John Deere 5020 Repower- 8V71T Detroit Diesel

I have been itching to make this video since the start of this channel, and here it is!

This is our 5010/20 Detroit Repower with a 8V71T Detroit Diesel, this is the only one I have seen with a turbo feeding its blower, which is what really sets it apart. With the turbo, this tractor pushes about 360 horsepower! This tractor is wrapped in 900 60R32 rear tires, and 16.5-16.1 front tires. I welded a set of rear rims for this tractor that push out the sidewalls to give the tires a wider profile. In the rear tires we have added 160 gallons of windshield washer fluid per tire as extra weight for plowing, and built a custom weight bracket for the front weights. We have also equipped this tractor with the Wheatland fenders and dust shields. As clumsy as they are to step over, the dust shields really tie together the tractor. We have also moved all the hydraulic controls to a console, where we can control both remotes and the 3-point hitch. This tractor had two radiators when we started the restoration, we took the small radiator out and replaced the bigger radiator with one that had an extra core. It takes a LOT of plowing to get this tractor over 190 degrees. With removing the front radiator, we had the room to put the 5010 fuel tank back in its original spot. The exhaust pipe leaving the turbo is wrapped in lava fiber where it gets a little close to the hood, and exits the hood as a one piece straight pipe with no visible clamps.

In the video we are pulling a John Deere 3600 6-bottom plow. This tractor handles this plow with ease in 5th or 6th gear. 5th gear at 2400 RPM and 6th gear at 1800 RPM are the sweet spot for this plow and tractor, leaving a level job, and covers the trash well.

I appreciate you taking the time to watch this video, and if you have any questions be sure to leave them in the comments and I will answer them to the best of my ability!

Thanks for watching, and I will see you on the next one!


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