Compare/John Deere 5085E vs John Deere 6405

John Deere 5085E vs John Deere 6405

Verdict: John Deere 5085E vs John Deere 6405

The John Deere 5085E and the John Deere 6405 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. John Deere 5085E is the lighter machine (7,055 kg vs 7,695 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6405 holds more fuel (165.0 L vs 94.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5085E is the newer design (2013 vs 1998). 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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Rated power

85 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

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

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser lever. Power shuttle allows direction changes without using the clutch.Reference

Original price

$50,040 (2014 Cab )Reference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanicalReference

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Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

94.6 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

113.6 LReference

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Engine (gross)

63.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Interim Tier IVReference

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Rated Power (gross)

63.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

selective catalytic reduction (SCR) | Tier IVReference

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Bore and stroke

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Interval for engine oil change

500 hrReference

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Interval for engine coolant change

12 qtsReference

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Air cleaner

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dry dual elementReference

Compression

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17.8:1Reference

Idle RPM

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875-2510Reference

Operating RPM

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1000-2300Reference

Torque

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432.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Oil capacity

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51.9 LReference

ROPS Coolant capacity

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11.0 LReference

Cab Coolant capacity

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13.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Transmission

PowrReverserReference

John Deere SyncroVantage Power ReverserReference

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

PowrReverser - 12F and 12R | PowrReverser Plus - 24F and 12RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

inboard planetaryReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

52.2 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

power shuttleReference

Rear valves

0, 2 or 3Reference

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Mid valves

0, 2 or 3Reference

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Pump flow

60.2 lpmReference

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Total flow

85.2 lpmReference

66.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

25.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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