Versatility And Performance

There’s little doubt owners of the 5090EN tractor can claim bragging rights to operating the most dependable engine on the market.

John Deere’s high-performance diesel engine provides excellent torque, fuel efficiency, and durability, while the narrow design means the 5090EN can perform in even the tightest spots.

As Finley branch salesman Andrew Barber explains, versatility is one of the key selling points of the 5090EN.

“This machine is the complete package. The cabin and the width of the tractor is ideally suited to orchards and vineyards, with resounding horsepower and 12F/12R PowrReverser™ transmission providing 12 forward speeds and 12 reverse speeds for operators requiring additional operating ranges.

“There’s a wide range of jobs this transmission allows you to complete, from towing sprayers through to mulching, pruning, mowing, slashing, and pulling bins in viticulture. The hydraulic wet forward and reverse clutches maximise durability and will outlast the life of any dry clutch. When tractors are run by multiple operators with a variety of experience levels, a wet clutch is the best way to maintain transmission integrity and performance while decreasing clutch replacement costs.”

Operator comfort top-of-mind

Andrew said that dual rear-mount select control valves (SCVs) with lever controls come as standard on 5090EN tractors, with a maximum of three SCVs that can be factory-installed or field-installed to add versatility.

“SCVs mean operators can couple and uncouple under pressure with the International Standards for Organisation push-pull couplers, which reduces the muscle required to switch implements. This allows the operator to effortlessly couple and uncouple hydraulic hoses from one implement to another.

“The SCV and rockshaft valve can be adapted to provide live hydraulic power to implements with an independent control valve, which suits operations like pruning vineyards, running sprayers, and lifting up mowers.
The good hydraulic flow out of those SCVs allows guys to continue doing operations without losing any horsepower up front.”

Andrew added that operator comfort is something John Deere has top-of-mind when designing all machines, and the 5090EN is no different.

“The cab and the chassis of the tractor is narrow enough to fit up a vineyard row, and the height and the cab shape allows it to go into orchards without hitting trees and damaging the fruit, yet it is still roomy enough within the cab to have a big guy sitting in there.

“Operator comfort is a huge decision, because guys are sitting on these tractors for long hours. With the narrow cab,
you can understand that there’s less room, but John Deere has hit the nail on the head with the layout of the cabin to maximise space and operator comfort.

“Two platform-mounted levers offer easy and comfortable shifting for a good operator experience. The gear-shift lever is easy to reach, and the less-used range lever is now shorter. Unique knobs make it easier to distinguish between the two.

“Excellent modulation allows the operator to shift the direction lever from neutral to forward or reverse, forward to reverse,
reverse to forward, or to neutral from forward or reverse, with operators able to accomplish all these directional changes without sacrificing comfort or having to press the clutch pedal.

“The speed of directional changes can also be adjusted to the operator’s preference or application demands. These are simple machines and this simplicity allows owners to put any type of operator in there whether they’re skilled or unskilled.
The feedback I’ve received is that this is what our customers are looking for.”

Getting in quick

Andrew said demand for the 5090EN has been high. In the first week of having a demonstration model in-branch, he did six on-farm demos and sold two machines.

“We are really happy to go out on-farm to demonstrate the versatility of these machines.

“We find that if a farmer can hook his own implements up to it and actually see it running, it makes all the difference.
I’ve had guys hook sprayers up, saying ‘the John Deere won’t do the job’, and they’ve been pleasantly surprised that the 5090EN was up to the task. Every horticultural piece of equipment you can think of – sprayers, mowers, mulchers – hooked up to this tractor and all demonstrations have been very successful.”

Contact your local Hutcheon and Pearce sales representative for further information about the 5090EN.