New 5055e

[rScotty]

Good point rScotty. Mine are adjusted out to the next to widest setting. Mine are loaded with RimGuard - estimated weight per tire ~ 1000# or more. The dealer didn't mind making this adjustment and his tilt-bed truck was more than wide enough to transport at this wider setting.

Yep, I still remember the first time I had to deal with a flat tire on the big JD. And that was just a FRONT tire...It's sure not like changing the spare on our PU.

Here our soil is a dry sandy & granite-base gravel typical of the Rocky Mountains. There isn't much clay or mud for lugs to grab. So instead of filling the tires we tend to run them wide. In some of the valleys there is more clay soil and they fill their tires.

 

[spitter]

I got tractor envy.:ashamed: I didn't know Deere dealers sold LP . Where is the green paint? :confused3::drink:

 

[beenthere]

My LandPride chipper came with green paint.. from a Kubota dealer no less.. when they learned I would be running it with my 4300, they offered to make it a green one.

 

[mingoman]

My LandPride chipper came with green paint.. from a Kubota dealer no less.. when they learned I would be running it with my 4300, they offered to make it a green one.

Had no idea this could be done!
It was in stock at the local Kubota dealer, however.
I wanted something 8' wide and capable of cutting at least 3" brush. I believe Deere makes a 10' but it takes more tractor.
As it is the 5055e just has enough.

 

[mingoman]

What a beautiful tractor. Congrats. If you know what tire width you want, it might be worth having the dealer adjust the tread before he delivers it. Those wheels are HEAVY, and the wheel lug torque takes the next size larger tools.
Love the way it looks.
rScotty

Thanks! I called this morning and they're going to widen the stance up for me.

 

[CobyRupert]

Thanks! I called this morning and they're going to widen the stance up for me.

Good job mentioning the tire width rScotty!

 

[workinonit]

Good looking tractor. Just bought mine as well. 5090. I had a 5310, basically the same size as yours, since 2002. Best thing I ever bought. Never had any issues with it. I just hope the new one is as reliable.

 

[mingoman]

Good looking tractor. Just bought mine as well. 5090. I had a 5310, basically the same size as yours, since 2002. Best thing I ever bought. Never had any issues with it. I just hope the new one is as reliable.

Thanks! Good luck with your new one too.

 

[mingoman]

Fits in the shop, but just barely.