New Tractor

[hoyt79]

Just wanted to brag a little bit about our first tractor purchase. We got a 2006 JD 5203. We bought it with a 6' bush hog to mow the pasture and will be adding more implements soon. The tractor only has 1500 hours and runs/performs nicely. I was actually looking for a Massey 135 when I stumbled upon this one. We went over our budget to get it but I couldn't be happier. Here are a few pics.

 

[A.J.]

Congratulations. It looks like that will be a good unit for you.

 

[highgrit]

That's a real nice tractor, and a lot more tractor than a 135MF.

 

[love2farm]

Congrats on the new tractor. The first one is always the most exciting. Looks like your cattle approve also.

 

[dieselbeef]

i just got 5210 w/loader...its so much nicer than the massey i had...much nicer

 

[bigbull338]

you was right by going over your budget an get that tractor.

 

[Bigfoot]

Sweet.

 

[HDRider]

Is there any difference in quality or ease of getting parts between the Indian JDs and American JDs?

 

[hoyt79]

Thank you! Yes, it's MUCH more of a tractor than the 135 and am glad I did not settle for one of those. I think I can add a loader to this model for around $5000 if my memory serves me right. Something to think about in the future...

 

[Bigfoot]

Is there any difference in quality or ease of getting parts between the Indian JDs and American JDs?

Parts are available both at the dealer, and online at many sites. I am probably an odd ball, but I like the imported John Deere. You get the resale that goes with a Deere, and it's a tough little tractor for the money.

 

[skyhightree1]

Very nice tractor I hope it serves you well and lets you put 20k hours on it

 

[dieselbeef]

its very diff than my 5210

now see thats what i mean about the model number on jd's...mines a 5210..yers is a 5203 but it looks very diff than mine..mines an 01

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

its very diff than my 5210

now see thats what i mean about the model number on jd's...mines a 5210..yers is a 5203 but it looks very diff than mine..mines an 01

I see you got your old avatar back dieselbeef. Good job.

Nice tractor hoyt.

 

[dieselbeef]

yeah..thanks


i was lonely..nobody came lookin for me so i got something to send up smoke signals

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

That ought to do it.

 

[Chuckie]

You out did yourself. I am glad that you didn't jump too fast or you would have missed that great deal!! 1500 hrs! :banana:

and.....you will always be able to get your money back on it. Take care of it like it is a car after you use it like a tractor.

 

[Grandpa]

I bought the same tractor, a new 5203 in 2007. Had the wider tires installed on it so it could pull a plow better when needed. It had a loader on it, which I knew I would never use, so I had the dealer take it off and saved $4,000. A year later, I had a loader installed and it only cost $4,800. Brilliant :dunce:

It has been a good one for me and the 55 hp does everything I need doing on this place. I like the fact that it is a very basic tractor, with few bells and whistles, which means less to repair if needed. Just wish it had a hydrostatic transmission. That clutch is hard on my old arthritic knee.

 

[dieselbeef]

i specifically bought a gear drive..kubota got em with hydro this big but i was afraid of that deal..i can rebuild this one

 

[bigbull338]

DB the HSTs are tough son of a guns.an the hydro shuttles are tough as well.i love never having to touch the clutch todo anything except when i need to stop when im running high rpms.

 

[dieselbeef]

that is a plus..but i gotta buy stuff i can fix myself..im too poor to hire out any labor