looking at used JD 3720 or 5045E tractor

[ArlyA]

I have a 5055e from 2009. I like it and pretty much free of problems. I'm in the south so I pulled the cold start sensor cable off when I started having starting problems instead of replacing the sensor. I have a backhoe for it and the loader will lift 3000#.

I'd guess the 385 Backhoe. How does it work for you? How long and difficult to take on-n-off?

 

[ArlyA]

Because of mainly summer and backhoe use, was thinking open station would be best.

 

[mulitweed]

I have a 5055e from 2009. I like it and pretty much free of problems. I'm in the south so I pulled the cold start sensor cable off when I started having starting problems instead of replacing the sensor. I have a backhoe for it and the loader will lift 3000#.

 

[mulitweed]

Because of mainly summer and backhoe use, was thinking open station would be best.

 

[mulitweed]

where are you located? gets darn cold here in North Dakota , been a goog tractor though

 

[ArlyA]

Houghton MI. I believe my profile says that.

 

[mulitweed]

my bad

 

[jd670]

The 447 hoe has been flawless. I've dug septic tanks, water lines, power cables and a lot of tree stumps. No failures. Only once did I wish it had a more power when I was ripping on a large tree stump. I eventually got it out.

 

[ArlyA]

The 447 hoe has been flawless. I've dug septic tanks, water lines, power cables and a lot of tree stumps. No failures. Only once did I wish it had a more power when I was ripping on a large tree stump. I eventually got it out.

How long does it take it get on on and off?

 

[LoudonNH]

I’m just about to trade a 2016 3039R HST for a new one. The dealer doesn’t care if I sell it before my new one is ready for delivery.
$29k with 950 hours, 385A backhoe, 18”HD bucket, H165 loader, 61”HD b let and bolt-on cutting edge & R4 tires.