John Deere has released a 5105ML tractor, specifically configured for producers who grow nuts and fruit in orchards. According to John Deere product marketing manager Owen Frederic, the new model is compatible with a John Deere 553 or 563 Loader, increasing its versatility.
“Its low profile lets customers operate under tree limbs and in between tree rows so it’s ideal for nut and fruit growers,” he said. ”It has plenty of hitch-lift capacity and at 3492 kilograms the 5105ML has additional weight that provides added stability to pull large implements. You won’t find a tractor that works harder or that’s more capable in its class.”
The heart of the 5105ML is a John Deere PowerTech four-cylinder diesel engine that produces up to 78kW (105hp) and 67kW (90hp PTO).
Customers can choose from two transmission options – a 12F/4R SyncShuttle Plus or a 16F/16R PowrReverser, with left-hand electro-hydraulic reverser.
“The power and weight combination of this tractor helps customers be more productive in a wide variety of applications and conditions,” Mr Frederic said.
Standard components of a wet PTO and wet-traction clutch, provide simplicity and reliability that are built with a minimal amount of electronics so they’re easy to operate and maintain.
“Operator comfort is superb and visibility from the seat is outstanding,” Mr Frederic said. The 5105ML is available in a two-wheel-drive, or four-wheel-drive configuration and comes equipped with adjustable full-coverage rear fenders, a differential lock and fuel-saving economy PTO.
“The full-coverage, composite rear fenders protect both low-hanging tree limbs and low-hanging fruit from damage by guiding them over the rear wheels when the tractor is being operated in an orchard,” Mr Frederic said.
“They won’t rust or dent like metal fenders, or crack or shred like fibreglass fenders. They also can be adjusted up or down with 127 millimetres (5in) of fender travel to accommodate different tyre sizes. Rear brake lights are built into the fenders.”
Colour-coded operator controls are strategically mounted between the right-hand fender and low-profile seat for easy reach, yet hidden from low-hanging branches and fruit.
Additional standard equipment consists of dual-rear work lights, breakaway indicator lights, a low-profile tilt/telescoping steering wheel, two hydraulic remotes and a reinforced fuel tank with protective guarding. The foldable mid-mount ROPS can be lowered without tools when a John Deere Loader is attached for easy manoeuvrability in low-clearance areas.
The open-centre hydraulic system has a 69.6 L/min flow rate for fast hydraulic cycle times and muscle to handle large implements with ease.
