5310 2wd utility

grainger12002 · Feb 9, 2004

Anyone have any experience with this model, got a chance for 2wd w G\B 360 loader,low hours,clean. Just wondering if anyone has used one at all-any input appreciated. Thank you

yellowsocks93 · Feb 9, 2004

The 4 wheel drive model was trouble free for us. Same engine so it should be pretty reliable.

cowboydoc · Feb 9, 2004

My brother has a 5510 2wd that he has over 2500 hours on and no problems at all. Does this one have a cab? I know the cab they used to put on those 5000 series wasn't that great.

grainger12002 · Feb 9, 2004

no,no cab,1500 hours,very clean,would like to upgrade the work tractor,wondering if this is a good option-thanks

cowboydoc · Feb 9, 2004

It's a good solid utility tractor for sure. JD has had excellent luck with that motor. It should last you for thousands more hours before anything has to be done to it.

rdbrumfield · Feb 9, 2004

I have the 5300 with the shuttle shift hydraulic reverser. The parking pawl in these tractors has been a nightmare for JD. Mine has been worked on three different times. The last one was a 6000$ bill. JD came out with a recall on them and I did get my money back. The problem is still not solved and I am careful to park on level ground when using the park lever.
On the whole of things though, I like the power and weight to hp ratio. I run a 640 loader, 9 inch bearcat chipper, 6ft bushog, 71/2ft tiller. I had the creep gears installed for tilling and it does a wonderful job.

grainger12002 · Feb 10, 2004

The one I am looking at is straight gear tractor, I believe,have not driven it yet. Does have a new G\G 360Loader w JD joystick. Seems like a nice setup just dont know much about the newer JD utilities. It has cast rear wheel centers,where std one year,so I am told. Really like the lay out,between that and a nice 2640 w JD 146 loader. NOt the same tractor,but the best comparison for now.I like the physical size one the 5310, and the fact that its 20 years newer,better resale value-any other ideas?

rdbrumfield · Feb 10, 2004

Unless you are going to do a lot of loader work, it sounds like you have a nice tractor. Without the 4 wheel drive having a loader is almost an incumberance. They don't do to well, especially if you get the frontend downhill with a load in it. You can lose the ability to stop it. I have even had a rototiller push me downhill with a 2wheel drive. Just be safe and know the limitations of the tractor.