John Deere 5052R Compact Utility Tractor

[Delmarva Ag]

New member here. I looked at one of these on my dealers lot today. Really nice tractor built here in the states in Georgia. Any members have this tractor or similar model? Good, bad, etc. I think it comes in 6 different models.

Thanks in advance!

 

[engine29]

If it's a 5000 series, it's a utility tractor not a compact. Compacts go up through the 4000 series.

 

[Delmarva Ag]

I'm sorry. Fat fingers typing on an ipad. I meant 4052R. According to the dealer this 4 family comes in 6 configurations:
4044M 44 engine hp
4044R 44 engine hp
4052M 52 engine hp
4052R 52 engine hp
4066M 66 engine hp
4066R 66 engine hp

M designates the basic no-frills model. Loader is not detachable.

R designates the deluxe model which includes rear-mounted fender hitch control, swivel seat, detachable self-leveling H180 loader, and ePTO.

Any members have this tractor in any of the above configurations?

Thanks,

Alan

 

[GuidoSarducci]

I currently own a 3038E and have been shopping around for quite awhile for a bigger replacement.

I feel like the 3038E has a ton of power for it's weight class which can sometimes be a hindrance. The 4000 series is only slightly bigger with way more power. That's great for running a huge bush hog but doesn't do you any favors in loader capacity, or ground work where you need the weight for traction.

The other issue is price, those 4052R's are really expensive for a compact. You can get a 5055E which truthfully has twice the capability for the same price or less.

Just my :2cents:

 

[wmonroe]

Welcome to TBN. I may be wrong but I thought the E series was the no frills line that didn't have a removable loader, etc and the M was more of a "well optioned" model and the R was top of the line. I have a similar tractor only Kubota and while I didn't need all the hp for what I do, I have definitely used it. A smaller machine could do everything I need but it is nice having the size and power. If it's what you want and don't mind the extra money I say go for it.

 

[GManBart]

Welcome to TBN. I may be wrong but I thought the E series was the no frills line that didn't have a removable loader, etc and the M was more of a "well optioned" model and the R was top of the line. I have a similar tractor only Kubota and while I didn't need all the hp for what I do, I have definitely used it. A smaller machine could do everything I need but it is nice having the size and power. If it's what you want and don't mind the extra money I say go for it.

You're thinking of the 5000 series where the E models are basic, and M are deluxe (plus made in the U.S.).

For whatever reason, the 4000 series is different and the M is the base model, while the R is deluxe.

I think they're light (3,700lbs) for the horsepower, and have a weak loader (2,200lbs to 110").

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

John Deere is consistently inconsistent in the series designations. Makes things confusing for shoppers.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

You're thinking of the 5000 series where the E models are basic, and M are deluxe (plus made in the U.S.).

For whatever reason, the 4000 series is different and the M is the base model, while the R is deluxe.

I think they're light (3,700lbs) for the horsepower, and have a weak loader (2,200lbs to 110").

Non self leveling shows 2539lbs to 110" measured at the pins. That 3700lbs is for the cab model, only 3100lbs for the open station. Pretty hard, even with ballast to make full use of all the available power.

 

[jenkinsph]

Non self leveling shows 2539lbs to 110" measured at the pins. That 3700lbs is for the cab model, only 3100lbs for the open station. Pretty hard, even with ballast to make full use of all the available power.

Brian,
Which model are you referencing? An open station 4052 weighs 3770 lbs. and a cab is optional that brings these tractors to 4300 lbs. roughly. My 4520 cab with iron weights is about 5500 lbs.

 

[GManBart]

Non self leveling shows 2539lbs to 110" measured at the pins. That 3700lbs is for the cab model, only 3100lbs for the open station. Pretty hard, even with ballast to make full use of all the available power.

That must be the D180 loader....I only looked at the D170 specs. Deere makes it so hard to find loader specs that it's silly. I was able to find that they list the weight of the open station model as 3,770lbs and 4,600lbs (and change) for the cab model.

 

[wmonroe]

You're thinking of the 5000 series where the E models are basic, and M are deluxe (plus made in the U.S.). For whatever reason, the 4000 series is different and the M is the base model, while the R is deluxe. I think they're light (3,700lbs) for the horsepower, and have a weak loader (2,200lbs to 110").

