Soggy Bottom Outdoors
Gold Member
I think I can give a fair honest review. I bought a 2013 2wd oos 5075E in 2014. New old stock, never sold, 0 hours, full two years warrenty. Dealer added 5 suitcase weights and bracket to the front, antifreeze to the rears, a extra set of remotes, and a block heater. I added a canopy, floor mats, extra lights, a horn, and fire extinguisher. Tractor was rated at 61-62 PTO HP. I watched the dyno go to 72-73 myself, which I feel put the engine at 83HP. The dealership is beside a grainery with a scale. With me not on it and a half tank of fuel she weighted 6830lbs. I bought this tractor to be a backup to the backup. I knew it was a no frilles basic tractor when I bought it. But I expected it to earn it's keep and it has. Most of the 100 hours it has pulled a heavy Agri-tech 10 ft bush hog cliping pasture and some CRP ground. It has walked on with it. The rest of the time it has fed cattle and run a post hole digger. No issues. It does like fuel, 4.25-4.5 gallon an hour at 2500rpm and the bush hog. But the Nebraska Tractor Test does say this is accurate. The 2nd to reverse shift is as smooth as any shuttle I have. The other gears are syncro'd but require a "touch'. I have just not had any issues with it. Changes/improvements; I am strongly right-handed and would like to see all controls in one spot on the right hand side. But it may add extra cost. I would also like to see a light on the dash to indicate preheater is on. My only disappointment is the brakes. Adequete but soft. Has never bottomed out or failed to stop me but more travel than I'd like. The brakes will "lock down" tight enough to slide the tires so they are working. Did the tractor use any oil? Yes, about a pint at the most. I'm totally happy it and wish I'd bought it sooner. Questions?