how to operate a John Deere tractor Part 1: controls

How to drive a modern-day tractor. Part 1 in a series. Featuring the John Deere 5045E.

[NinjaXagor]

4 years later and this video is still helping people. Thank you for this.

[rayraman]

I learned more in 5 minutes than flipping through the manual for an hour. Thank you for making and sharing this video.

[JB-wfox]

Thank you! I needed to drive a tractor for the first time, and no one was around to show me the ropes - I was SO happy to find your 3 videos. Thank you a million times. Totally tractorin' now.

[jimryan]

Thank you! This is far more informative than any other information I've seen on the internet.

[kristytrahan]

I'm trying to teach myself to drive a tractor (with the help of one of our buddies). I was never raised or taught to drive a tractor and really want to start my beef operation without people thinking I cant do what I need to do with the land. Thanks for the vid!

[etherealceleste]

I grew up bush-hogging our pastures, but that was over 30 years ago and I forgot everything. Thank you!

[KellyWeinersmith]

Thanks for this video! I just moved to a farm from the city, and was haven't trouble figuring out where to get started with learning to use our tractor. This was very helpful

[danpickelmann]

I just inherited a similar tractor and have never really operated it before. This helped answer a few questions I have and will apply it next time I'm on it.

[bc]

I don't even own a tractor but I have always wondered how they worked. Thanks.

[Prct]

Just bought a used 5045e. Thank you so much for this video!

[dcastrodc]

Great job explaining. Great info and a great way to introduce things. About to watch part 2!

[normanpoppell]

6 years later the gift that keeps giving

[RitzWood]

I have a JD as well. Came across this video and was curious how well it was explained. Very good! Explained everything perfectly

[FarmWife]

Thank you for making this series. My husband just bought me a tractor to mow with and its the same model as yours! This helps a LOT!

[urselarose]

Thank you!! You are so very detailed with your information. I enjoy watching your videos.

[ginnymiller]

Very informative video, very clear and thorough. Trying to learn from other people at work was not nearly as easy. Thank you.

[fogey]

Great video, helped me to operate my 5045. Bought used with no owners manual. Thanks.

[ultrabee]

I remember my grandfather teaching me how to drive his tractor. Nice.

[billreed]

Awesome breakdown man thank you, getting one for the first time and this video helps out tons!

[sharleneparks]

What a remarkably interesting and simple to understand tutorial. You are an awesome teacher and many other people that make instructable youtubes could certainly learn from you how to do them in an understandable manner!!!

I am ready to go try to start and run my tractor!