The 500M is a more compact loader (compared to the 520M) that is better sized for 5E 3cyl tractor which allows for improved maneuverability in those tight working conditions, such as feeding cattle, movability in and out of barns or mowing along trees.
Lift capacities and lift height are ideally matched to the tractor which makes ballasting easier and overall performance superior for this tractor and loader combination.
One of the biggest improvements to the 500M over the 520M is the reach at ground (also described as how far out the loader extends).
Having a much-improved tractor and loader combination allows the operator to focus more on the jobs being done and less on if will hit something accidently with the loader.
The loader being closer into the tractor gives a more secure feeling to the operator and improves confidence in completing all task.
To help increase customer productivity, the 500M Loader offers three (3) hydraulic connection styles.
Code |
Bundle |
Description |
3592 |
BXX10936 |
Two Function hoses and parts Note: Connection of loader hoses directly to tractor mid-valve Note: To be used with #4995 |
3593 |
BXX10936 BXX10937 |
Three Function hoses and parts Note: Connection of loader hoses directly to tractor mid-valve Note: To be used with #4995 |
The use of individual quick couplers are within the loader base configuration.
When equipped with individual quick couplers, there will be either 4 hoses (for two-function loader) or 6 hoses (three-function loader).
For improved loader installation and removal process, the single point hydraulic connection system is available.
The process is simplified due to all the hydraulic hoses are isolated to one housing that allows for all connections to be removed / installed at once.
John Deere loaders are easily removed and reinstalled on tractors without tools. The parking system allows removing or attaching the loader to the tractor in minutes without the need for tools.
Refer to the operator manual for complete step-by-step procedure and specific information.
An abbreviated example is listed below with some images.
To remove the loader
Loader raised to allow for parking stands to be lowered and locked into place for parking
Lowering Parking Stands: Parking stand pin is used to secure stand in up position during loader usage as well as lower position when being removed (parked).
With bucket tilted apply slight down pressure to the loader boom.
Place the locking pin into the open position for loader to allow for the loader to be removed (parking pins are designed to stay on the loader; no need to be removed completely
Loader shown removed / parked
Lift capacities and lift height are ideally matched to the 5E 3cylinder tractor which makes ballasting easier and overall performance superior for this tractor and loader combination.
The 500M loader is capable of handling those primary jobs done related to property care, livestock and material handling.
Having very close lift capacities and lift height as the 520M, this new loader still can stack hay two rows on trailer and 3 rows in barn.
Filling a mixer cart, carrying heavy loads of sand, gravel or pallets of feed will still be performed effortlessly with the 5E 3cyl and 500M.
This size improvement gives the operator more confidence in maneuvering the tractor because of how well the tractor and loader match perfectly.
While the 500M and 520M are very similar in many ways, the 520M does have increased lift height, lift capacity and is designed for more heavy duty applications.
For jobs such as digging, back blading and heavy duty working conditions, the 520M is a better option.
Maximum lift height | 3150 mm 124 in. |
Lift capacity at full height | Measured at pivot 1463 kg 3225 lb |
Boom breakout force | Measured at pivot 1975 kg 4354 lb |
Bucket rollback force capacity | At ground-level line 3369 kg 7427 lb |
Clearance at full height - bucket dumped | 2187 mm 86 in. |
Dump angle, degrees | 57 degree (angle) |
Rollback angle, degrees | 42 degree (angle) |
Model | 5E 3-Cyl FT4 (5045E, 5050E, 5055E, 5060E, 5065E, 5067E, 5075E) |
Front tire | 9.5 - 24 |
Wheelbase | 80.7 in (205 cm) |
Pump capacity | 11.4 gpm (43.2 lpm) |
Rated pressure | 2828 psi |
Leveling configuration | Non-Self Leveling (NSL) |
Bucket used | General Purpose 1850 mm 73 in. |
Bucket weight | 220 kg 458 lb |
Lift capacity at full height | Measured at pivot 1463 kg 3225 lb Measured at 800 mm ahead of pivot 896 kg 1975 lb |
Lift capacity at 59 in. (1500 mm) | Measured at pivot 1715 kg 3780 lb Measured at 800 mm ahead of pivot 1208 kg 2663 lb |
Boom breakout force | Measured at pivot 1975 kg 4354 lb Measured at 800 mm ahead of pivot 1295 kg 2855 lb |
Bucket rollback force capacity | At maximum height 2030 kg 4475 lb At 59-in. (1500-mm) lift height 3388 kg 7469 lb At ground-level line 3369 kg 7427 lb |
Dimensions | Maximum lift height 3150 mm 124 in. At full height - bucket level 2964 mm 116 in. At full height - bucket dumped 2187 mm 86 in. |
Overall length | 4207 mm 165 in. |
Digging depth | 122 mm 4.8 in. |
Reach | At maximum height 486 mm 19 in. At ground level - bucket level 2157 mm 85 in. |
Bucket angle | Dump angle, degrees 57 degree (angle) Rollback angle, degrees 44 degree (angle) Dump angle, ground 149 degree (angle) |
Cycle times | Loader raise, seconds 2.8 seconds Loader lower, seconds 2 seconds Bucket dump, seconds 4.2 seconds Bucket rollback, seconds 3 seconds |