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Read articles →A rare close look at a virtually unused 2011 John Deere 5065E utility tractor, pre-Tier 4, 23 hours on the clock, that the host acquired and is considering keeping. The walkaround covers the 553 loader's lift specs, base weight, three-point hitch capacity, gear-drive operator controls, draft control, and PTO engagement in moderate detail. Best for buyers researching an older 5065E who want a honest condition check on a barn-find example.
Good Works Tractors is a tractor-attachment dealer channel, so expect a sales-leaning tone, though this particular video is more of a personal enthusiasm piece since the machine was pulled from inventory.
It lifts over 3,100 pounds at about 122 inches high, or around 4,000 pounds at the base of the loader arms if only lifting to about five feet.
No, this 2011 model is pre-Tier 4, with 2012 being the last model year before emissions requirements were phased in.
The three-point hitch is category 2 and can lift about 3,200 pounds, with a 540 RPM PTO.
Yes, it has a draft control that overrides the three-point control once it senses a load, helping maintain consistent depth on uneven ground.