John Deere 5055E Tractor Package with 520M Loader Walk-Through - Riesterer & Schnell in Wisconsin

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Would this tractor be good for a 50 acher farm

[@RandsJD]

Yes, depending on what you are using it for!

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@@RandsJD hay mostly feeding cattle brush hogging

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[@freidrichnietzsche6643]

Yes. It'd be perfect for that! We have one just like the one shown on 100+ WV acres that a mix of fields and hunting tracts (no cattle or other animals). Had to replace a battery but other than that and after 678 hours and it has run like a top for us. Run a 7' single spindle frontier brush hog (RC2084) which can push the machines' limits with thick brush but if you use some common sense, the tractor does just fine. Overall, I think the 5055e is the perfect size for utility work but if you're doing a LOT of brushhogging and want to run a batwing or such and make better time, I'd look into something with more pto hp to utilize those bigger implements and get some of that time back. Then again, it entirely comes down to what you're cutting. This unit with the 2084 hog in tall grass and even on a low setting is in its sweet spot and doesn't bat an eye (5-6mph all day long with a 7' cut is wicked quick for a 55hp unit). If you're intending to use the brush hog to clear land and chop down small trees, you'll need a smaller and heavier duty brushogg than a 2 series anyway.
We're still in the process of reclaiming a lot of overgrown tracts back to managed or at least semi-annual mowed areas and we may trade up to a 65 or 75 horse unit but could would honestly still be fine with the 5055e+520m. We do have dozers and excavators to do the heavy lift so the tractor is more of a "finishing" and utility machine. I've used our 5055e as a log skidder to when needed and it will pull much more than you'd think. It easily pulls a 20' shipping container (unladen). A cab would be nice on the 5055e for longer work brushogging which gets downright dirty/dusty/and full of pollen/debris...and for winter use. If you're planning on a LOT of brushogging, I would 100% recommend considering a factory installed cab and air seat, your sinuses and back will thank you. We acquired our unit used from my uncle at a bargain or we would have ordered new with a factory standard cab. I'd also recommend getting additional hydraulic functions for grapples for at least the loader. If you're just farming, may not be needed but for clearing brush and just generally picking stuff up (for me without needing to get the excavator with a grapple out of the barn) would be worth its weight in gold. We're also looking at getting a compact (2032, 2038 etc) to supplement the 5055e for something that's a little more maneuverable and compact for smaller projects and to save putting hours on the bigger machines... light bucket work, dragging trailers, land planes, box blades, clearing trails, etc.
Make sure to load the rear tires at least and if you're doing a lot of bucket work, wheel weights and rear ballast. Most of the time i keep the 2048 brush hog on the rear of the tractor for ballast as it's leveraged 1100lbs helps a lot with bucket work but, as you'd expect, is horrible for tighter work because of the massive turning and swing radius. The only thing I've observed is that during the cold snap last winter around Christmas, mind you it was literally zero degrees for 3-4 days straight, was that there was a tiny hydraulic drip that came from the unit but considering it was outside and only under roof, I'll take as my fault. I haven't seen the drip since then. These machines should be able to be stored outside in the elements for extended periods of time but aren't built for that anymore given their inherent complexity. ... hint hint john deere...
Reach out if you have any questions. happy to share my experience & good luck!