Just purchased my First Tractor

Master1 · Sep 17, 2013

Ok guys, here is what I just purchased. It has been almost 2 years since I started my search, but I've finally decided on the John Deere 5000 Series. It is a Model 5055D 55 HP. I don't have need right now for a FEL, but I might in the future. I will be getting either an MX 6 72" cutter or the Frontier Series 20. 6 ft. box Blade also Frontier and the IMatch. They are delivering the new unit next week sometime. I will post some pics when I get it if I can figure out how.
I have read numerous posts over the last year and a half, and I thank you all for your vast knowledge. And sharing that with everyone.
Steve

tractorshopper · Sep 17, 2013

Sweet, congrats.

Gale Hawkins · Sep 17, 2013

You are going to enjoy your first tractor for sure.

TripleR · Sep 17, 2013

Congratulations, that is a nice tractor.

bigbull338 · Sep 17, 2013

enjoy your new tractor.

bucktaker · Sep 17, 2013

Nice ...5055d was on my short list when I was buying ....Recommend upgrading to the 16.9 tires now before it arrives better ballast if you do add the 512 loader

Master1 · Sep 18, 2013

I would love to have he larger tires ; 16.9, but I think it is too late. It is on the way unless they can switch them out at the dealership. I'm not sure though that I really need them for my purposes. I will be bush hogging about 20 acres a few times a year and then using a box blade for some grading.

TripleR · Sep 18, 2013

Larger tires can sure be nice, foreman Etexas has a thread in which he had the larger tires put on his M7040. My dealer ordered all the M8540's with the larger OEM tires of the M9540, so I lucked out as I didn't have time to wait on another set.

Gale Hawkins · Sep 18, 2013

55 HP could use the loaded 16.9 tires for sure and especially the box blade if moving dirt with it or using it as a dozer.

I think that is a normal dealer swap for a fee.

econometrics · Sep 18, 2013

Congratulations on the new tractor, you picked a very good all-around utility machine!

I would toss my hat in the ring about upgrading to the 16.9 tires as well. I had a 5103 with the 13.6 tires and boy did they love to spin and spin and spin. It might be a little more $ now, but you will really be glad you did. I'm sure your dealer can switch them out for you, or order them and put them on very soon.

Also, I would encourage you to get the MX6. It's a heavier cutter that you will really enjoy. I have one and I love it. That thing will chew anything up, and it mows very well.

Most of all, enjoy the new machine! :thumbsup: