Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5085E (2015-2017) vs John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)

John DeereJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)
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John DeereJohn Deere 5085M (2012-2014)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
5085E (2015-2017)85 hp
5085M (2012-2014)85 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5085E (2015-2017) is in the 75th percentile; 5085M (2012-2014) is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
5085E (2015-2017)276 ci
5085M (2012-2014)276 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5085E (2015-2017) is in the 81st percentile; 5085M (2012-2014) is in the 81st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5085E (2015-2017)4
5085M (2012-2014)4
Median Utility Tractor4

5085E (2015-2017) is in the 50th percentile; 5085M (2012-2014) is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5085M (2012-2014) higher · +4 (+33%)
5085E (2015-2017)12
5085M (2012-2014)16
Median Utility Tractor12

5085E (2015-2017) is in the 50th percentile; 5085M (2012-2014) is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

5085E (2015-2017) (A)5085M (2012-2014) (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model5085E (2015-2017)5085M (2012-2014)—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelFJDXL04.5305John Deere—
Power Output85hp85hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,200RPM▲ 5085E (2015-2017)+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement276ci276ciSame
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)Difference
TypePartially synchronizedPartially synchronized with power shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)Difference
Operating Weight7,275lb8,600lb▲ 5085M (2012-2014)+1,325 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutchIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)Difference
Hitch CategoryIIII/I—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded5,935lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discHydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)Difference
Coolant3galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSCab—

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 · 81st percentile (276 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 · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 69th percentile (7,275 lb)B · 80th percentile (8,600 lb)
A · 5085E (2015-2017)B · 5085M (2012-2014)Median Utility Tractor
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