Head to head · Utility

John Deere 5085M (2012-2014) vs UTB/Universal 853

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)

Utility

power: 85 hp
displacement: 276 ci
Cylinders: 4
Forward gears: 16

Full 5085M (2012-2014) specs

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UTB/UniversalModel B

UTB/Universal 853

Utility

power: 85 hp
displacement: 232 ci
Cylinders: 4
Forward gears: 16

Full 853 specs

John DeereJohn Deere 5085M (2012-2014)

UTB/UniversalUTB/Universal 853

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied

5085M (2012-2014)85 hp

85385 hp

Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5085M (2012-2014) is in the 75th percentile; 853 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 5085M (2012-2014) higher · +44 ci (+19%)

5085M (2012-2014)276 ci

853232 ci

Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5085M (2012-2014) is in the 81st percentile; 853 is in the 63rd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied

5085M (2012-2014)4

8534

Median Utility Tractor4

5085M (2012-2014) is in the 50th percentile; 853 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied

5085M (2012-2014)16

85316

Median Utility Tractor12

5085M (2012-2014) is in the 73rd percentile; 853 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

5085M (2012-2014) (A)853 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

Spec	John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)	UTB/Universal 853	Difference
Manufacturer	John Deere	UTB/Universal	—
Model	5085M (2012-2014)	853	—
Category	Utility	Utility	Same

Engine

Spec	John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)	UTB/Universal 853	Difference
Manufacturer	John Deere	UTB	—
Model	John Deere	D2404.050	—
Power Output	85hp	85hp	Same
Rated RPM	2,200RPM	2,400RPM	▲ 853+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders	4	4	Same
Displacement	276ci	232ci	▲ 5085M (2012-2014)+44 ci · +19%
Bore	4.2in	4in	▲ 5085M (2012-2014)+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke	5in	4.5in	▲ 5085M (2012-2014)+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

Spec	John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)	UTB/Universal 853	Difference
Type	Partially synchronized with power shuttle	Not recorded	—

Dimensions & Weight

Spec	John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)	UTB/Universal 853	Difference
Length	Not recorded	142in	—
Height	Not recorded	98.8in	—
Operating Weight	8,600lb	6,515lb	▲ 5085M (2012-2014)+2,085 lb · +32%

Hydraulics

Spec	John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)	UTB/Universal 853	Difference
System Type	Open center	Not recorded	—
Steering Type	Hydrostatic power	Not recorded	—

Power Take-off (PTO)

Spec	John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)	UTB/Universal 853	Difference
Type	Independent	Not recorded	—
Speed 1	540rpm	540rpm	Same
Speed 2	Not recorded	1,000rpm	—

Hitch & Towing

Spec	John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)	UTB/Universal 853	Difference
Hitch Category	II/I	II	—
Hitch Capacity	5,935lb	Not recorded	—

Chassis & Drive

Spec	John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)	UTB/Universal 853	Difference
Chassis Type	4x4 MFWD 4WD	4x2 2WD	—
Drive Type	4WD	Not recorded	—
Steering Type	Hydrostatic power	Not recorded	—
Brake Type	Hydraulic wet disc	Not recorded	—

Electrical

Spec	John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)	UTB/Universal 853	Difference
Starter Type	Electric	Electric	Same

Capacities

Spec	John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)	UTB/Universal 853	Difference
Coolant	Not recorded	3.7gal	—

Operator Station

Spec	John Deere 5085M (2012-2014)	UTB/Universal 853	Difference
Type	Cab	Cab	Same

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 · 63rd percentile (232 ci)

Cylinders

median 4

A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12

A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb

A · 80th percentile (8,600 lb)B · 62nd percentile (6,515 lb)

A · 5085M (2012-2014)B · 853Median Utility Tractor

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