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John Deere 5085M vs John Deere 5095M
| Spec | John Deere 5085M | John Deere 5095M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$78,056 | ~$82,365 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Utility | Utility |
| Transmission | Power Shuttle | Power Shuttle |
| Engine hp | 85 hp | 95 hp |
| PTO hp | 70 hp | 80 hp |
| Loader lift | 3,027 lbsat the pivot pin | 3,027 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 5,150 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 5,150 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 24.7 GPM | 24.7 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | John Deere | John Deere |
| Weight | 8,298 lbs | 8,298 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 37.7 gal | 37.7 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Hydrostatic | No | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | not published | not published |
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 5085M
What they like
- 70 PTO hp from 85 gross is a far better conversion than anything in the 5E line, where a 67.6 hp 5067E sends only 49 hp to the shaft
- MFWD is included in the base price on Deere's own price page, unlike the 5E where the front axle is a $7,103 extra
- 24.7 gpm of hydraulic flow, rising to 25.6 gpm with the PowrQuad PLUS or Powr8 transmission
- 5,150 lb of hitch lift at 24 in. behind the lift points, with a high-capacity option rated to 7,860 lb
- 37.7 gal of fuel on the open station and 43.7 gal with the cab - this is a machine built to stay out all day
- Aftertreatment is a diesel oxidation catalyst and SCR rather than a particulate filter, so there is no soot-loading regeneration cycle
- Four transmissions are offered above the standard PowrReverser, up to a 32F/16R Powr8 with creeper
What they complain about
- About $78,000 on Deere's published base list makes this the most expensive machine of its power class here, and the cab is a further $16,038
- Deere does not publish a single powertrain warranty term for the 5M that could be read off its literature, unlike the 5E's five years and the compacts' six
- Deere's loader prep package lists the 520M, 540M and 600M as compatible without naming one as the match, so the 2,606 lb pivot-pin figure shown here is the smallest of the three - a 540M lifts 3,027 lb at the same point
- At 8,298 lb it is too heavy for turf work and too large for the tight yards a compact handles easily
- No cruise control is listed on the standard PowrReverser build
John Deere 5095M
What they like
- 80 PTO hp from 95 gross is the best power conversion of any John Deere in this size range
- Maximum engine power rises to 97.8 hp above the 95 hp rated figure, so there is genuine reserve when a baler loads up
- MFWD is in the base price on Deere's own price page rather than a several-thousand-dollar option as it is on the 5E
- Turbocharged with air-to-air aftercooling, and the aftertreatment is a diesel oxidation catalyst plus SCR rather than a particulate filter
- The optional high-capacity hitch takes lift from 5,150 lb to 7,860 lb at 24 in. behind the lift points
- 24.7 gpm as standard and 25.6 gpm with the PowrQuad PLUS or Powr8 transmissions
What they complain about
- Roughly $4,300 more than a 5085M that shares its weight, hitch, hydraulics and fuel capacity - the step buys engine only
- About $82,000 on Deere's published list before the $16,038 cab, which is the real cost of putting an operator in it year-round
- Deere publishes no single powertrain warranty term for the 5M line that could be read off its literature
- Deere's loader prep package names the 520M, 540M and 600M as compatible without designating a match, so the 2,606 lb pivot-pin figure here is the smallest of the three options
- Ordering PowrQuad PLUS or Powr8 adds 442 lb, taking the machine to 8,740 lb
- SCR means carrying and topping up diesel exhaust fluid, which the DPF-free 5E line also avoids but without the SCR tank