Compare/John Deere 5070M vs John Deere 5085M

John Deere 5070M vs John Deere 5085M

Verdict: John Deere 5070M vs John Deere 5085M

The John Deere 5070M 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 5070M is the lighter machine (3,700 kg vs 6,393 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5070M is the newer design (2009 vs 2008). 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

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

70 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand shuttle lever. Clutch must be used to shift directions. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.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

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

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

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Original price

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$52,340 (4WD cab)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

52.2 kWReference

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Engine (max)

52.9 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

Tier 3Reference

Rated Power (gross)

52.2 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

52.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Idle RPM

875-2350Reference

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Operating RPM

1500-2200Reference

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Torque

291.5 NmReference

448.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,200 RPMReference

2,100 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

Tier IIIReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

97.5 kgReference

150.1 kgReference

Bore and stroke

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

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63.4 kWReference

Power

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63.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

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

Transmission

John Deere SyncReverserReference

PowrReverser PlusReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

32 forward and 16 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

2WD | 4WDReference

forward and reverse options

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

Rear Axle Drive Type

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inboard planetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

partially synchronizedReference

partially synchronized with power shuttleReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

195.0 barReference

Rear valves

3Reference

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Mid valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

93.9 lpmReference

69.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

lower-link draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

3670 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIReference

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Front lift (at ends)

2957 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

independent electrohydraulicReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Wet DiscReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000Reference

540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@21080Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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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

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

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

235 cmReference

Weight

3700 kgReference

6393 to 8000 poundsReference

Front tire

13.6R24Reference

7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9R34Reference

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

13.6R24Reference

230/95R32 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

16.9R34Reference

230/95R48Reference

Height (cab)

259 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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Shipping

3700 kgReference

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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

Rear tread

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134 to 205 cmReference

Operating

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3628 kgReference

John Deere 5070M attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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120 (optional)Reference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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925 ampsReference

Attachment overview

Capacities

2WD Max capacity

5443 kgReference

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4WD Max capacity

6001 kgReference

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Capacity

276 ciReference

45.0 LReference

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

Fuel tank

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140.1 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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8.8 qtsReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Foldable ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

USAReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Power

Max Power

71 hpReference

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Rated Power

70 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,100 | 540E@1,645 | 1,000@2,100 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

1,000@21,080 RPMReference

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PTO Power

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70 hpReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Hydraulic Wet DiscReference

Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

PowerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Open CenterReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,901 psiReference

2,828 psiReference

Remote Valves

3 (rear) | 2(mid)Reference

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

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

3,670.9 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

lower-link draft controlReference

lower-link draft sensingReference

Front Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IIReference

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Pump Rated Output (total)

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24.7 gpmReference

Steering & Implements flow

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6.3 gpm (18.4 gpm)Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

259.6 cmReference

257.8 cmReference

Front axle clearance

15.4 (4WD) inchesReference

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Overall weight

3,699.9 kgReference

3,628.7 kgReference

Height Over ROPS

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250.2 cmReference

Overall Length

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414 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

16.9R34Reference

18.4R30 agReference

Front Wheel Type

13.6R24Reference

12.4R24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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53.1 to 80.9 inchesReference

Front Wheel tread range

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57.6 to 82.6 (2WD) incheReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

Cab standard. Optional air-conditioning.Reference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

John Deere 5085M attachments

5085M Serial Number Location

Test results

Fuel use

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17.8 l/hourReference

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.