JR Helpful Hardware | Tractor Videos | John Deere 5075 e Introduction

A new piece of equipment arrives on the property. Jeff puts it to work, and goes over some of the features. Wait until the end to see a new project that is being started...
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[@PresleyTV]

I just got my 5075E last week from UnitedAg. I shopped Kubota, New Holland, Mahindra and Deere. It was also my first new tractor purchase so I did a lot of research. I was all set to get a slightly used 4044M that had the 3rd function on the FEL when my son and wife talked me into getting a cab due to the heat. Not always South Texas hot, but I think the humidity makes up for it. Extremely glad I listened to them and got the cab! I looked at the New Holland Boomer 55 and it really had impressive turn radius, but no "sunroof" so it required leaning over to see the bucket when raised up high. I then test drove the 4066R and was blown away. It was friggin' awesome. Just as tight turn radius, excellent cab, and what I considered "auto-throttle" -- that was very impressive. More you demanded on the HST, it would increase the RPM by itself. The HST was smooth, too. The rear fender had 3 point control and you could nudge the tractor forward and backward, so 3 point hook up was a lot easier for one-man operations. Then I got the price and ouch. "R" means $$$. The other issue was the lack of a jump seat for the grandkids. I was influenced by my son and friends to "go big or go home" so I began looking at the 5057E and various color counterparts. The 5075E with premium cab is no "economy" model in my book. As you noted the Premium cab gives you a lot more than an air ride seat and jump seat. Push button 4 wheel drive, push button draft control (which you can reach through the side window that opens), and with UnitedAg they always get 3rd function on the front so 5 SCVs (3 in front, 2 in back) like yours. But the selling point for me was the cash price vs. financed price was only $500 difference so I kept the cash in savings and took the 0% financing. After working it this week, I do have some gripes. PowrReverser goes faster in reverse than forward. I really don't like it. Very difficult to get it into the "Park" position. I'd rather have a traditional parking brake. If it pops out of park, it will roll. Overall, I would have been better served work-wise with the 4000 turn radius and HST. But "hay" maybe we'll need two in the future.

[@jrhelpfulhardware6955]

Great comments. The complaint about the faster in reverse is a common one, but once I got some seat time I don't even notice anymore as I feel very comfortable with the operation of this specific machine. The parking brake on the gear shift did take a little getting used to, but this is also second nature now, and I have the muscle memory for the motion to put it in and out of gear. Trust me, I was a little nervous about my purchase the first couple weeks, but now that I've had it for over 9 months I am very happy with this machine.

[@PresleyTV]

@@jrhelpfulhardware6955 I need to start using the foot throttle more. That way the faster in reverse is not a problem.

[@DFWrancher]

Love it! I’ve owned my 5075e for one year now. Best tractor I’ve owned, so happy with it. Such a beast. Shopped others but was a no brainer. Zero percent interest, it’s already 15k more in one year if I bought one now. Premium free insurance as long as it’s financed, Kubota was 10k more and wayyyy more for insurance. Deere best resell too 👍

[@jrhelpfulhardware6955]

I agree with all of those points. A lot of folks don't look closely at the insurance cost, but it is a significant difference. Higher quality machine, better parts support, and higher resale value, it is definitely a no brainer.

[@jimmyfreeze3782]

Just picked up a 2023 John Deere 5075E Deluxe Cab with 520m loader. I did a side by side comparison to a friends Kubota M4D-071 deluxe cab with la1154a loader. First off, the Deere was 2k cheaper from the local dealers in our area. 2. The Deere operating weight is about 1000lbs more than the Kubota without any added fluid or weights on either machine. 3. The Deere loader lifts 600lbs more than the Kubota according to manufacturer specs and you can feel this, if anything the Deere is too much loader for a green horn operator. 4. If you park both machines side by side and compare the rear differential, the Kubota looks like a tinker toy compared to the Deere. 5. On the front end of the Kubota you see the tie rods ready to catch a stump or rock where the Deere is protected behind a beefier front differential...the front guards on the Kubota are laughable. 6. No DPF regen on the Deere which cleans up under the hood. No more cluster of big/expensive exhaust components. The list goes on. Deere is a superior machine by far. I'm not a Deere fanboy, I have a kubota kx057 excavator which is superior to the Deere 60, but with tractors it's not even close. Working on a video with details.

[@jrhelpfulhardware6955]

Well said. Then there are little things that can become bigger frustrations/expenses over time, such as the location of the toolbox. on the Kubota it is located below the loader mount, next to the steps, where it can be damaged if you get into thick undergrowth or deep mud. On the deere it is located near the top of the loader mount. Looking at the premium/deluxe cab on both, I feel the door opening/fender geometry on the Deere makes it easier to get in and out of the operator station. This is important to consider since this is a utility tractor, and you will probably be getting in out of the cab frequently, especially if you are doing many tasks by yourself. The Deere premium cab also comes standard with LED lights. Did you pick up any front or rear attachments when you got your tractor?

[@thomasfelkel1388]

Love the tractor I have two jd tractors both with extra low hours

[@Harikarikillboy]

Love it! I’m ordering one this week. Watched a billion videos of the 3/4 series and the new 4075r and the 5075E is a vastly superior machine in EVERY way, much more useable, AND I’ll save $25K (really $15k with a loader added on) love the John Deere lineup and the 5075E is probably the best deal on the market and the size makes it versatile in so many ways that the smaller machines just can’t compete.

