Model year: 2010Date Purchased: 2005-01-11Number of Hours: 550
"It has never been back to the dealer.
Only 2 problems:
Loose battery connection when delivered. And air in the fuel lines which caused excessive cranking. I finally got the fuel filter sealed and no issues in over a year. There is a primer button on filter housing that can be used before cranking if this happens. The cab is the best of any hands down."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Overall great tractor with good power. The M series is better but more money.Cons: The fuel filler neck steel insert rust should be stainless steel.Type of User: Homeowner 100+ AcresLocation: USA TXI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
JD 5525 4x4 with Loader
4.2
Posted 11/14/2013
by Terry Brock
Model year: 2010Date Purchased: 2010-01-13Number of Hours: 3200
"I had a New Holland that was turning into a nightmare. This tractor showed up at a local dealer just in time. I just love it so far. It has done everything that I have asked of it."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Nice and tight machine.Cons: None so far.Type of User: Homeowner 50-100 AcresLocation: USA OHI also considered buying: Kubota M8540, New Holland Workmaster 75 REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
Overall Great Tractor
4.0
Posted 07/31/2013
by Noble
Model year: 2007Date Purchased: 2008-06-01Number of Hours: 150
"I wanted a cab tractor and this one had the best cab.
This cab is a lot nicer than e series and the kubota.
I did not look at others ."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Great size, excellent cab and a/c. Cons: Fuel line can get air causing extended cranking (currently resolved).Type of User: Homeowner 100+ AcresLocation: USA TXI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
Good
3.8
Posted 01/05/2012
by ridorock
Model year: 2005Date Purchased: 2005-12-12Number of Hours: 6000
"Later date."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: If you're going to use a tractor all day John Deere is the way to go.Cons: You do pay for that green paint, nearly any part you starts at $100.Type of User: Homeowner 100+ AcresLocation: USA AZI also considered buying: John Deere 5510, John Deere 5101EN REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
Tough Workhorse
4.7
Posted 01/05/2012
by KEN HAMILTON
Model year: 0Date Purchased: 2009-08-01Number of Hours: 1400
"Great little powerful tractor. The turbo'd 4 really shows a difference over a naturally aspirated model. For a utility tractor in this horsepower range there is none better. One item I have an issue with is the park brake when you park on a grade pointed up, and put the powershift lever in park, you can hear the teeth ratcheting and sometimes it doesn't catch and hold. Have talked with others on this and they say it is normal for this model. Would sure like someone elses opinion.
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REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Powerful, compact, good 4 wd system and beefy.Cons: Parking mechanism. Type of User: Homeowner 100+ AcresLocation: CND OTI also considered buying: New Holland TS100 REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
Fuel Filter
4.0
Posted 11/15/2010
by Lane Murphy
Model year: 2006Date Purchased: 2006-05-15Number of Hours: 1250
"The only problem I have had with the tractor is the small inline fuel filter stops up easily. We use the tractor in the hay fields and it requires that we change out the small filter often. Failure to do so will cause a dramatic loss in power. I have had two 5525's and have had the same problem with both tractors."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Comfort.Cons: Sensitivity to dirt in the inline fuel filter.Type of User: Homeowner 100+ AcresLocation: USA TXI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
Owner
5.0
Posted 08/03/2010
by Ed Roberts
Model year: 2008Date Purchased: 2009-08-14Number of Hours: 600
"This is by far the best tractor I have ever owned. It has all the power you need for hay baling and work around the farm."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: CabCons: NoneType of User: Commercial FarmerLocation: USA ALI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS