Compare/John Deere 2955 vs John Deere 5085E

John Deere 2955 vs John Deere 5085E

Verdict: John Deere 2955 vs John Deere 5085E

The John Deere 2955 and the John Deere 5085E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 2955 leads on rated power with 86 hp against 85 hp. John Deere 5085E is the lighter machine (7,055 kg vs 8,186 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5085E is the newer design (2013 vs 1987). In short: choose the John Deere 2955 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 5085E if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

86 hp

85 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Adds a hydraulic high-low power shift to the basic TSS transmission.Reference

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in three non-synchronized ranges (A-C) with lever hand power shuttle.Reference

Original price

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$50,040 (2014 Cab )Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanicalReference

Variants

High-crop

high-clearanceReference

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Engine

72.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

55.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

54.4 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

106 x 127 mmReference

Power

72.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

two paper elementsReference

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Compression

17.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

17.0 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

64.3 kWReference

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Max power

54.4 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

John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized CreeperReference

PowrReverserReference

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic dry discReference

wet discReference

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)

64.3 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

45.0 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

45.0 LReference

276 ciReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Total flow

79.5 lpmReference

85.2 lpmReference

Steering press.

160.0 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

2374 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIReference

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Front lift

1529 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/540E (1.375)Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

63.8 kWReference

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Rear valves

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0, 2 or 3Reference

Mid valves

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0, 2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

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60.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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25.0 lpmReference

Control

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