Pick a make and model. Full spec sheet, owner videos, and similar tractors on one page.
Find a model →Pit up to four models against each other. Engine, hydraulics, hitch, weight, warranty.
Open comparison →Written guides on choosing tractors, hydraulics, PTO, hitches, and maintenance.
Read articles →This is a hands-on mechanic's walkthrough of a full service on a 1700-hour JD 5050D, not a buyer's review. It covers draining engine oil, checking the air filter, replacing primary and secondary diesel filters, priming the fuel pump, draining the water separator, checking clutch and brake adjustment, and a detailed step-by-step tappet adjustment with gauge measurements. Best for owners or mechanics doing their own maintenance, not shoppers comparing tractors.
Posted by a mechanic at a JD tractor showroom demonstrating a paid service job, so expect a workshop-procedure focus rather than an ownership or buying perspective.
