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John Deere 5085E vs John Deere Q-85
Verdict: John Deere 5085E vs John Deere Q-85
The John Deere 5085E and the John Deere Q-85 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. John Deere Q-85 is the lighter machine (2,219 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 5085E is the newer design (2013 vs 2002). 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
GoldiniReference
Four synchronized gears (1-4) in three non-synchronized ranges (A-C) with lever hand power shuttle.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
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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Distributor
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John DeereReference
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
63.4 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
2.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
94 x 100 mmReference
Emissions
Interim Tier IVReference
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Rated Power (gross)
63.4 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
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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Torque
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290.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Transmission
Transmission
PowrReverserReference
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Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
8 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
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Type
partially synchronizedReference
open centerReference
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
39.0 lpmReference
Total flow
85.2 lpmReference
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Steering flow
25.0 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Control
top link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1457 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
wet discReference
280mm mechanical dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/540E (1.375)Reference
540/540EReference
Engine RPM
540E@1700Reference
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Rear lift (at ends)
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2500 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
230 cmReference
184 cmReference
Weight
7055 to 7937 poundsReference
2219 kgReference
Front tire
11.2-24Reference
280/70-20Reference
Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
320/70-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
Front: 280/70-20. Rear: 320/70-24Reference
Length
392 cmReference
328 cmReference
Width
176 cmReference
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ROPS Weight
3200 kgReference
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Cab Weight
3600 kgReference
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ROPS Clearance (front axle)
40 cmReference
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Cab Clearance (front axle)
38 cmReference
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Front tread
134 to 190 cmReference
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Height
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215 cmReference
John Deere 5085E attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
120Reference
55Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 5085E Height
Hood
159 cmReference
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ROPS
197 cmReference
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Cab
254 cmReference
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General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
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Rear Axle Type
FlangeReference
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Rollover protective structure
Two-post foldable ROPSReference
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Country of manufacturer
USAReference
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Capacities
Capacity
276 ciReference
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Fuel tank
113.6 LReference
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Crankcase oil volume
12.8 qtsReference
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Power
Max Power
85 hpReference
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PTO
PTO Power
70 hpReference
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Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
1,000@2,400 RPMReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
Hydraulic wet discReference
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Steering type
powerReference
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Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
22.5 gpmReference
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Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
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Maximum operating pressure
2,900 psiReference
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Remote Valves
2 or 3Reference
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Steering & Implements flow
6.6 gpm (15.9 gpm)Reference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IIReference
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Rear Hitch Sensing Type
mechanical top-link draft sensingReference
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Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
253.5 cmReference
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Height Over Cab
254.5 cmReference
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Overall Length
392.4 cmReference
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Overall Width
176.8 cmReference
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Front axle clearance
38.6 cmReference
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Overall weight
3,299.9 kgReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
16.9-30 agReference
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Rear wheel tread range
59.6/63.5/67.5/71.4 inchesReference
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Front Wheel Type
11.2-24 agReference
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Front Wheel tread range
51.1/54.9/59/62.9/66.9/70.6/74.8/78.6 inchesReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential
Cab available with Heater and Air ConditioningReference
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Seat Suspension
TRUEReference
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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.