Compare/John Deere 2450 vs John Deere 5085M

John Deere 2450 vs John Deere 5085M

Verdict: John Deere 2450 vs John Deere 5085M

The John Deere 2450 and the John Deere 5085M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. John Deere 5085M is the lighter machine (6,393 kg vs 7,077 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5085M holds more fuel (140.1 L vs 84.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5085M is the newer design (2008 vs 1987). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

70 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference

Operated via three levers and foot clutch plus push button. The speed shift lever selects one of four speeds plus a push-button high or low selection. The range shift lever selects one of four ranges. Reverser lever selects direction of travel. Clutchless power shift between forward and reverse using reverser lever. Synchronized speed change while moving using the speed shift lever with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to change ranges.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

shift-on-the-move electro-hydraulic rear differential lockReference

Steering

hydrostaticReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$52,340 (4WD cab)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

135.9 LReference

140.1 LReference

Engine

52.2 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power

52.2 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

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Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Torque

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448.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Coolant capacity

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11.4 LReference

Oil capacity

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8.3 LReference

Max power

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55.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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52.5 kWReference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,100 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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150.1 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Hi-LoReference

PowrReverser PlusReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

32 forward and 16 reverseReference

Transmission Type

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Power ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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PowrReverser:16 F and 16 R | PowrReverser Plus: 32 F and 16 RReference

Wheel Drive

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2WD | 4WDReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

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inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

partially synchronized with power shuttleReference

Pressure

190.0 barReference

195.0 barReference

Pump flow

43.9 lpmReference

69.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

3069 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

independent electrohydraulicReference

Clutch

hydraulicReference

Wet DiscReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2075Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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52.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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55.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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45.0 LReference

Capacity

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45.0 LReference

Valves

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0, 2 or 3 (mid)Reference

Total flow

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93.5 lpmReference

Oil type

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[-12o↔40oC]Reference

-10oF [-23oC]↑

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: JDM J20CReference

10o↔104oF [-12o↔40oC]

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: BIO HY-GARD JDM 20DReference

Steering flow

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23.8 lpmReference

Steering press.

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132.5 barReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2040 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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54.7 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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Weight

7077 to 8157 poundsReference

6393 to 8000 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

7.5-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 13.6-38Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-28. Rear: 13.6-38Reference

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Length

419 cmReference

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Width

186 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

49 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

66 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

135 to 200 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

150 to 200 cmReference

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Rear tread

150 to 199 cmReference

134 to 205 cmReference

2WD MC1 Shipping

3210 kgReference

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4WD MC1 Shipping

3509 kgReference

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2WD SG2 Shipping

3395 kgReference

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4WD SG2 Shipping

3700 kgReference

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Rear tire

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16.9-30Reference

Ag front

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230/95R32 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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230/95R48Reference

Lawn/turf front

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44x18-20 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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23.1-26Reference

Industrial front

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12.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

Ground clearance

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47 cmReference

Front tread

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134 to 190 cmReference

Operating

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3628 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

55Reference

120 (optional)Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

55Reference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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925 ampsReference

John Deere 2450 Height

Cab

266 cmReference

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Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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154.0 LReference

Front hubs

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0.8 LReference

Front diff.

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5.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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8.8 qtsReference

John Deere 5085M attachments

5085M Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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17.8 l/hourReference

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rollover protective structure

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Foldable ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

PTO

PTO Power

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70 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Hydraulic Wet DiscReference

Steering type

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PowerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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24.7 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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Open CenterReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,828 psiReference

Remote Valves

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Rear valves:2 or 3 | Mid valves:2 or 3Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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6.3 gpm (18.4 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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lower-link draft sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

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235 cmReference

Height Over Cab

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257.8 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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250.2 cmReference

Overall Length

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414 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,628.7 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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18.4R30 agReference

Rear wheel tread range

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53.1 to 80.9 inchesReference

Front Wheel Type

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12.4R24Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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57.6 to 82.6 (2WD) incheReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.