5055E Issues

[KYThunder]

Im glad people are seeing this and it is impacting their decision on a new purchase. I still haven't heard from JD as to their resolution. Im putting it in their hands to make this right. If they don't I will make more noise than a mule in a tin barn. Every forum I can find I will tell my story, I will sell every JD I have and never look back. I have told the dealer this as well. The ball is in their court. On a side note, seeing thst tractor split in half affirmed my reasons for not wanting to keep it, lines hanging everywhere, tubes open and not covered, parts strung everywhere, comparable to my wife having her c- section lol.

 

[Tx Jim]

Did you change wives just because of her requiring a C-SECTION?

 

[KYThunder]

Lol, no she would be alot harder to get rid of.... My big complaint is its got 40 hours on it, unacceptable in my book.

 

[gladehound]

This is an interesting thread since Deere was on my list of cab tractors I was considering. Is this another brand of tractor that they painted green and sold as their own from some other country?

I have read that the JD 5000 series is made in India. It certainly seems that the 5000 series has more problems than any of the other series.

 

[KYThunder]

Dealer called this morning, the engine block is machined wrong causing the oil leak. They sent info and pics to John Deere. Now I am really becoming uneasy about the quality of not only my tractor but anything setting on the lot as well. He said there is no easy fix now, new engine block, etc? I believe now I'm leaning towards a money back instead of replace with new, this is completely unacceptable on a $38k tractor. We also agree there is too much fluid in the clutch housing for it to be just oil, probably has a transmission leak as well. Still haven't hear from Regional Rep. for his offer from John Deere.

 

[JKR]

I feel for you. I don't know if JD will give you all the money back, but I would think they would give you a new tractor.

 

[KYThunder]

Dealer called today, will require new block, regional rep said to give me a new tractor. We shall see how it holds up. I guess it was some aggravation being without it and a few phonecalls but in the end JD is doing what is right. I don't mind staying loyal as long as the loyalty is both ways and it appears they are holding up their end of the bargain. Just wish I didn't have to deal with the emissions but I have noticed the new ones have the telescopic rear arms and a relocated exhaust stack to the cab corner, 2 things my other tractor didn't have. Thanks for everyone's replies. Hope this one is a little better than the last.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Good on Deere.

 

[sixdogs]

Yes, congrats on the outcome and good for you. Please keep us posted on the progress.

 

[JKR]

I'm glade it work for for you. I like the new Tier 4 emission tractor. A lot less diesel smell and it runs strong.