John Deere 5045E pulling a Vermeer disc mower for its first Job!

[@jonathanjackson928]

I think y’all are going to be well pleased with that tractor. If good looks count for anything then you’ve got yourself a winner! Hope you have a blessed Sunday 🙏🇺🇸

[@khtractors]

It was nice to give it a good test these past few days. Thanks for watching!

[@harlonlantz4094]

Ben you and your Dad look good up on that beautiful green and yellow tractor.I know you will both have fun with it. Don't beat yourself up because you're new tractor is green.All tractor's are good.Just think if you had to mow with a team of mule's.I am very happy for you and Dad.Have a blessed day and be SAFE.🚜👍👏🙏❤️

[@khtractors]

Dad loves it and I’m liking awfully well myself. Thanks for watching

[@markrunion1769]

Thanks for showing us the new tractor's first test run. It did great!

[@khtractors]

I can sleep better now. I really wanted to know if it would handle that mower or not. Glad we had this patch of hay to test on. Thanks for watching

[@wlgroom]

Looks like that will be a great addition to the fleet, and cost effective as well! I hope you get better soon, great video Ben!

[@khtractors]

Going to be a little hard on fuel I think but overall should be great! Thanks for watching

[@tribbleridge]

Get to feeling better, tractor is doing a fantastic job. Good luck getting your dad off it now.

[@khtractors]

I’m just happy he’s happy with it! Thanks for watching

[@jeffreynolds6804]

Looks like it's going to fit right in Ben. We ran Deere for most of 30 years, back in the 3020, 4020, 4040, and 2955 days, but it helped that my dad's cousin was our local John Deere dealer... anyway Deere has always underestimated their PTO horsepower, meaning you usually get 10 to 15 percent more than what it states in the brochures or operator's manual. Your fall colors are beautiful surrounding the hay fields. I have COVID now too and been out of work two days, so praying for a speedy recovery for you.

[@khtractors]

I hope you get better soon as well! The first two days was the worst for me and my chest felt really tight for several days. I definitely believe you that they underestimate the hp ratings, which is actually a smart thing to do. This way people like myself will be impressed instead of disappointed. Thanks for sharing the info. Take care!

[@deanmoore420]

You have yourself a beautiful tractor I love John Deere always did always well they run great they cut great and like I mentioned congratulations The Tractor sounds awesome sounds like it’s got a lot of power that’s awesome and I love my 2038R it’s a great machine the way I look at it you get what you pay for great video

[@khtractors]

Glad your enjoying the Deere! Appreciate you watching!

[@deanmoore420]

@@khtractors I do do you like it or you impressed with it

[@khtractors]

@@deanmoore420 I’m very pleased with it!

[@deanmoore420]

@@khtractors That is awesome I’m very happy for you I know you like Kabota That’s a great tractor as well but I like I mentioned I love my John Deere‘s and I’m glad you’re very pleased with it I was watching the video it seems like you got a lot of power there and it’s running strong 👍

[@deanmoore420]

@@khtractors My 2038R it has the turbo diesel and let me tell you there is nothing I can’t do with that it’s a good running tractor I love it I just wanted to share it with you I have a snowblower 59 inch a grapple and a belly mower works awesome and also I have a set of forks and I have a Ballast box and two sets of weights and both sides and my tires are loaded loved a tractor

[@mikerequa820]

Another great video Ben!! That tractor is gettin right along with that mower looks like doin fine job. That will be a lot easier on your dad's knees looks like it rides good. I've learned that you can't go by specks especially on tractors but most of the times it's other way around they say it'll do certain things that in real world work they won't. I'm so proud for ya'll that's gonna be sweet tractor. Hope you get better real soon take care. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy

[@khtractors]

It should definitely make long days easier on him. I was really apprehensive at first, glad we had this hay to try it on. Helps me to relax over the winter. Thanks for watching

[@Doug2114]

That's gonna be a nice tractor for you and your dad. Comfortable and a little quicker. Get well soon and take care!

[@khtractors]

Dad really likes it and that’s what matters this time! Thanks for watching

[@joutdoorsmen23]

Ben, that JD is handling that mower great, I think you found a great all around tractor I bet bits will handle he bush hog great too congratulations again!!!!!

