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Read articles →A brief dealer walkaround from a SunSouth John Deere location in Alabama, covering the 5045E's positioning as a 45-hp alternative to larger utility tractors. The rep touches on the TSS transmission, open operator station, single rear remote, and adjustable wheel spacing, but only at a surface level with no specs, pricing, or live demonstration. Best for shoppers wanting a quick orientation before a dealership visit.
Posted by the SunSouth John Deere dealership channel, so expect a sales-oriented overview rather than independent analysis.
It uses the TSS transmission, which works like an older dry clutch tractor. You put it in gear, let off the clutch, and go without constantly changing directions. It is described as tried and true and very reliable.
It has a single remote on the rear, which gives you the capability to raise and lower an implement like a disc using a hydraulic cylinder.
Yes, you can set the wheels out to different spacings, which can be handy for working in a garden or on a hillside.
It shares the same larger platform but offers 45 horsepower instead of 75, giving customers who do not need that much power some savings while still getting a John Deere tractor that gets the job done.
