Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5085E (2015-2017) vs Steyr 988

Steyr 988 Tractor
SteyrModel B

Steyr 988

Utility

power
85 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 988 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)
vs
SteyrSteyr 988

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
5085E (2015-2017)85 hp
98885 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5085E (2015-2017) is in the 75th percentile; 988 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5085E (2015-2017) higher · +8 ci (+3%)
5085E (2015-2017)276 ci
988268 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5085E (2015-2017) is in the 81st percentile; 988 is in the 75th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5085E (2015-2017)4
9884
Median Utility Tractor4

5085E (2015-2017) is in the 50th percentile; 988 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
5085E (2015-2017)12
98812
Median Utility Tractor12

5085E (2015-2017) is in the 50th percentile; 988 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

5085E (2015-2017) (A)988 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Steyr 988Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSteyr—
Model5085E (2015-2017)988—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Steyr 988Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSteyr—
ModelFJDXL04.5305WD 412.41—
Power Output85hp85hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,400RPM▲ 5085E (2015-2017)+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement276ci268ci▲ 5085E (2015-2017)+8 ci · +3%
Bore4.2in4.3in▲ 988+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in4.7in▲ 5085E (2015-2017)+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Steyr 988Difference
TypePartially synchronizedSynchro—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Steyr 988Difference
LengthNot recorded153in—
HeightNot recorded103in—
Operating Weight7,275lb8,346lb▲ 988+1,071 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Steyr 988Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Steyr 988Difference
TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 2540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Steyr 988Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIII—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Steyr 988Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Steyr 988Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Steyr 988Difference
Coolant3galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5085E (2015-2017)Steyr 988Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSNot recorded—

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 · 75th percentile (268 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 · 69th percentile (7,275 lb)B · 78th percentile (8,346 lb)
A · 5085E (2015-2017)B · 988Median Utility Tractor
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