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John DeereModel A
John Deere 2550
Utility
- power
- 72 hp
- displacement
- 239 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
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How they compare
2550 is in the 65th percentile; 5085M is in the 63rd · 5,383 models
2550 is in the 66th percentile; 5085M is in the 81st · 5,580 models
2550 is in the 50th percentile; 5085M is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 2550 | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 2550 | 5085M | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 2550 | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | PowerTech M 4045 | — |
| Power Output | 72hp | 70.8hp | ▲ 2550+1.2 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 2550+300 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 239ci | 276ci | ▲ 5085M+37 ci · +15% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.2in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 5in | ▲ 5085M+0.7 in · +16% |
| Spec | John Deere 2550 | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized | Selective gear fixed ratio | — |
| Spec | John Deere 2550 | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 133in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 101in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 6,800lb | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 2550 | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Direct engine drive hydraulic control system | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 2550 | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent or live (with reverser) | Independent with electro-hydraulic clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 2550 | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | II/I | II/I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 2,735lb | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 2550 | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential hydraulic wet disc | Wet disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal | — |
| Spec | John Deere 2550 | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 2550 | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.4gal | 3gal | ▲ 2550+0.4 gal · +13% |
| Spec | John Deere 2550 | John Deere 5085M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS or Sound-Gard cab | Foldable ROPS, deluxe ROPS or Cab (optional) | — |
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