor, my son had one of the smaller one... just grew out of it too fast !!! We did send it to another family whose son ran it for another 100k

Best wishes with the 5083,its sure is nice, someday i am going to splurge on a cab tractor for myself.....I too wont be able to shut it off to take and post a pic of it ......


All the best from CT !!!

Thanks for sharing !!

 

[vtsnowedin]

:thumbsup: Very nice. Look at the reach that H260 loader has out from the front of the tractor.

 

[jmwilson]

Thanks for the complements guys. I ordered the tractor with triple deluxe rear remotes, H260 loader with 3rd function, the tires to be moved out with the rears filled. The tractor came with rear wheel weights, a right side (starboard] door and steps, and a radio. JD, I was surprised it came with a right side [?] door, because I did not order one. I thought about ordering the 553 loader vtsnowedin, but the H260 had so much more to offer.
The only I might change out is the rear lift chains with adjustable bars.


Mike

 

[vtsnowedin]

What is the list price difference between a 553 loader and a H260? The self leveling feature on the H260 is both a ease of use value and a safety feature. Again I'm JD green with envy.

 

[jenkinsph]

Thanks for the complements guys. I ordered the tractor with triple deluxe rear remotes, H260 loader with 3rd function, the tires to be moved out with the rears filled. The tractor came with rear wheel weights, a right side (starboard] door and steps, and a radio. JD, I was surprised it came with a right side [?] door, because I did not order one. I thought about ordering the 553 loader vtsnowedin, but the H260 had so much more to offer.
The only I might change out is the rear lift chains with adjustable bars.



Mike

That is a good list of options that makes sense imo. I always get the maximum number of hydraulic valves when ordering a new tractor. Enjoy your new tractor.:thumbsup:

 

[jmwilson]

What is the list price difference between a 553 loader and a H260? The self leveling feature on the H260 is both a ease of use value and a safety feature. Again I'm JD green with envy.

I think it was a bit over $1000 to the upgrade 553 to 260.

Thanks AMjenkinsph. I started to add these features, but I decided against it. Zero % financing.

Headed to the fields.

Later Mike

 

[bigbull338]

both tractors are very nice.just dont let your grandson beat you racing them.

 

[KennedyDiesel]

Bought one of those for my Grandson Christmas 2011. He was 2 at the time. He drives it a little now (he'll be 4 in Sept) but he hasn't grasped the concept of steering. A remote control would be nice as it's hard to keep pace and grab the wheel. Also would be nice to drive back to the garage rather than carry when he gets bored.

I put rubber grip strips on the rear tires so it doesn't get stuck so easily.

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

Very Nice! :thumbsup: