Utility against Compact · same John Deere lineup
John Deere 5075E vs John Deere 3046R
| Spec | John Deere 5075E | John Deere 3046R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$37,529 | ~$39,600 |
| What that price is | MSRP for 2WD open station; Deere lists MFWD separately at $7,103 | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Utility | Compact |
| Transmission | Power Shuttle | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 75 hp | 44.7 hp |
| PTO hp | 57.6 hp | 33.9 hp |
| Loader lift | 2,606 lbsat the pivot pin | 1,393 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 3,192 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 2,194 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 16.4 GPM | 15.3 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | John Deere | Yanmar |
| Weight | 5,555 lbs | 3,066 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 21.9 gal | 10 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Hydrostatic | No | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | Yes |
| 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 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
John Deere 3046R
What they like
- Turbocharged and intercooled, the only engine in the 3 Series with a charge cooler, which is how 1.568 L reaches 44.7 hp
- A dedicated 6.2 gpm steering circuit on top of 9.1 gpm to implements means the steering never robs the loader
- Cruise control and eHydro are both standard rather than options
- A ComfortGard cab with air conditioning is a factory choice, and at 4,008 lb equipped it is a serious all-weather machine
- 2,194 lb at 24 in. behind the lift points, matching the rest of the 3R line
What they complain about
- eHydro is the only transmission - there is no gear option at any price, unlike the 3033R and 3039R below it
- At roughly $39,208 on Deere's published base list it costs about $9,500 more than the gear-drive 3043D, which puts more power to the PTO
- The 320R loader is unchanged from the 31.8 hp 3033R at 1,393 lb at the pivot pin, so the whole price step buys engine rather than lift
- 1,005 lb at 500 mm ahead of the pivot pin is the honest working figure on forks, and it has not moved either
- Turbo, intercooler and a diesel particulate filter make this the most complex emissions and induction package in the family