[@khtractors]

We are extremely pleased with the tractor so far! Thanks for watching

[@Matt-qo5is]

We run a 5055e 2013 model just over 1000hrs on it been a great tractor. We did have a small electrical issue early on but found a metal strap had cut into the loom and caused a short. Other than that we have had very little complaints we run a 4x6 Heston round baler with it on the hills up here in North Central WV no issues just have to gear down sometimes.

[@khtractors]

My only complaint is the lack of wiring protection on this tractor. They sorta slacked on that. I’m glad to hear your tractor has done well and to handle a 4x6 baler is impressive. Thanks for watching

[@jeffreybrewer939]

awsome man I have one of the same ones but my tires are spaceed out a litle bit and it has two waits in the frunt

[@khtractors]

The front and rear are both set out one spacing on this one. I think it will be plenty. I’m building front weights and a bracket for it. Thanks for watching

[@botabob]

It looks good doing what it was made to do - look forward to seeing you and your dad put it to work - enjoy the journey - cheers

[@khtractors]

Very well built and balanced machine. Thanks for watching

[@thomasfelkel1388]

I have a 2009 John Deere 5045D with 545 hours looks like brand new just bought it for bush hogging nice tractor u have

[@khtractors]

Thank you very much!

[@boltactionshooter]

Good deal! Glad you are happy with it. I was thinking the same thing, that you need another mower down the road. Like me the cutting it my most time consumming part of haying. You are lucky to have your dad to help. I have a buddy that helps me but he still has a day job so days that he can help fitting with hay timing are rare.

[@khtractors]

Mowing definitely consumes the most time. Thanks for watching

[@ronniejenkins4633]

That tractor did a good job with the mower, enjoyed the video.

[@khtractors]

Thank you!

[@williamdavis716]

I mow and round bale with my 5045e. No issues, never under powered. Love my tractor. I rake with an older MF230...

[@khtractors]

That’s great to hear, so far I’m liking the tractor pretty good. The 230 is a nice raking tractor. I have a 245 orchard model that’s been an awesome tractor. Thanks for watching

[@Fieldman12]

Glad the new tractor is working out well. I know my 5055E is a tank. I sometimes think it has as much if not more power than my New Holland TN70.

[@khtractors]

I’m happy with the power compared to what it’s rated for. Thanks for watching

[@farmingforfunandprofit940]

As stated previously, we bought ours for loading Bale Baron bundles inside van trailers but it also assist in unloading flatbed trailers and shuttling bales to the tractor stacking under sheds.....PTO work has been limited to teddar grooming mower and sprayer.......

[@khtractors]

This one will mostly Tedder and rake. I do expect to mow with it some too. Thanks for watching

[@southtexashay777]

Your new tractor is nicely paired with the cutter. Nice job.

[@khtractors]

It was nice to use it some. Otherwise I would have thought about all winter. Thanks for watching

[@chriselliott2364]

Nothing like new paint in the field!

[@khtractors]

It was nice to try it out some! Thanks for watching

[@BillyP55]

First I've heard your dad talk much... you and him talk just alike!

[@khtractors]

I’m not sure how he will feel about that 😆😆! Thanks for watching

[@aafarm1652]

Tractor is doing a good job! Great video!

[@khtractors]

Appreciate you watching buddy!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Morning Sir, OUTSTANDING FIELD TESTING AND VERY NICE Fall Color and that include your brand new Green and Yellow JD Tractor Sir Cheers 👍👌😇🍻

[@khtractors]

Yes the leaves right now are beautiful here! Thanks for watching

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@khtractors 👌👌😇😇👍👍

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Hello Ben, Mr Deere looks great, Great Choice, but you may need a windshield on it, Take Care and Stay Safe my friend 🚜👍🏼🇺🇸

[@khtractors]

I talked to Dad and says he doesn’t really want a canopy. He likes the sunshine he said. Thanks for watching

[@jddriver9565]

great video! Thanks for sharing!:)

[@khtractors]

Thanks for watching!

[@ABMFARM]

So far I am impressed ben, Go ahead and hook it up to the 1745 and see what she will do next time/spring. Just for the heck of it anyway.....Cannot wait to see the front weight bumper you make...and it mite be time to shop for a canopy over the winter anyway... and I am feeling another windshield build is coming......Heck you even got me wanting to stop by my local Meade and look...Darn Tractor addiction kicki'n in again....... lol

[@khtractors]

Yeah I’ve made up an easily movable wire harness for the 1745. We will definitely try it next season. I moved it up school today so we can get the weight on this week. Thanks for watching

[@jimconnor8274]

Looks like it's doing a good job Ben. Seems to run easier in second. In third you can hear it pull harder in the thicker hey. Al ittle slower and steady will produce a lot of work.Less fatigue on the operator.

