John Deere 5M tractor - precise all-rounder

Livestock farmers looking for a functional loader tractor with the ability to incorporate guidance technology for field work may wish to consider John Deere's new 5M, James Huyton reports.

James Huyton
Machinery and Farm Technology Specialist
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Compact design and 4.1 metre turning circle make the John Deere 5M well suited to loader applications.
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Compact design and 4.1 metre turning circle make the John Deere 5M well suited to loader applications.

John Deere 5M John Deere recently announced a new generation of its 5M series, with a range-topping 5M-130 boosting to a maximum engine output of 135hp. Integrated auto steer and guidance systems...

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