Compare/John Deere 5085M vs John Deere 830

John Deere 5085M vs John Deere 830

Verdict: John Deere 5085M vs John Deere 830

The John Deere 5085M and the John Deere 830 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. John Deere 5085M is the lighter machine (6,393 kg vs 7,850 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 123.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 5085M is the newer design (2008 vs 1958). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

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John Deere

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Rated power

70 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

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

With 15-34 rear tires.Reference

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

bull gearReference

Differential lock

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

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

hydraulic powerReference

Factories

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Monterrey, MexicoReference

Total built

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6715Reference

Engine

63.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

7.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

156 x 203 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 3Reference

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Power

63.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1125Reference

Torque

448.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

22.7 LReference

Oil capacity

8.3 LReference

12.3 LReference

Max power

55.2 kWReference

50.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

52.5 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,100 RPMReference

2,400 | 1,300-2,400 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

150.1 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

4.02x4.33 inchesReference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled | 11 qtsReference

Aux. fuel

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3.8 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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51.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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56.4 kWReference

Plows

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6Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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50.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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54.3 kWReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Firing order

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1-2Reference

Starter

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electric optionalReference

Belt power (max)

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54.3 kWReference

Compression ratio

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16.2:1Reference

Transmission

PowrReverser PlusReference

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Gears

32 forward and 16 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 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

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Wheel Drive

2WD | 4WDReference

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Clutch

Wet DiscReference

dry discReference

Rear Axle Drive Type

inboard planetaryReference

planetaryReference

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

unsynchronizedReference

Capacity

45.0 LReference

164.4 ciReference

Pressure

195.0 barReference

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Valves

0, 2 or 3 (mid)Reference

1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

69.6 lpmReference

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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

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2040 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independent electrohydraulicReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

54.7 kWReference

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Engine RPM

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536@1125Reference

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

123.0 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

8.8 qtsReference

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Diameter

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30 cmReference

Width

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201 cmReference

RPM

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1125Reference

Speed

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1097.28 meters/minReference

Dimensions

Weight

6393 to 8000 poundsReference

7850 to 8635 poundsReference

Front tire

7.5-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

15-34Reference

Ag front

230/95R32 (4WD)Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

230/95R48Reference

18-26Reference

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

143 to 160 cmReference

Rear tread

134 to 205 cmReference

163 to 173 cmReference

Operating

3628 kgReference

3916 kgReference

Length

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362 cmReference

Height

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205 cmReference

Rear axle

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82 mmReference

Shipping

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3560 kgReference

Ballasted

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5440 kgReference

John Deere 5085M attachments

5085M Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

120 (optional)Reference

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Battery CCA

925Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery Group

31Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

925 ampsReference

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Batteries

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4 (electric-start)Reference

Battery size

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55 AHReference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

17.8 l/hourReference

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Belt fuel use (max)

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15.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3931 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Foldable ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

Utility tractor | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference

PTO

PTO Power

70 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

540 (1.375)Reference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic Wet DiscReference

wet discReference

Steering type

PowerReference

manualReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

24.7 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

Open CenterReference

open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,828 psiReference

2,104 psiReference

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

Category IReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

lower-link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

235 cmReference

216 cmReference

Height Over Cab

257.8 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

250.2 cmReference

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Overall Length

414 cmReference

334 cmReference

Overall weight

3,628.7 kgReference

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Overall Height

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226.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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167.4 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

18.4R30 agReference

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Rear wheel tread range

53.1 to 80.9 inchesReference

13.6/12-28 inchReference

Front Wheel Type

12.4R24Reference

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Front Wheel tread range

57.6 to 82.6 (2WD) incheReference

6.00-16Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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830 Serial Number Location

830 Serial Numbers

1958

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8300000Reference

1959

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8300727Reference

1960

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8305302Reference

1961

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8306892Reference

Power

Rated Power

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35 hpReference

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.