Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2550 vs John Deere 5085M

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 2550

Utility

power
72 hp
displacement
239 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 2550 specs
John Deere 5085M Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 5085M

Utility

power
70.8 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 5085M specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,383–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 2550 higher · +1.2 hp (+2%)
255072 hp
5085M70.8 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2550 is in the 65th percentile; 5085M is in the 63rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5085M higher · +37 ci (+15%)
2550239 ci
5085M276 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2550 is in the 66th percentile; 5085M is in the 81st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
25504
5085M4
Median Utility Tractor4

2550 is in the 50th percentile; 5085M is in the 50th · 5,720 models

2550 (A)5085M (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2550John Deere 5085MDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model25505085M—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2550John Deere 5085MDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recordedPowerTech M 4045—
Power Output72hp70.8hp▲ 2550+1.2 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,200RPM▲ 2550+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement239ci276ci▲ 5085M+37 ci · +15%
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 5085M+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2550John Deere 5085MDifference
TypePartially synchronizedSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2550John Deere 5085MDifference
Length133inNot recorded—
Height101inNot recorded—
Operating Weight6,800lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2550John Deere 5085MDifference
System TypeClosed centerDirect engine drive hydraulic control system—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2550John Deere 5085MDifference
TypeIndependent or live (with reverser)Independent with electro-hydraulic clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2550John Deere 5085MDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity2,735lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2550John Deere 5085MDifference
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discWet disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2550John Deere 5085MDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2550John Deere 5085MDifference
Coolant3.4gal3gal▲ 2550+0.4 gal · +13%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2550John Deere 5085MDifference
TypeTwo-post ROPS or Sound-Gard cabFoldable ROPS, deluxe ROPS or Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 65th percentile (72 hp)B · 63rd percentile (70.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 66th percentile (239 ci)B · 81st percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
A · 2550B · 5085MMedian Utility Tractor
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