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.

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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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