[@khtractors]

That 2nd and 3rd gear in mid range will definitely be used a lot. About perfect gearing for the jobs it will see. Thanks for watching

[@stevendaniels7285]

Wow I'm impressed !

[@khtractors]

I sure was! Thanks for watching

[@garyglass946]

Nice tractor. Could you please do a video on maintenance on youe 1745 round baler. Would like to know where all of grease zerks are. Thank you

[@khtractors]

There’s not many fittings on it. I just greased it Saturday, wish I had videoed it then. Thanks for watching

[@DFWrancher]

Love it! Gonna be a great workhorse for you guys 🎉

[@khtractors]

Appreciate you watching!

[@jimmyhorton1504]

Tractor did great! You mentioned it feels like more than 38 pto hp, it may be set up with a good torque curve. Sometimes that info isn't shown because horsepower sells. Displacement and turbo make a difference. Get well soon!

[@khtractors]

It really does much better then I expected. It like to see a pto dyno test on it. Thanks for watching

[@raywhite1442]

I'll bet it is nice with the short wheelbase for short turniradius

[@khtractors]

It turns decent but my Kubota actually has a better turning radius. Thanks for watching

[@PetersonFarmsofNashvillePFON]

That new tractor sure moves out ! And mows very well You said that there is too much air in tires ? How much air do you run with ?

[@khtractors]

Should have 10-12 psi, I think they over inflated some after putting the fluid in. A little give in the tire helps it grip the ground better. Thanks for watching

[@freddiecarty424]

Hey Ben seems to have a lot of power cutting the 3rd cut and I think if you can't find Benny strat looking in the Fields lol

[@khtractors]

Yeah he may go missing on it 😆! Thanks for watching

[@windrowfarm]

Nice!! That seems super smooth. Always stressful when you check to make sure a new piece of equipment works with everything. Congrats on having some solid tractor redundancy! Oh, and didn’t know you used to have a 2615! I was never really a fan either - ran that at UMass as well, along with thr JD 5055D. As much as I’m a Massey fan, there was no contest - these newer JD’s are built better.

[@khtractors]

Thank you buddy! I’m glad to hear you approve. After that 2615 I can’t bring myself to buy a newer style Massey. It’s sad really because I’ve been a diehard Massey fan since a young age. So far so good on the Deere. Thanks for watching

[@windrowfarm]

@@khtractors I totally hear you there! Exact same feelings. Glad it's working out so well for you. A friend of mine has the 5075e, and loves it as well. Every now and then there are cuts in the "green paint tax" where it all works out 😁

[@martyh299]

Ben, how does the pto work? I have noticed it has a manual lever and push button on the right hand fender. Do you need to let the clutch out then bring the rpm’s up like on older tractors? Thank you for showing this 5045E at work!

[@khtractors]

You just engage it with a handle, it’s an independent pto. The button is for getting off the seat with the pto engaged. Thanks for watching

[@hammer95diesel]

Nice tractor!

[@khtractors]

Thank you!

[@lawsonlawnandfarm8073]

Man that tractor looks good pulling that disc mower… I know you say too much air in the tires? Are they loaded?

[@khtractors]

Yes they have fluid in the rear, I think they over inflated when pumping them back up. There’s no give right now. Thanks for watching

[@jasonmitchell7849]

What model is your Vermeer hay mower?

[@khtractors]

It a M5060. Thanks for watching

[@jasonmitchell7849]

Are you sure its not M6050? I couldn't find M5060 anywhere on internet. Is your mower around 7 to 8 foot cut? I am surprise your tractor pulled your hay mower without a problem.

[@khtractors]

@@jasonmitchell7849 it’s a M5050, sorry about that. 7’ cutter bar. I kinda regret not going 8’.

[@arlisspropertyservicesllc5943]

Too much air in the tires eh? Did they fill the tires with Rimguard by chance?

[@khtractors]

The tires are filled with something, not rim guard though. This looks to be blue. Thanks for watching

[@Hoodyhoo2121]

Love that tractor. I imagine it should burn less fuel than the Kubota while mowing. Good deal.

