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CaseIH Farmall 85U vs John Deere 5085E (2015-2017)

CaseIHCaseIH Farmall 85U
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Farmall 85U85 hp
5085E (2015-2017)85 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Farmall 85U is in the 75th percentile; 5085E (2015-2017) is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5085E (2015-2017) higher · +2 ci (<1%)
Farmall 85U274 ci
5085E (2015-2017)276 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Farmall 85U is in the 79th percentile; 5085E (2015-2017) is in the 81st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Farmall 85U4
5085E (2015-2017)4
Median Utility Tractor4

Farmall 85U is in the 50th percentile; 5085E (2015-2017) is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Farmall 85U12
5085E (2015-2017)12
Median Utility Tractor12

Farmall 85U is in the 50th percentile; 5085E (2015-2017) is in the 50th · 4,941 models

Farmall 85U (A)5085E (2015-2017) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Farmall 85UJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHJohn Deere—
ModelFarmall 85U5085E (2015-2017)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecCaseIH Farmall 85UJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHJohn Deere—
ModelFPTFJDXL04.5305—
Power Output85hp85hpSame
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,500RPM▲ 5085E (2015-2017)+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement274ci276ci▲ 5085E (2015-2017)+2 ci · <1%
Bore4.1in4.2in▲ 5085E (2015-2017)+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.2in5in▲ Farmall 85U+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Farmall 85UJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Difference
TypeMechanical shuttlePartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Farmall 85UJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Difference
Operating Weight6,393lb7,275lb▲ 5085E (2015-2017)+882 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Farmall 85UJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH Farmall 85UJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Farmall 85UJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Difference
Hitch TypeCategory 2Not recorded—
Hitch Category2II—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Farmall 85UJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Farmall 85UJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame
Pre-heating SystemGrid heaterNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecCaseIH Farmall 85UJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Difference
CoolantNot recorded3gal—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH Farmall 85UJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Difference
TypeEither ROPS or CabTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 75th percentile (85 hp)B · 75th percentile (85 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 79th percentile (274 ci)B · 81st percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 61st percentile (6,393 lb)B · 69th percentile (7,275 lb)
A · Farmall 85UB · 5085E (2015-2017)Median Utility Tractor
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