On Test: John Deere 5130M. Compact tractor of choice for livestock farms?

John Deere’s 5M could be the compact tractor of choice for livestock farms, with its design capabilities to work in yards and with integrated technologies for fieldwork. Toby Whatley put a range-topping 135hp 5130M on test.

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John Deere's new 5M series occupies a space in the manufacturer's range which crosses over between the smallest 6M models and the largest of the three-cylinder 5E series. The brand has a strong history...

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