[@khtractors]

Not sure, it seems kinda hard on fuel. We will have to test that this summer. Thanks for watching

[@johnmushko7555]

How would it do with a disc mower conditioner in thick fescue and Johnson grass?

[@khtractors]

I’ve never used a mower conditioner so I’m not sure how it would do with that. Thanks for watching

[@loggerjohn01]

Hey Ben. Will I always said that the number 1 green tractor is the old Oliver tractors. LOL. But the second-best tractor is the John Deere. I think you will be happy with that tractor. You are moving along at a good clip. Your dad makes a good cameraman commentator too. When was this taped? I thought you were finished cutting hay. Our neighbor was baling square bales yesterday.

[@khtractors]

This was last Wednesday and Thursday. I hadn’t planned to cut this field again but glad I did. It made some pretty hay. Thanks for watching

[@waylonjohnson3670]

We got a 1967 Massey Ferguson 1100 with original 1500 and White 2-105 6000 and some ours

[@khtractors]

Sounds like nice tractors! Thanks for watching

[@jeremyperry9256]

Where did you find a new 2-wheel drive tractor for sale? None of the dealers around me even keep a 2-wheel drive on the lot. Looks like it’s going to do a great job for you!

[@khtractors]

Meade has multiple dealerships and they only had two of these. I had to go to West Virginia to look at it. Thanks for watching

[@MeadRick33]

Will you be make a Custom Bumper for your new tractor?

[@khtractors]

I have it at school now. Going to start something this week. I already have a weight made. Need a bracket and maybe a grill guard. We will see. Thanks for watching!

[@CountryboyCale]

Wow I’m look for a disc mower small enough to be run by a 30 hp tractor. What size would you recommend or do they not make one small enough

[@khtractors]

You may want too look at a drum mower, I’ve seen them being used on small tractors. Thanks for watching

[@CountryboyCale]

@@khtractors oh ok I have a bush hog and am looking for something to kinda sorta not really like a grooming mower( I hate grooming mowers) to get a fine cut from my 35hp farmtrac. The reason I said 30hp is cause I don’t wanna take all the power to the mower and the tractor be idling down all the time

[@CountryboyCale]

@@khtractors as always great video and thanks!

[@deanmoore420]

Cute doggy 👍

[@khtractors]

Thank you!

[@deanmoore420]

@@khtractors No problem you have a great tractor 👍

[@tucksmith8300]

It’s definitely a nice John Deere

[@khtractors]

Thank you!

[@realrural7876]

You will like that tractor. John Deere make a good tractor - but so does Kubota.

[@khtractors]

Yes in todays new tractor market I would only choose one of those two brands! Thanks for watching

[@SoundsFY6.9]

Do you still drive school busses?

[@khtractors]

Yes I do. Thanks for watching

[@richardjacques6370]

You will have a nice mix of colour on you channel

[@khtractors]

Yeah no need to be brand specific, give everyone a little something to watch. Thanks for watching

[@andrewanderson1436]

Looks and sounds like it's going to be a mule for yall.

[@khtractors]

I think so! Thanks for watching

[@finniganshomestead2956]

I can't see anything wrong with that. Its doing just fine IMHO

[@khtractors]

I really appreciate that!

[@curtisgarner2144]

Hope you can get your hay cured, time now for the fluffer to get a good workout.

[@khtractors]

Thank you buddy!

[@whommee]

Sure it should handle a disc mower. But don't look like it handled it as well as a Ford 3000 back in my day, That little Ford wouldn't even break a sweat mowing hay .

[@khtractors]

Oh it handles this better then a 3000 Ford, I’ve had a few of them over the years. Especially now that I’ve added weight to the tractor. But those Fords are good machines. Thanks for watching

[@wildbill23c]

I think Kubota under-rates their PTO HP too. John Deere must as well because that thing was doing great with that disc mower, seems like a good match.

[@khtractors]

Yes, no way it’s only 38 pto hp. Thanks for watching

[@raywhite1442]

I suppose I have watched people mow the wrong way all my life that went around the edges first

[@khtractors]

Yep, I never mow the edges first. Get the field mowed then trim up, the best chance of damaging a mower is on that outer edge so at least get the field cut first. Thanks for watching

[@raywhite1442]

They have vaccine for the covid you know

[@khtractors]

Took it, doesn’t help.