You're right. You would think they would keep that designation the same over all lines. Oh well, who can ever figure out how big corporations think.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Brian,
Which model are you referencing? An open station 4052 weighs 3770 lbs. and a cab is optional that brings these tractors to 4300 lbs. roughly. My 4520 cab with iron weights is about 5500 lbs.

I had taken those figures straight out of the JD brochure other than rounding the figures. These are actual numbers shown. All 4000 series OOS @ 3098lbs & the Cabs @ 3737lbs. I am only going by what is printed on the brochure.

 

[dusty3030]

I had taken those figures straight out of the JD brochure other than rounding the figures. These are actual numbers shown. All 4000 series OOS @ 3098lbs & the Cabs @ 3737lbs. I am only going by what is printed on the brochure.

Are you sure? That is the weight of the 3000 series.
I've got the old and new brochures as well as being a 4000 series owner and I am pretty familiar with them.

 

[dusty3030]

Link to all brochures online.

https://www.deere.com/en_US/industry/agriculture/learn_more/index_brochures/utility_tractors.page?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Are you sure? That is the weight of the 3000 series.
I've got the old and new brochures as well as being a 4000 series owner and I am pretty familiar with them.

Well, here are pictures of the front and the spec pages of the brochure that I have. I picked up new brochures at the local JD dealer before they closed down back in February. Maybe they were not so new? Still says "New 4 Family" though.

 

[dusty3030]

Well, here are pictures of the front and the spec pages of the brochure that I have. I picked up new brochures at the local JD dealer before they closed down back in February. Maybe they were not so new? Still says "New 4 Family" though.

That's nuts.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

You asked about similar models. Last year when I shopped tractors I was looking in the 60ish hp range. I looked at Deere's 4720 since the 4066R wasn't on any lots at the time. I also looked at Mahindra's 6010, Kubota's L6060, Massey's MF1759 and 1758, as well as Kioti's NX6010. The Kioti had the best control layout of all the cab models. The Mahindra was out due to poor quality interior and hard starting when cold (I'm in Minnesota). Massey is hands down the prettiest, but I did not like the control layout. The Kubota wasn't rugged enough for my intended use. Both the Kioti and Massey are the heaviest in the class, including Mahinda's new 2500 series that claims but isn't the heaviest in the class.

Upon seeing a Deere 4066R after the fact, I was still happy with my Kioti purchase. The Kioti NX6010R HST with loader and cab was 22K less than Deere's 4066R, 12K less than the Kubota L6060, and 6K less than a Massey MF1758.



I remain happy with my purchase and would buy it again. There are now many YouTube videos of all the machines available for you to look at.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

That's nuts.

I believe that the online specs are probably correct, but these guys make mistakes all the time.

 

[rustyshakelford]

Welcome to TBN. I may be wrong but I thought the E series was the no frills line that didn't have a removable loader, etc and the M was more of a "well optioned" model and the R was top of the line. I have a similar tractor only Kubota and while I didn't need all the hp for what I do, I have definitely used it. A smaller machine could do everything I need but it is nice having the size and power. If it's what you want and don't mind the extra money I say go for it.

The e for economy in the 5 series isn't as big of a difference compared to models before. My 5055e cab has a removable h240 loader, ePTO, and all the other bells and whistles. One of the biggest differences to me from the 5E series to the 5M is the E are 45-75 hp with the same frame and layout. The M starts at 75 hp and has the option of a buddy seat and different control layout for the 3pt and remotes.

All In all I'm happy with my utility tractor purchase over a compact

Brett

 

[GuidoSarducci]

The e for economy in the 5 series isn't as big of a difference compared to models before. My 5055e cab has a removable h240 loader, ePTO, and all the other bells and whistles. One of the biggest differences to me from the 5E series to the 5M is the E are 45-75 hp with the same frame and layout. The M starts at 75 hp and has the option of a buddy seat and different control layout for the 3pt and remotes.

All In all I'm happy with my utility tractor purchase over a compact

Brett

:thumbsup: That was the general gist of my comment. You get a ton more capacity out of the 5xxx "E" series for the same or less cost.