Looking to buy John Deere Utility Tractor

[LouieJunior]

I have a 4000 series which makes trailering possible for me. With loader and bush hog I'm just over 5,000 lbs which is my towing capacity (7K including trailer). A bigger tractor would limit my options greatly. I'm very happy with the tractor's ability.

 

[vtsnowedin]

I have 160 hours on my 5045E and am very satisfied. Rear tires loaded with "RimGuard" and spaced out wide it works great on hilly terrain. It runs the six foot cutter well. If you were going to do haying with round balers you might want to move up to the 5065E to have enough on the PTO.
Mine at 7000 lbs with loaded tires and loader on is not something you want to trailor very often.

 

[adirondackmtnman]

Dang...those tires are WAY out there. Is that spacer a Deere part or something you sourced elsewhere?

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[LouieJunior]

I have an 18' Trailer and my CUT barely fits -- guessing you'll need a three axle trailer.

 

[vtsnowedin]

Dang...those tires are WAY out there. Is that spacer a Deere part or something you sourced elsewhere?

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Those came from JD and were dealer installed before delivery.

 

[RPW]

Since trailering came up I use a 25ft drop tail GN. This is a tandem axle 14k trailer. Anything larger and I would have to upgrade my truck.

 

[wmonroe]

I think whether 4wd is necessary or not depends on your terrain. For me to fully use my tractor I need 4wd, my old 961 doesn't have a loader on it and there are some things i just can't safely do with it because of lack of traction. Seriously consider your uses and terrain and then make the decision on 4wd.

The choice of trailers is a hot topic around here, do a search in the trailer forum and you will get lots of reading.