John DeereModel A
John Deere 5085M
Utility
- power
- 70.8 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 5085M vs Massey Ferguson 481
Image not recorded
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 481
Utility
- power
- 75 hp
- displacement
- 258 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
John DeereJohn Deere 5085M
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 481
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 481 higher · +4.2 hp (+6%)5085M70.8 hp
48175 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
5085M is in the 63rd percentile; 481 is in the 68th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5085M higher · +18 ci (+7%)5085M276 ci
481258 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
5085M is in the 81st percentile; 481 is in the 73rd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5085M4
4814
Median Utility Tractor4
5085M is in the 50th percentile; 481 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
5085M (A)481 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 5085M | Massey Ferguson 481 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 5085M | 481 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 5085M | Massey Ferguson 481 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Perkins | — |
| Model | PowerTech M 4045 | 1004-4.2 | — |
| Power Output | 70.8hp | 75hp | ▲ 481+4.2 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 276ci | 258ci | ▲ 5085M+18 ci · +7% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.1in | ▲ 5085M+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 5085M | Massey Ferguson 481 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio | Partially synchronized gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 5085M | Massey Ferguson 481 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 155in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 80in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 103in | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 5085M | Massey Ferguson 481 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Direct engine drive hydraulic control system | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 5085M | Massey Ferguson 481 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electro-hydraulic clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 5085M | Massey Ferguson 481 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | II/I | Category 2 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 5085M | Massey Ferguson 481 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 5085M | Massey Ferguson 481 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 5085M | Massey Ferguson 481 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3gal | 3.9gal | ▲ 481+0.9 gal · +30% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 5085M | Massey Ferguson 481 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Foldable ROPS, deluxe ROPS or Cab (optional) | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 63rd percentile (70.8 hp)B · 68th percentile (75 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 73rd percentile (258 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
A · 5085MB · 481Median Utility Tractor