John Deere 5205

[chevy]

I have been looking at moving up in tractor size. I now have a 4400. I started looking at 4610 & 4710s. Adealer suggested a 5205. I have not seen one as dealers in this area do not have them in stock. From the specs the 5205 looks like alot more tractor than the compacts & it costs less. So far the only thing do not like is they do not have a hydro option. Anyone else have experence with the 5205 & 521 loader.

 

[rancar]

Talk to John Miller III. He has a 5205. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[beenthere]

It is a lot of tractor for the $$$$$. I have heard they are a great seller for utility company's and highway departments for mowing ditches, as well as a good FEL tractor. Are they only 2wd?

 

[Stonewall]

5205s come in both 2WD and 4WD. The 8x4 tranny is unique with a synchro shift from foward to reverse between A range and reverse in any of the 4 gears. No reverse in B range.

 

[JohnMiller3]

DETAILS for TRACTORS from JOHN DEERE
Model = 5205 MFWD

SPECIFICATIONS
Years Mfg: 1999-Current
Fuel: D

Engine Make: JD 3029D 3-CYL

CID: 179

Engine HP: 48 PTO
53-E

Cab: ROPS

No.Speeds: 8/4

Weight(Pounds): 4,475

List Price: $23,896

PRICING
Year Ad Price Est.Loan Value
1999 $19,356 $12,775
2000 $19,834 $13,090
2001 $20,551 $13,564

 

[JohnMiller3]

My primary use for this tractor… brush hogging this stuff… in all types of terrain…

 

[JohnMiller3]

With MFWD, I’m able to reach areas of our property that was impossible with my previous 2-wheel drive tractors…

 

[chevy]

Thanks for the replys John. While comparing the 4710/460 & 5205MFWD/521 from what I can tell is that the loader lifting capacity of the 4710/460 is 231 lbs more than the 5205MFWD/521.
Is this correct?
What size cutter is on your tractor.
What do you believe the advantages of the 5205 over the 4710?
Now for price help. Quote I got. 5205 MFD, 521, 73" bucket, R4, Mid DSCV, Rear SCV, $23,900.00.
Chris

 

[JTD]

Depends on what you are going to routinely do with the tractor. I have a 4700/hydro/MFWD. It's great for lots of loader work, easy to manuver. It's not an ag tractor though. The 5205 is built more for steady, heavy ag work. Great for bushogging, discing fields, etc. I believe the frame of the 5205 is stouter. The 4700 is OK for limited ag, but it doesn't have the low rpm torque and it can overheat with steady discing in hot weather. We'll probably end up with three tractors in the next few years (keeping the 4700). A larger one for haying/field work (70 to 100 hp) and a smaller one (25 to 35 hp) for my wife's mucking the barn, etc.

 

[grainger12002]

Hey John: I am "green "with envy,looks like you have some good projects going for your John Deere. Take care-Lloyd