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Read articles →An owner's early update on a 5045E purchased in April 2021, recorded around 67-68 hours of use. Covers real-world impressions on ergonomics, open cab vs. cab tradeoffs (including the roughly $10k price difference), tire upgrade from 13.6 to 14.9 rear tires, minor quality issues (stripped zerk, loose fuel hose clamp), horsepower satisfaction, and financing. Candid but light on hard numbers; best for shoppers considering open-cab 5E models on a small farm.
An owner-operator running a small Hereford cattle farm, sharing personal impressions with no apparent dealer affiliation, explicitly states he does not sell tractors.
Only a stripped grease zerk fitting on the back that leaks grease when filled, and a fuel hose clamp that needed tightening due to seeping.
The owner got 14.9x28 rear tires instead of the standard 13.6 size and recommends the bigger tires, saying the tractor sits up high and feels good.
About ten thousand dollars more to get a cab with air conditioning and a CD player, according to the owner.
Yes, the owner says buy four-wheel drive and the front-end loader first, before considering a cab, since they go hand in hand.
