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John Deere 5045D

2012–202245 HPdieselfarm
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
3
1 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power45 HP
Engine (kW)34 kW
Fuel Typediesel
Transmissionsynchro-reverser
Categoryfarm
Production Years2012–2022

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

3 reported
1 high2 medium
Blue smoke emission and fuel injector failure
high

Engine blew blue smoke at 141 hours operation. Mechanic initially blamed fuel transfer pump ($1200 repair), but after pump rebuild with no issues found, injector was identified as actual cause. Tractor failed again after repair and required engine overhaul.

engine
CA: John Deere Review by Mary from Bryan, TX (1/5 stars) My mother bought
medium

My mother bought a John Deere 5045D Series Tractor new from Coufal Prater in March of 2009. It was purchased for her adult grandchildren to use on her farm. The machine has always been hard to start from the beginning. I had to replace the starter after about 2 years. The parts dept. of Coufal Prater said they had problems with those particular starters but did nothing about the cost of $500 to re

engine
Hard starting and starter failure
medium

Tractor was hard to start from new. Starter failed after approximately 2 years of ownership (250 hours operation). Dealer acknowledged problems with these particular starters but refused to cover replacement cost ($500).

engine

Market Value

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Hours Benchmark

Class: Utility (40100 HP)
Low use300 /year
Typical500 /year
High use750 /year
Typical lifetime10,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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