John Deere 5045e review

A real-farm owner review after roughly 60 hours of actual use, covering purchase price ($18,200 from Heritage Tractor), the 2WD choice, transmission layout, single SCV, tire selection logic, and fuel consumption estimates. More valuable is the implement compatibility rundown: a 6-row JD 7000 planter over 100 acres, a 30-foot sprayer, and a small square baler, with honest verdicts on what works and what doesn't. Best for buyers weighing a 5045E for mixed small-farm tasks.

An owner-operator sharing first-season impressions from active farm use, with no apparent commercial affiliation.