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John Deere 2950 vs John Deere 5085E
Verdict: John Deere 2950 vs John Deere 5085E
The John Deere 2950 and the John Deere 5085E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. John Deere 2950 is the lighter machine (4,581 kg vs 7,055 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2950 holds more fuel (122.3 L vs 94.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5085E is the newer design (2013 vs 1983). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
85 hp
85 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Adds a creeper to the low and reverse ranges of the Top-Shaft Synchronized transmission.Reference
Four synchronized gears (1-4) in three non-synchronized ranges (A-C) with lever hand power shuttle.Reference
Original price
$40,456 (1983 Cab 4WD )Reference
$50,040 (2014 Cab )Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanicalReference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Fuel tank
122.3 LReference
113.6 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
53.8 kWReference
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Displacement
5.9 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
two paper elementsReference
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Compression
17.4:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
63.7 kWReference
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Max power
53.8 kWReference
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ROPS Fuel tank
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94.6 LReference
Cab Fuel tank
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113.6 LReference
Engine (gross)
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63.4 kWReference
Emissions
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Interim Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
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63.4 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Fuel Type
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DieselReference
No of Cylinders
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4 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,500 RPMReference
Emissions compliance
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selective catalytic reduction (SCR) | Tier IVReference
Bore and stroke
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4.19x5.00 inchesReference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Interval for engine oil change
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500 hrReference
Interval for engine coolant change
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12 qtsReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere TSS CreeperReference
PowrReverserReference
Gears
12 forward and 8 reverseReference
12 forward and reverseReference
Transmission Type
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Power ShuttleReference
forward and reverse options
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PowrReverser - 12F and 12R | PowrReverser Plus - 24F and 12RReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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inboard planetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
63.4 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
63.7 kWReference
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Type
partially synchronizedReference
partially synchronizedReference
Rear valves
2Reference
0, 2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
87.1 lpmReference
60.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
load and depth controlReference
top link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
2208 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/540E (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
63.8 kWReference
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Mid valves
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0, 2 or 3Reference
Total flow
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85.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
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25.0 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1457 kgReference
Clutch
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wet discReference
Engine RPM
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540E@1700Reference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
255 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
258 cmReference
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Weight
4581 kgReference
7055 to 7937 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
11.2-24Reference
2WD Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6-24.8. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
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4WD Optional tires (ag)
Front: 13.6-28. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
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Length
389 cmReference
392 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
185 cmReference
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Height (cab)
275 cmReference
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Operating weight
4581 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
5010 kgReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
65 cmReference
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4WD Clearance (front axle)
48 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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230 cmReference
Rear tire
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16.9-30Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
Width
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176 cmReference
ROPS Weight
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3200 kgReference
Cab Weight
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3600 kgReference
ROPS Clearance (front axle)
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40 cmReference
Cab Clearance (front axle)
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38 cmReference
Front tread
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134 to 190 cmReference
John Deere 2950 attachments
2950 Serial Numbers
1983
433508Reference
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1984
505001Reference
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1985
532000Reference
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1986
562001Reference
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1987
587950Reference
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1988
592001Reference
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Location:
Right side of main tractor frame, above front axle.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps
33Reference
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Cab Charging amps
55Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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120Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
20.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
3977 kgReference
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Speeds
John Deere 5085E attachments
John Deere 5085E Height
Hood
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159 cmReference
ROPS
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197 cmReference
Cab
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254 cmReference
General
Make & Model
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John DeereReference
Rear Axle Type
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FlangeReference
Rollover protective structure
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Two-post foldable ROPSReference
Country of manufacturer
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USAReference
Capacities
Capacity
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276 ciReference
Crankcase oil volume
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12.8 qtsReference
Power
Max Power
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85 hpReference
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
Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
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1,000@2,400 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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22.5 gpmReference
Hydraulics Type
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open centerReference
Maximum operating pressure
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2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
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2 or 3Reference
Steering & Implements flow
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6.6 gpm (15.9 gpm)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IIReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
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mechanical top-link draft sensingReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
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253.5 cmReference
Height Over Cab
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254.5 cmReference
Overall Length
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392.4 cmReference
Overall Width
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176.8 cmReference
Front axle clearance
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38.6 cmReference
Overall weight
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3,299.9 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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16.9-30 agReference
Rear wheel tread range
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59.6/63.5/67.5/71.4 inchesReference
Front Wheel Type
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11.2-24 agReference
Front Wheel tread range
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51.1/54.9/59/62.9/66.9/70.6/74.8/78.6 inchesReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AvailableReference
Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential
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Cab available with Heater and Air ConditioningReference
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.