[@jrhelpfulhardware6955]

That's really exciting. What type of work will you be doing with it? Did you order any attachments?

[@Harikarikillboy]

@@jrhelpfulhardware6955a bunch of acres, about 45 to mow to I’ll be getting a 12’ flex to pull and the loader. I’ll add a few other things, mostly quick couplers/lines/hitch upgrades to make life easier. South Louisiana so, like you, cab is a must. With a loader it works out around $60k, the mower will put me around $75 and the add ons $80k. It just makes sense to go with the 5e over the 4r. Watched too many videos and talked to too many people and one thing remained: get the bigger machine. It’ll do more, run larger implements and the space and comfort ain’t gonna happen in the smaller machine (guys being tossed about with the 4r pulling a 12’ flex)and the 5e is much quieter. I’m gonna order the power reverser 12/12, premo cab, air seat, mfwd and a couple small add ons but I’ll still save over the 4r and have a better machine for what I do. I’m 6’ 5”, haven’t been in a 4r but I’ve been in a 3r cab (they’re the exact same, literally) and though I wasn’t squished in, the 5e was waaaayyyy more comfortable by far. So, pretty much the same reason you ended up with your 5E lol. The 4r lists features the 5E don’t have, but not by much and I added some stuff so the gap is close. I like the hydro gears of the 4r, but it heats up quick and I don’t know how that’ll be long term, but I DO know the 5E gears are bullet proof, I can pull much larger implements over the 4r, and lift a 1/3 more weight than it can. Like you I scoped out Kubota, massey, case ih and at the end of the day, the dealership/service eclipse those by a huge margin, the 5E was a bigger, better machine all the way around for me. I have owned Deere for years and I ain’t buying a machine, I’m buying support, but honestly would buy another color if it was beneficial or made more sense, Deere has always been there whenever I needed and I’m talking service that day or the next. The others just don’t have that kinda support. I’m a fanboy until it empties my pocket on shit I can’t use.

[@trev583]

Nice review, I just bought a Case 75C. Seems pretty comparable.

[@Gravattack]

Awesome video mate. I subscribed. I have a used 5075E coming next week, I can't wait, and funnily enough I also currently mow way too much with a Husqvarna, mine is the Z254. Things you'd never expect it to cut it does easily, but I am looking forward to using it just for lawns. Love the deluxe cab and the LED lights on yours. Also the second seat, I may have to see if I can find a part number and order one, maybe jerry rig it. Thanks again for sharing, and some very handy info

[@jrhelpfulhardware6955]

I'm very happy to help. The LED bulbs are an easy upgrade you can do, and you should definitely look into the part number for the instructor seat. I've seen others who have done that upgrade prior to the premium cab being released. They would order the instructor seat from the 5075M and modify to fit in the 5075E. I'm not sure if the seat used in the 5075E Premium cab is the same as the one in the 5075M, or not, so take a look at part numbers for both before you order because it might make a difference in the amount of modifacations required. Good luck! I can't wait to hear what kind of work you do with yours.

[@Scott-cu4ol]

i’m looking at one of these and I’m in the same predicament you were in. I’m also looking at the Kubota. They both have plus and minuses. Keep us posted. I’m interested to know if the door hinges hold up and if you have trouble with the door gaskets falling off.

[@jrhelpfulhardware6955]

Good questions. The door hinges feel very solid. I'm happy with the quality of the weather stripping, there are no rattles even on rough ground, and it has done will in rain. The only issues I've had with JD doors have been the door latch, and this is in both the green and yellow machines, and all models. If you slam the door it can lock itself, so don't slam the door.

[@Harikarikillboy]

And where’d ya pick up the grapple? Any good? And what’re they asking for it, it looks beefy as heck.

[@jrhelpfulhardware6955]

I got this grapple from my John Deere dealer. It is an Armstrong grapple. I have pushed down trees, dug out stumps, picked up a trunk that is 20" diameter and about 25' long. There have been a couple time swhen I thought that maybe I would have bent a tine, but I haven't. I believe the price on the grapple was about $4500. I'm happy with it, and would highly recomend it.

[@jamescoleman7764]

Thanks for the video. I've narrowed my search to Kubota, JD, and Kioti in the 65-75 hp range. Did you order the tractor with the skid steer quick attach, or was it a dealer added option? And if you've got any experience test driving any of the other tractors- the feedback will be appreciated!

[@jrhelpfulhardware6955]

I ordered the tractor from my local dealer with the SQA on the front. I believe it had the JD style quick attach on it, so my dealer ordered the plate in from John Deere and swapped it before they delivered it to me. This is a must in my opinion. It gives so much versatility to the machine, will save money when buying other attachments, and the ease of operation is great. I did try the Kubota with the Deluxe cab. I felt that getting in out out f this cab is much easier than the Kubota. That is a nice machine, but I liked the controls on this more, it is going to hold its value better, and the monthly payments ended up being less on the John Deere.

[@jamescoleman7764]

@@jrhelpfulhardware6955 thanks for the info. I looked at the Kubota today and plan on checking the Deere out soon

[@davidgay2679]

Dang, you already busted the back fender?

[@jrhelpfulhardware6955]

Yes, was in some dense trees, and a large branch sprang back and got it. Unfortunate, but the machine was purchased to be put to work and not be a barn beauty.