Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5085E vs Massey Ferguson 491

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5085E

Utility

power
74.4 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 5085E specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 491

Utility

power
85.9 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 491 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 5085E
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 491

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 491 higher · +11.5 hp (+15%)
5085E74.4 hp
49185.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5085E is in the 67th percentile; 491 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5085E higher · +8 ci (+3%)
5085E276 ci
491268 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5085E is in the 81st percentile; 491 is in the 75th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5085E4
4914
Median Utility Tractor4

5085E is in the 50th percentile; 491 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
5085E12
49112
Median Utility Tractor12

5085E is in the 50th percentile; 491 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

5085E (A)491 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 5085EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model5085E491—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 5085EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeerePerkins—
ModelPowerTech 40451104C-44T—
Power Output74.4hp85.9hp▲ 491+11.5 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,204RPM2,100RPM▲ 5085E+104 RPM · +5%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement276ci268ci▲ 5085E+8 ci · +3%
Bore4.2in4.1in▲ 5085E+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 5085EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
TypeSelective Gear Fixed RatioSelective gear fixed ratioSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 5085EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Length155in155inSame
Width69.6in80in▲ 491+10.4 in · +15%
Height100inNot recorded—
Operating Weight7,780lb7,610lb▲ 5085E+170 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 5085EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Pump Flow Capacity16.1gpm17.9gpm▲ 491+1.8 gpm · +11%
Pressure2,850psiNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 5085EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 5085EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Front Tire Size11.2-2412.4-24—
Rear Tire Size16.9-3018.4-30—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 5085EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 5085EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 5085EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Starter TypeElectric12 volts—

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 5085EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
Control SystemDOC (Diesel Oxidation Catalyst) and SCR (Selective Catalyst Reduction)Not recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 5085EMassey Ferguson 491Difference
TypeOpen/Cab (Model Specific)ROPS or Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 67th percentile (74.4 hp)B · 75th percentile (85.9 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 · 74th percentile (7,780 lb)B · 72nd percentile (7,610 lb)
A · 5085EB · 491Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 5085EFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 491