Compare/John Deere 5085M vs John Deere 70C

John Deere 5085M vs John Deere 70C

Verdict: John Deere 5085M vs John Deere 70C

The John Deere 5085M and the John Deere 70C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. John Deere 70C is the lighter machine (2,049 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 5085M holds more fuel (140.1 L vs 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5085M is the newer design (2008 vs 2005). 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

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Rated power

70 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

GoldiniReference

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

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$52,340 (4WD cab)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

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

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Distributor

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John DeereReference

Engine

63.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

94 x 107 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 3Reference

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Power

63.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2600Reference

Torque

448.8 NmReference

211.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

9.0 LReference

Oil capacity

8.3 LReference

35.0 LReference

Max power

55.2 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

52.5 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,100 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

150.1 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine (gross)

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52.2 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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52.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

PowrReverser PlusReference

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Gears

32 forward and 16 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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forward and reverse options

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

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Wheel Drive

2WD | 4WDReference

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Clutch

Wet DiscReference

mechanical dry discReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

inboard planetaryReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

52.2 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

55.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

45.0 LReference

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Type

partially synchronized with power shuttleReference

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Capacity

45.0 LReference

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Pressure

195.0 barReference

180.0 barReference

Valves

0, 2 or 3 (mid)Reference

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Pump flow

69.6 lpmReference

39.0 lpmReference

Total flow

93.5 lpmReference

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Oil type

[-12o↔40oC]Reference

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-10oF [-23oC]↑

: JDM J20CReference

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10o↔104oF [-12o↔40oC]

: BIO HY-GARD JDM 20DReference

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Steering flow

23.8 lpmReference

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Steering press.

132.5 barReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2040 kgReference

1450 kgReference

Rear PTO

independent electrohydraulicReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference

540/540EReference

Power at rated PTO speed

54.7 kWReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

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2300 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540E@1874Reference

Capacities

Fuel

154.0 LReference

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Front hubs

0.8 LReference

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Front diff.

5.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

140.1 LReference

50.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

8.8 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Weight

6393 to 8000 poundsReference

2049 kgReference

Front tire

7.5-16Reference

260/70R14Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

360/70R24Reference

Ag front

230/95R32 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

230/95R48Reference

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Lawn/turf front

44x18-20 (4WD)Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

23.1-26Reference

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Industrial front

12.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-24Reference

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Ground clearance

47 cmReference

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Front tread

134 to 190 cmReference

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Rear tread

134 to 205 cmReference

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Operating

3628 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 260/70R14. Rear: 360/70R24Reference

John Deere 5085M attachments

5085M Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

120 (optional)Reference

55Reference

Battery CCA

925Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

31Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

925 ampsReference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

17.8 l/hourReference

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Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Foldable ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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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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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic Wet DiscReference

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Steering type

PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

24.7 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

Open CenterReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,828 psiReference

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Remote Valves

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

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Steering & Implements flow

6.3 gpm (18.4 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

lower-link draft sensingReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

235 cmReference

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Height Over Cab

257.8 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

250.2 cmReference

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Overall Length

414 cmReference

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Overall weight

3,628.7 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

18.4R30 agReference

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Rear wheel tread range

53.1 to 80.9 inchesReference

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Front Wheel Type

12.4R24Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

57.6 to 82.6 (2WD) incheReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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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.