5045

[deere5105]

If you can afford the 4WD unit go with it. Pulling a downed tree out for firewood was one of the first situations I encountered with my 5105 2WD where I was suprised at the loss of traction. I managed to get the tree out, just had to do a little more snatching on it than I preferred. I don't regret having owned the 2WD. It worked ok for most situations. It just isn't comparable to the 4WD unit. If purchasing new, be sure to opt for the largest rear tire size possible.

 

[Glen Watkins]

There is no comparison between two and four wheel drive on anything!

 

[ShannonCole888]

how do you send pics, I want to point something out to you guys, thanks.. lay it out step by step if you would, I want to show you guys something, and ask your opinon.. thanks

 

[deere5105]

Use the reply to post and the click on the button to go to Advanced. Should give you a link to make attachments.

Just remember, there are appropriate jobs for 2WD units, but when you look at what is on the lots new and what prices are for used, you will quickly see what is most desired. Some will buy because it is trendy, but I don't see this crowd buying tractors just because it is the thing to do at the time. I recently saw a Craigslist add locally for a barely used 50 HP Kubota with FEL for sale for a very good price. Add read that tractor in like new condition, no known problems. Reason for sale...want to purchase 4WD tractor.

 

[ShannonCole888]

Notice the rust on the 2605, on the two hoses, and on the front end, the paint job on the 2600 series doesn't seem to be on par with the John Deere's I have looked at. I notice the Kubota has a good fit, and finish, but their M5640SU model, frame paint was faded on the display models at the dealership... The 1600 series tractors from Massey Ferguson seem to have a better paint job, than the 2605,2615,2625, I looked at a Massey Ferguson 2635, and it's paint job seemed a little better. Anyone know why this maybe. I know they all tend to have some surface rust, but some of the used 2605's on tractor house seem to have more, than I would desire..

 

[ShannonCole888]

Anyone know about the quality of the steel used in these tractors, what grade, so on etc.. any tips on how to fix this.. The John Deere's don't seem to be bad for this, even on their used model's when the paint peels, the rust doesn't seem to be that bad on John Deere's as with some other brands. I am not saying the Massey Ferguson tractors are cheap, or anything. I am not sure this is the case. I notice in the 2600 series line, some have gray, and some have black frames. I noticed some pictures of the John Deere's tractors, that were the predecessors to the 5045e, would break in half, if they took a hard rollover, where the front, and rear end bolts together on the transmission..I noticed this with other John Deere compact tractors. They would break in half if they took a hard rollover. This doesn't discourage me from buying John Deere. The Massey Ferguson 2650HD's seem to have a better paint coat on them, that the 2600 series, but the exhaust stack, seems to have a bit of surface rust from sitting out in the wheather at dealerships..

 

[ShannonCole888]

I don't want a tractor covered in surface rust after about 5years of ownership. Mechanically I believe John Deere, and Massey Ferguson are about the two best brands to choose from. It also seems to me that the John Deere 5045 model's rear ends are high up off the ground a bit, while the Massey Ferguson 2600 series tractors all sit lower to the ground. I have tried to watch some video's on youtube, of this modle of John Deere plowing, or it's close predessors to see how well it does with a good plow. It also seems that the Massey Ferguson's work better with plows to plow. Any insight? I evaluate this quite thoroughly, so that the money I spend, might be invested wisely, and adequately..

 

[ShannonCole888]

This is some pictures of the 5045d, the paint coating, and the rear end of how it sits in porportion to the ground

 

[ShannonCole888]

This is some pictures of some of the other tractors I have been considering, the 2615 4wd, John Deere 5065e 2wd, Massey Ferguson 2605 2wd, Massey Ferguson 2635 4wd

 

[ShannonCole888]

There are other tractors, such as the 2650HD 2wd, MF2605 4wd, these are some pictures of some of the property's I have been looking at, these are just some pictures to give some idea