Soggy Bottom Outdoors
Gold Member
So I bought a new 2013 5075E in 2014. 0 hours. I knew still was a basic intro level tractor when I bought it and that's what I wanted. No cab, no FWA. I added at the dealer, 5 suit case weights and bracket, fluid in rears, (no calcium) an extra set of remotes, and a block heater. With a half tank of fuel and me not on she weights 6890. On a scale not a spec sheet. I added a canopy and floormats myself. It dyno'ed at 71HP. The only warranty issue was a dry rotted and leaking rubber fuel line. Dealership fixed no charge and while they where they replaced the starter. The starter had preformed flawlessly but they said there has recall. New one works 100% too. Before it went out of warranty I hauled it the dealership to give it a once over. Everything checked 100%. Dyno'ed again at 78HP. The salesman told me after some hours running I needed to tighten radiator hose clamps because of leakage. It did and I did and no issue since. The first 100 hours or so it really liked the fuel, nearing the 4 gallon per hour. But since then it has calmed down to the 2.5-3 gallon per hour. Not idling around, PTO rpm full load, 2450-2550rpm. Most of the 400 hours has been pulling a heavy 10ft drag twin spindle bush hog. I have also pulled a new JD 459E round baler with it, no problem. Many other farm chores. No issues. The R to 2nd shift is slick and smooth the other gear shifts not so much. But they don't say its synchronized. Intake heater works well and block heater works better. I would like to see a light on the dash that indicates preheater is on. Also a better way to check hydraulic fluid. Its so clear I have a hard time seeing it, maybe a sight gauge. Two of the screws that hold the heat shield on the exhaust vibrated out and where lost.(replaced) The rpm gauge sensor/needle will not function reliably in cold weather. When it warms up it will. I'll replace. Good tractor for the money, glad I bought it.
