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This message is a reply to an archived post by Aaron on April 13, 2004 at 13:11:54.
The original subject was "john deere 5200".
I've had a JD 5200 since June of 1997. I have a friend with a 5300 (turbocharged(.
I don't know if you can add a turbo or not. I thought about pursuing the idea but when I calmed down decided that if I need more power I'll get a bigger tractor.
I've got a loader on mine and it has made it possible to keep up with maintenance on a small horse farm. I built a barn (60 X 38) and used the loader to lift 12 foot wall sections. I added a piece of pipe to a hay spike and used it to lift trusses to the 16 foot upper plates. I mow about 150 acres with a ten foot mower. I have had to replace injectors (two of three) but I suspect it was because of not draining waer from fuel often enough.
I've had good luck with mine and will run it until the wheels fall of or I can't climb on it anymore.
I did break the hood and side panels doing some logging (not the tractor's fault). If you hear of anyone selling "body" parts I'd like to know about them.
Enjoy yours. If your uncle used it for any time yours is probably fine.
The original subject was "john deere 5200".
I've had a JD 5200 since June of 1997. I have a friend with a 5300 (turbocharged(.
I don't know if you can add a turbo or not. I thought about pursuing the idea but when I calmed down decided that if I need more power I'll get a bigger tractor.
I've got a loader on mine and it has made it possible to keep up with maintenance on a small horse farm. I built a barn (60 X 38) and used the loader to lift 12 foot wall sections. I added a piece of pipe to a hay spike and used it to lift trusses to the 16 foot upper plates. I mow about 150 acres with a ten foot mower. I have had to replace injectors (two of three) but I suspect it was because of not draining waer from fuel often enough.
I've had good luck with mine and will run it until the wheels fall of or I can't climb on it anymore.
I did break the hood and side panels doing some logging (not the tractor's fault). If you hear of anyone selling "body" parts I'd like to know about them.
Enjoy yours. If your uncle used it for any time yours is probably fine.
