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| I just sold my 5325 a few weeks ago, to a non-farmer estate owner that won't put nearly the amount of hours on that I have. Purchased in 2005 and sold it with 6400 hours.
The powereverser tractors have a "driveline damper" in the place of a regular clutch, it had to be replaced early this year at a cost of considerable $$$. Mechanic says they usually fail at just past 4000 hours. Replaced over the past few years were the water pump, steering cylinder hoses, fuel lines, shift lever boots, and complete tie rods (can't grease 'em, they'll just wear out).
If the reverser will not engage the first thing I'd check is the safety switch under the seat. Pull out the harness connector, short it with a small wire and tape over. My uncle's tractor, similar, gets less hours but already had the damper/clutch replaced earlier and the also the steering column flops around due to failed little adjustment cylinder that costs a lot. I fully realize the hazard of getting the MFWD wires disconnected and the lack of low-end torque.
For being a daily chore tractor, it has been quite reliable. I just hope it's replacement ( 5075E with FT4 DPF, no DEF) will work at least as well, and not want me to say "I want my old tractor back".
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Deere 5325
