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John Deere 4044M vs John Deere 5075E
| Spec | John Deere 4044M | John Deere 5075E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$36,630 | ~$37,529 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP for 2WD open station; Deere lists MFWD separately at $7,103 |
| Size class | Utility | Utility |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Power Shuttle |
| Engine hp | 42.5 hp | 75 hp |
| PTO hp | 33.6 hp | 57.6 hp |
| Loader lift | 2,396 lbsat the pivot pin | 2,606 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 2,500 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 3,192 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 15.4 GPM | 16.4 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Yanmar | John Deere |
| Weight | 3,770 lbs | 5,555 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 12.4 gal | 21.9 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | Yes |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain | 6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
John Deere 4044M
What they like
- The turbocharged 42.5 HP Yanmar gives it strong, stall-resistant power for heavy loader work, tillage, and big rotary cutters
- The Quik-Park 400E loader detaches and reattaches in minutes without tools, one of the best loader systems in the class
- 2,500 lb loader lift and heavy 3,770 lb frame make it a genuine material-handling machine, not a light-duty toy
- The eHydro transmission with cruise is superb, and the optional 12/12 PowrReverser is ideal for constant loader shuttling
- 15+ GPM hydraulics run big implements and grapples with authority
- It's cab-ready and takes a huge range of Deere implements, making it a long-term platform you can grow into
- The M trim balances features and value better than the pricier 4R for most owners
What they complain about
- It's expensive - loaded it lands near $38K, which is serious money that pushes some buyers toward larger utility tractors
- You pay a substantial Deere premium versus a comparably specced Kubota L4701 or Kioti DK4520
- The turbo and the premium hydraulics add service complexity a simpler compact does not carry
- At 3,770 lbs plus loader it's heavy for a compact, so trailering requires a substantial truck and trailer
- No factory cab on the base M without a big upcharge, and open-station-only limits all-weather use
- Proprietary loader and attachments limit cheaper aftermarket options
John Deere 5075E
What they like
- It's powered by John Deere's own turbocharged PowerTech diesel, a proven farm engine with an excellent reliability record
- The full-size utility frame and 5,555+ lb weight give it real field capability the compact 4-series can't match
- The optional 12/12 PowrReverser power-shuttle is fantastic for loader work and headland turns
- 57.6 PTO HP runs big rotary cutters, balers, tillers, and hay equipment on a working farm
- Available with a real climate-controlled cab for all-weather, all-day comfort
- The large 22-gallon tank and stout hitch make it a genuine all-day production tractor
What they complain about
- It's the value E-series, so it lacks the premium cab, transmission, and hydraulic refinements of the pricier 5M and 5R
- Loaded with a cab and loader it approaches $50K, a serious investment for a smaller operation
- No hydrostatic option, so it's a field and loader tractor, not a finish-mowing or beginner-easy machine
- The base SyncShuttle 9/3 transmission is dated, and the better PowrReverser is a meaningful upcharge
- At over 5,500 lbs plus loader it requires a heavy-duty truck and trailer to transport
- The E model's simpler hydraulics limit how many implements you can run at once
- The $37,529 list is Deere's 2WD open-station figure — mechanical front-wheel drive is a separate $7,103 on the same price sheet, so a 4WD machine as described here lands well above the number shown