My new 5045D

patricku421 · Dec 16, 2014

Well, I finally found a little time to get back on here and follow up about my purchase. I recently pulled the trigger on a 5045D, 512 loader, bail spike, and a 6' Frontier brush hog. I got it all up to the farm and so far I have put about 20 hours on it. I'm very impressed with the overall quality and performance of the machine so far. It mainly has been used for mowing pastures and carrying rolls of hay, but I have done a little bit of dirt work around my pond with it. This was the first new tractor I have ever purchased, and all in all, I couldn't be happier.

beenthere · Dec 16, 2014

Nice looking rig. :thumbsup:

HEC · Dec 16, 2014

Very Nice

Notforhire · Dec 16, 2014

To the OP
I only mention this because I am unaware of your experience level, so please don't take offence.
If you don't have a counterweight, you may wan't to make/buy one. Facing downhill, with a loaded bucket and a 2WD tractor get's interesting fast. A little extra weight on the back, may keep you out of the pond.

Best, Bill

AKfish · Dec 16, 2014

Congrats on your tractor! Good to hear it's workin' for you the way you wanted.

AKfish

fieldman12 · Dec 16, 2014

Nice tractor!

CobyRupert · Dec 16, 2014

What size trailer is that?

bglz42 · Dec 23, 2014

My favorite! You will love it!

patricku421 · Dec 23, 2014

Notforhire said:
To the OP
I only mention this because I am unaware of your experience level, so please don't take offence.
If you don't have a counterweight, you may wan't to make/buy one. Facing downhill, with a loaded bucket and a 2WD tractor get's interesting fast. A little extra weight on the back, may keep you out of the pond.

Best, Bill

Sorry, for the delayed response, I didn't notice so many people had commented. Bill, I do not have a counter weight yet, but it is in the plans. I have not used the loader without either the brush hog, or a roll of hay on the back. My property is also relatively flat, so that helps.

patricku421 · Dec 23, 2014

CobyRupert said:
What size trailer is that?

It is an 18'x83" 16' deck 2' dovetail. It was a little tight, but I hadn't had a gooseneck hookup installed in the truck yet so we just made it work. Hopefully, there wont be any need to move it again.